A Moberly man has pled guilty to stealing $284,000 in COVID relief funds. Steven W. Hendren admitted to posing as a landlord while filling out applications for rent assistance from the Missouri Housing Development Commission in 2021. Hendren reportedly created fake financial reports and lease agreements. He reportedly spent much of the money that the…
A Moberly man is behind bars after allegedly attacking two victims during an altercation at his home. 43-year-old Clayton Goemaat has been arrested on charges of 3rd degree domestic assault that occurred on Monday. The argument reportedly started with a woman regarding a mess in the house before a third person got involved. The third…
One teenager suffered serious injury in a crash on Tuesday afternoon in Randolph County. The 17-year-old was reportedly driving northbound on County Road 1365 when he traveled off the left side of the road and struck a guardrail before settling in a creek. The driver sustained critical injuries and was transported by EMS to Moberly…
A Moberly man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he fired a gun during a road rage incident in Columbia. Boone County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Robert Neese Jr. with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. Police say the incident happened May 26 near the U.S. 63 and Interstate…
A Randolph County judge denied bond Monday for two suspects charged in connection with the disappearance and death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff of Moberly. Twenty-three-year-old Christopher Hull, charged with kidnapping and evidence tampering, and 24-year-old Skyler Powell, accused of hindering prosecution, both appeared in court and remain jailed. Nineteen-year-old Hunter Ames, who faces murder, kidnapping,…
A Randolph County man is facing a felony charge after allegedly making threats against jail staff and county officials. Court documents say 57-year-old John Loyd Weant of Clark submitted a grievance to the Randolph County Jail that began with the words, “Consider this a terrorist threat and warning.” Investigators say the message included claims that…
A Randolph County judge denied a bond reduction Monday for 20-year-old Alyana Mason, one of several suspects charged in the death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff of Moberly. Mason remains jailed without bond on murder and kidnapping charges. Prosecutors recently upgraded charges against Mason and 19-year-old Hunter Ames to first-degree murder. Three other defendants had bond…
Another Moberly man has been arrested in connection to 16-year-old Kayla Huff’s disappearance and death. According to probable cause statements, 24-year-old Skyler Powell helped Alayna Mason remove her handcuffs and hide from police after Mason allegedly stole a patrol vehicle during an arrest. 20-year-old Mason is one of two people charged with the murder of…
The Immanuel Baptist Church of Moberly hosted a candlelight vigil for Kayla Huff and her family on Saturday evening. The 16-year-old girl was found dead Wednesday in the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation area.. Family, friends, and community members gathered to pray and pay their respects. Huff was a sophomore at Moberly High School. Meanwhile, some parents…
Randolph County prosecutors amended charges made to 19-year-old Hunter Ames and 20-year-old Alayna Mason to include first degree murder charges in connection to the death of Kayla Huff of Moberly. 23-year-old Christopher Hull and 26-year-old Julian Mason have also been arrested in connection to the incident. Hull has been charged with kidnapping and tampering with…
A tragic update in Randolph County this morning authorities say missing teen Kayla Huff has been found dead. The sheriff’s office confirmed the discovery early Thursday, extending condolences to her family and calling the case deeply impactful to the community. Sixteen-year-old Huff was last seen around 10:20 a.m. on May 6. Three people are now…
There’s movement this morning in the disappearance of 16-year-old Kayla Huff of Moberly. Moberly Police have arrested Christopher Hull and Hunter Ames, charging them both with felony kidnapping and felony tampering with evidence. Alayna Mason had already been charged with kidnapping in the case. According to the probable cause statements, Hull and Ames were involved…
A reward is now being offered for that missing 16-year old Moberly teen. Ongoing searches by law enforcement, friends, family and community members since Wednesday, May 6, have proved fruitless for Kayla Huff. Huff’s family is now offering a reward of at least $1,000 for the whereabouts of Huff. The reward is available by contacting…
A Moberly woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she stole a Randolph County Sheriff’s patrol car while in custody. Authorities say 20-year-old Alayna Mason was handcuffed in the passenger seat during an investigation Thursday when she allegedly took off in the marked vehicle, which contained several firearms. Deputies later found Mason hiding…
Search efforts continue in the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area for missing 16-year-old Kayla Huff, who was last seen around 10:20 Wednesday morning. The search spans more than five square miles across Boone, Howard, and Randolph counties, with hundreds of volunteers assisting. Kayla’s family says she is an outgoing teen who inspires others, and they’re grateful…
