Category: NEWS – Randolph County
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Moberly man charged after road rage shooting in Columbia
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…
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Suspects Denied Bond in Huff Death Investigation
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,…
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Randolph County Inmate Charged With Terrorist Threats
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…
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Judge Denies Bond for Suspect in Moberly Teen’s Death
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…
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Moberly Man Arrested for Hiding Murder Suspect
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…
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Huff vigil held, scholarship started
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…
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Two Charged with Murder of Moberly Teen
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…
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Randolph County Teen Found Dead; 3 Charged in Kidnapping Case
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…
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Three charged in Huff Disappearance
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…
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Reward Offered for Missing Moberly Teen Kayla Huff
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…
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Suspect Steals Deputy’s Vehicle While Handcuffed
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…
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Arrest Made as Search for Missing Teen Expands
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…
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Charges brought against Mason
Charges made public today in Randolph County Court against 20-year-old Alayna Mason. Mason stole a patrol car from police after she was placed in the passenger seat of the vehicle in handcuffs. At the time of the incident, there were multiple firearms inside the vehicle, according to the probable cause statement. She is charged with…
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Search for Huff called off
Charges are expected today in Randolph County Court for 20-year-old Alayna Mason in the stealing of a police vehicle and a service weapon. Mason is thought to be connected to the disappearance of 16-year-old Kayla Huff, who has been missing since last Wednesday. Searchers had been looking for her in the Rudolf Bennitt State Conservation…
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Mason arrested for theft of patrol vehicle
A 20-year Randolph County woman has been charged in the theft of a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Thursday. Alayna Mason, of Moberly, was arrested on suspicion of stealing a motor vehicle, stealing a gun and escaping from custody. Charges are expected to be filed Monday after the courts were closed on Friday…