The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 42-year-old Mexico, Missouri man in connection to a shooting and robbery. CCSO reports that deputies responded to a shooting on US Highway 54 near County Road 240 in Kingdom City around 1:47 a.m. on August 31, 2024. The Callaway County Joint Communications received a 911 call saying … Read more
The Lee’s Summit Police Department is investigating after a possible residential burglar was shot by a homeowner. Around 7:36 a.m. on August 31, 2024, LSPD officers responded to an address in the 2800 block of Northwest Chipman Road for a report of a burglary. LSPD reports that the homeowner said a male subject had entered … Read more
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one suspect in connection to an overnight homicide. JCSO reports that 20-year-old Chaptur Wagoner of Arnold was arrested and charged with Murder 1st Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and two counts of Armed Criminal Action. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Tomothy Geitz of St. … Read more
The Columbia Police Department responded to a shooting just before midnight. CPD reports that officers were dispatched to the 500 block of East Nifong for reports of shots fired. At the scene, officers found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS reached the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. CPD … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Police Department has announced the arrest of a local woman for the sexual assault of a juvenile. CGPD reports that officers arrested 28-year-old Carly Wyatt around 3 p.m. on August 15, 2024. On August 12, 2024, investigators spoke to a juvenile who reported she had been involved in a sexual assault involving … Read more
The Columbia Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to a robbery that occurred on Clark Lane on July 31, 2024. CPD reports that 18-year-old Nathaniel Watson was arrested. Around 4:20 p.m. on August 6, 2024, a CPD SWAT team carried out a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Clark … Read more
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an apparent drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a teenager. CCSO reports that it received multiple 911 calls around 9 p.m. about the sound of gunshots in the area. A short time later, another caller reported that someone had been shot in the 3200 block of … Read more
The Springfield Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to an early Sunday shooting. SPD reports that its officers responded to a call about a man shot in the parking lot of the Wicked Superstore at 425 East Kearney around 3:22 a.m. on July 28. At the scene, officers found evidence of a shooting. … Read more
Following a four-day jury trial, William R. Wolfe Jr. was found guilty of the murder of Clarence “Bob” Clark. The Douglas County jury deliberated for nearly two hours before returning guilty verdicts on all ten counts. The case was prosecuted by Douglas County Prosecutor Matthew Weatherman. The case began in September 2020 when authorities received … Read more
Update – Smithville Police have identified the body found as that of Josiah Papa. SPD confirms that the investigation is active and ongoing. No other details are available at this time. Original – The Smithville Police Department is currently working to identify a body found on Sunday. SPD reports that officers responded to a report of … Read more