Category: NEWS – Randolph County
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Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan Sparks Debate Ahead of August Vote
About 20 people attended a town hall in Moberly last night to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment on Missouri’s August 4 ballot that would eliminate the state income tax over time. The proposal, known as Amendment 5, would phase out income taxes starting next year and give lawmakers broad authority to expand sales taxes to…
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Moberly Man Charged for Stealing Tech Off Police Car
A Moberly man is behind bars after allegedly stealing a radar from a patrol car. 46-year-old Ross Van Cleve was charged today with Felony Stealing and Burglary. Earlier this week, he was also charged with misdemeanor Driving while Intoxicated. The items from the police car were reportedly stolen in early April, but officers only found…
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Bond Set for Man Accused of Hiding Suspect in Kayla Huff Case
A Randolph County judge has granted bond for a Moberly man accused of helping hide a murder suspect connected to the death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff. Twenty-four-year-old Skyler Powell faces a charge of hindering prosecution after investigators say he concealed Alayna Mason, who is charged with murder and kidnapping in Huff’s case. Judge Mason Gebhardt…
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New Felonies Added in Connection to Kayla Huff Disappearance
(Hunter Ames [Cover Photo], Christopher Hull [Photo 2]) New charges have been added against two of the people accused in the disappearance and death of Kayla Huff in Moberly. 19-year-old Hunter Ames and 23-year-old Christopher Hull have each had a charge of First Degree Property Damage and Second Degree Burglary after reportedly pouring oil…
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Moberly Woman Receives Domestic Assault Charge
A Moberly woman is facing an assault charge after repeatedly striking her boyfriend on Saturday night. 44-year-old Tomi Carter reportedly began striking a victim when she went through his phone and found out that he was active on an online dating platform. Carter allegedly struck him multiple times and bit him on the hand to…
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Moberly Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing COVID Funds
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…
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Moberly Man Arrested for Domestic Assault
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…
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Teen Suffers Serious Injury in Randolph County Crash
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…
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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…