Category: NEWS – Randolph County
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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…
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Search for Moberly missing teen resumes today
The search for the Moberly teenager, missing since Wednesday, continues at 9am this morning at the Boy Scout parking area at the Rudolf Bennett Conservation area. Authorities are asking for volunteers to help in the search for 16-year-old Kayla Huff. The search was paused last night at 6pm due to the weather. Huff was last…
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Car thief on the run in Randolph County
Moberly Police are currently aiding the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department in looking for a suspect who was in custody and then managed to steal a Sheriff’s patrol vehicle. The automobile has been located intact, according to a Facebook post from the Moberly PD. The news was posted about 5pm. More details as they become available…
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Suspect kills himself after shooting, chase
An afternoon that started with Columbia Police and Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies responding to a shooting incident near the 5100 block of North Douglas Drive, transitioned into CPD, Sheriff’s Deputies and Highway Patrolmen involved in a high speed chase on Highway 63 through northern Boone County. It ended when the suspect, after shooting a highway…
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Moberly Man Accused of Impersonating Officer in Airport Carjacking Attempt
A Moberly man is in custody after police say he impersonated an officer and attempted an armed carjacking at Jefferson City Memorial Airport. Officers were called to Airport Road Tuesday after a woman reported a man claimed to be a police officer and tried to take her vehicle. Court documents say 28-year-old Brian Koch approached…
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Juvenile Shot Accidentally In Randolph County
A juvenile from Randolph County is recovering after what investigators believe was an accidental shooting Saturday. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Moberly Regional Medical Center for a juvenile with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was later transferred to University Hospital in Columbia with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say…
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Monday Storms Cause Severe Damage Across Mid-Missouri
Severe storms tore through mid-Missouri Monday morning with winds Exceeding 80mph confirmed by the Nation Weather Service, prompting a state of emergency in Glasgow and widespread damage across multiple communities. Glasgow Mayor Donald Clear issued the 72-hour emergency as crews respond to downed power lines, damaged buildings and a compromised water tower, with outages expected…