A Hannibal couple escapes a house fire yesterday (Wednesday) with no injuries. According to the Hannibal Fire Department the fired happened at 1604 Sierra Street at the home of Georgia Cassady and Jeff Brown. According to reports a passerby noticed smoke coming from the attic of the house, and went and knocked at the door….
A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after police report finding drugs on him. According to the Hannibal Police Department they went to 1900 block of Market Street just before 1 this (Monday) morning for a report of a suspicious person. Police say they searched 44 year old Jereme L. Reeves and found…
Two men are in custody after an arrest in Hannibal yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. According to the department they located a car located in the 200 block of north 10th where 2 men where believed to have active arrest warrants. The officers report searching 31 year old Sonny Vincent of Middletown where they say a firearm…
An 82 year old Hannibal man is dead after being hit by a vehicle last (Wednesday) night. According to the Hannibal Police Department it happened when the man was attempting to cross U.S. 61 just before 9. The man was transported to the Hannibal Regional Medical Center where he later died from his injuries. Police…
An excessive heat warning is in effect in the listening area until Saturday night and Hannibal Police are reminding folks with the high heat and humidity that your pets are at risk. Mike Routh Patrol Lieutenant with the Hannibal Police Department says our pets can suffer the same kind of health related issues from the…
A Hannibal Officer has minor injuries after attempting to arrest a man for drugs inside of an apartment last (Thursday) night. According to the Hannibal Police Department it happened 202 Centerville Road at 9:15 last (Thursday) night when an officer was attempting to arrest 40 year old Jared Majors. Multiple charges are being brought against…
3 arrests are made in Hannibal last (Wednesday) night. The Hannibal Police Department reports they found a car that had run out of gas on Palmyra Road near College Avenue, and saw one the occupants throw an item out the window, that was later identified as meth. Police say they also found prescription pills ,…
3 Hannibal residents are facing charges after an arrest yesterday (Thursday) morning. According to the Hannibal Police Department they asked by the Children’s Division to assist in a residence check at 29 Shawnee Trail. During the search police say they found meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Police say they arrested 29 year old Antonio Clay,…
Colin Welch will be the new Fifth Ward City Councilman in Hannibal after winning in a run-off election last (Tuesday) night. Welch received 116 votes while 61 votes were cast for incumbent Gordon Ipson. The runoff off election took place due to Hannibal Charter that if 3 or more candidates seeking the same office must…
A Hannibal man is facing charges of 2 counts of sexual abuse of child. According to the Hannibal Police Department they received information that 43 year old Michael J. Stone was possibly sexually abusing a child. Stone was arrested on Friday and taken to the Marion County Jail, with a one hundred thousand dollar bond.
A 18 year old Hannibal woman is being accused of making a false report of a crime this (Thursday) morning. According to the Hannibal Police Department Diontahja A. Washington reported she had been robbed at gun point by a man who had fled into a nearby residence. Police say they investigated the area and determined…
Hannibal Police arrested 33 people in the month of January for patronizing prostitutes. HPD reports prostitution is frequently used as a means to purchase narcotives, and has become a driving foce in the increase of illegal deal in the city. The Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad began active investigations into prostitution in late 2016.
The Hannibal Police Department is reporting they are seeing narcotic arrests on the rise. There were 290 arrests in 2016 which is a 30 percent increase compared to 2015 which saw 223. According to Hannibal Police Chief Lyndell Davis the increase in the arrests is largely due to the work of the anti crime enforcement…
