Crime

Scammers call for utility payments

The Columbia Police Department is warning utility customers not to comply with any requests to make payments via phone.

Columbia man sentenced to 25 years for sexual exploitation of child

Patrick Drury, 29, was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday on charges of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child. 

Two men arrested after spraying sheriff's deputy with tear gas

Quaemonn Wilkerson, 18, was arrested and faces charges of second degree assault of a law enforcement officer, armed criminal action and resisting arrest.

MU groundskeeper killed in early morning shooting

Brandon Coleman had worked for the turf management section of the MU athletics department since June 2010. Prior to that, he worked at MU Campus Dining services, according to a statement from Chad Moller, associate athletics director.

Brandon R. Coleman of Columbia killed in Sunday morning shooting

Brandon R. Coleman was killed Sunday morning after a shooting near the intersection of Ann Street and Hinkson Avenue.

Fulton man charged with methamphetamine production in Columbia

Columbia police asked to search Henry Durst's vehicle after questioning him about a nearby disturbance, said Public Information Officer Latisha Stroer.

Woman attempts to rob HoneyBaked Ham restaurant Tuesday, police say

Officers were dispatched to the restaurant at 10:57 a.m. The robber fled the scene without any money in a silver four-door vehicle heading north on Providence Road, according to a news release.

Columbia teen sentenced to 9 years in prison for assault

Marquez F. Marshall pleaded guilty in March to charges of attempted robbery and assault of a Jefferson Junior High School employee. He was sentenced Monday to 9 years in prison. 

Columbia man pleads guilty to '99 MU rape

Marvin Leslie Jones of Columbia pleaded guilty Monday in Boone County Circuit Court to two counts of forcible sodomy and one count of forcible rape.

Armed robbery suspect flees Motel 6

The man demanded money and ran away when the clerk told him the motel didn't have cash.

Police investigate Sunday morning home invasion

On Sunday morning, officers responded to a home invasion on Hamilton Way. According to a news release, a man entered the residence, displayed a handgun and demanded marijuana and money.

Columbia man charged with May 4 rape

The victim, a 23-year-old Columbia woman, said she knew her attacker, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Man arrested for April robbery of Break Time on Forum Boulevard

Columbia police arrested Phillip J. Masters on charges of first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. He is being held in Boone County Jail.

Columbia man led police on car chase through subdivision

Rashard Bigham led a Boone County Sheriff's deputy on a chase through the El Chaparral subdivision after failing to stop at a stop sign, according to a department release.

Man accused of distributing Adderall near Ashland schools arrested

The Ashland man was selling Adderall to a 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, according to a news release from the Boone County Sheriff's Department.

MU employee arrested on charge of assaulting neighbor, police officer

While police were following up on a noise complaint, Angel Anderson is accused of threatening to kill her neighbor and a police officer before attacking them.

Sheriff's Department arrests three on drug charges

Deputies from the Boone County Sheriff's Department searched two residences in Columbia and found finished methamphetamine, meth paraphernalia, chemicals and equipment, according to a news release.

UPDATE: MU assistant professor accused of breaking into neighbor's house and molesting him

The man who reported the incident said he recognized the assailant as a neighbor.

No injuries in early morning gas station armed robbery

Two men robbed Eagle Stop on North Providence Road just before 3 a.m., according to the Columbia Police Department.

Missouri baseball player Gavin Stark charged with burglary, resisting arrest

Missouri has suspended Gavin Stark indefinitely and spokesman Shawn Davis said the Athletics Department is still gathering details about the event. Stark, who started 17 games at first base for Missouri in 2012, has started four games this season.

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