Weekly Safety Report: Shootings in Kansas City, Missouri
Two incidents of shootings occurred in Kansas City, Missouri over the weekend resulting in one death and one injury. The first incident took place near 24th Street and Lawn Avenue, where a 36-year-old man, Theus C Dewberry, was found unresponsive with gunshot injuries behind a house. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. In the second incident near East 70th Street and South Benton Avenue, an adult woman with gunshot wounds directed the police to a nearby home that had been struck by gunfire. Inside the home, a 61-year-old man was found dead in the entryway.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Shooting and Collision Shake Platte City
Two incidents occurred in Platte City, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a fatal shooting at a Wendy's restaurant, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old victim and another victim in critical condition. The second incident was a collision on Interstate 70, where a 19-year-old man from Platte City died after veering off the roadway and being struck by another vehicle.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Car Accident Shake Camdenton
Two incidents occurred in Camdenton, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a shooting on Thanksgiving evening, resulting in one man being injured and the shooter dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The second incident was a one-car accident on Bear Paw Cut Thru, where a Camdenton man was seriously injured after failing to stop for a stop sign and crashing into a culvert. The man was taken to the hospital and is also accused of DWI and driving without insurance.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Motorhome Arson and 2-Vehicle Crash in Kirksville
Two incidents occurred in Kirksville, Missouri this week. In the first incident, a motorhome was set on fire overnight in the 700 block of North Davis Street. The fire burned itself out and was discovered by a neighbor in the morning. The motorhome and the lot it was on are owned by Dustin Albertson, who was out of town at the time. In the second incident, a two-vehicle crash took place on Missouri Highway 6, three miles west of Kirksville. Two women and a man were injured when an SUV failed to yield and collided with an eastbound car.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Domestic Disturbance and Gunfire in Hannibal, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in Hannibal, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a Quincy man with two outstanding felony warrants who was taken into custody after a domestic disturbance. Witnesses reported seeing a woman yelling and trying to exit a vehicle as it was driving away. The second incident involved a Hannibal man who was arrested and charged with firing a gun at a vehicle in the street. Witnesses indicated that the man had fired a gun at a car that was in the street.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash and Injury During Fall Chores in Linn County, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in Linn County, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a crash on private property, resulting in a pedestrian sustaining minor injuries. The second incident involved a woman who was injured while cleaning up fallen tree limbs, requiring medical attention.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Rollover Crash and Semi Collision in Macon, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in Macon, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a rollover crash on a gravel road, resulting in minor injuries to a 16-year-old driver. The second incident was a collision between two semis on a busy highway, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Vehicle Fire and Police Altercation in Blue Springs, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in Blue Springs, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a vehicle fire on eastbound I-70, resulting in the closure of multiple lanes of traffic. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The second incident involved a police officer firing a shot during an altercation with a suspect, but no one was struck by the gunfire. Both incidents are currently under investigation.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Burglary, High-Speed Chase, and Police Activity in Chillicothe, Missouri
This week in Chillicothe, Missouri, there were multiple incidents that required the attention of the Chillicothe Police Department. These incidents included a burglary and high-speed chase resulting in the arrest of a 34-year-old man, as well as various other criminal activities and traffic incidents. The police department remained committed to maintaining public safety and order in the community, responding to numerous calls for service and conducting traffic stops and business checks.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Head-on Collision and Fatal Shooting in St. Joseph, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in St. Joseph, Missouri this week. The first incident involved a head-on collision on Highway 59, resulting in minor injuries to two individuals. The collision occurred between a 2012 GMC Acadia and a 2019 Ford F150. The second incident was a shooting that resulted in the death of a man. A 60-year-old woman, Eva Louise Schelert, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Kidnapping Incidents in Mexico, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in Mexico, Missouri this week. In the first incident, a 38-year-old man was shot in the leg during a fight between individuals from two different houses. The suspect, Kyle C. Parrish, pulled out a gun and shot the victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. In the second incident, Kevin D Benton, 31, was arrested for kidnapping, domestic assault, and armed criminal action. Benton allegedly grabbed a 25-year-old woman, covered her mouth, and attempted to take her with him.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Burglary and Domestic Assault reported in Sedalia, Missouri
This week in Sedalia, Missouri, there were two incidents reported to the Sedalia Police Department. The first incident involved a burglary on Westwood Avenue, where officers responded to the scene and gathered information from the victim. The second incident was a domestic assault on Dennis Road, where a man allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend. The suspect kicked in the door, assaulted her, and sprayed her with pepper spray before fleeing the scene.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Concerns Arise with Dog Shooting and Police Officer Injury in Washington, Missouri
This week in Washington, Missouri, two incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a local woman's dog was shot on the eve of firearms hunting opening day. The dog, named Buddy, was found injured and bleeding from his neck and shoulder. The second incident involved a Hermann police officer who was shot in the line of duty and had been recovering from a brain injury in Colorado. He is now returning home to Washington, Missouri.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Traffic Accident, Delayed Trial, and High-Speed Chase in Rolla, Missouri
This week in Rolla, Missouri, there were three incidents that occurred. A motorist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Highway O, a woman's jury trial for child death was delayed, and a man led law enforcement on a high-speed chase to get home for Thanksgiving.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash, Shots Fired, Domestic Disturbance in Marion County, Missouri
This week in Marion County, Missouri, there were three incidents that occurred. A man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 24. Another man was arrested and charged with a weapon offense after shots were fired in the Shawnee Trail area. Lastly, a man with two outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody following a domestic disturbance in Hannibal.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arrest Made in Killing of Pregnant Girlfriend, Gladstone Police Station Renovations Unveiled
The incidents in Gladstone, Missouri this week include the arrest of a suspect wanted for killing his pregnant girlfriend in 2020 and the unveiling of renovations to the Gladstone Police Station.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Rollover Crash, Fraudulent Benefits, and Semi Collision in Macon County, Missouri
This week in Macon County, Missouri, there were three incidents that occurred. A rollover crash on a gravel road left a teenage driver injured. A woman from Atlanta was accused of fraudulently obtaining thousands of dollars in public assistance benefits. Lastly, two semis collided on a busy highway, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Vehicle Collision and Theft Charges hit Dunklin County, Missouri
Two incidents occurred in Dunklin County, Missouri this week. In the first incident, two individuals were injured when their vehicle collided with a deer on County Road 401. The driver lost control and hit a tree. In the second incident, the former head of the Dunklin County Sewer District and his wife were charged with multiple felonies after a state audit revealed over $160,000 missing or misused. The charges were filed after a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation into the alleged theft.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Gunfire Incidents in Cape Girardeau
Two incidents of gunfire were reported in Cape Girardeau, Missouri this week. In the first incident, one person was grazed by a bullet and two vehicles were damaged by gunfire on November 21. Evidence of shots fired was found at the scene, and a vehicle with bullet holes was discovered nearby. The second incident occurred on November 19, when shots were fired in the 700 block of Broadway Street. No injuries or property damage were reported in this incident.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Motorcycle Crash and Murder Plea in Scott County, Missouri
This week in Scott County, Missouri, there were two notable incidents. Firstly, a 51-year-old man named Douglas B. Murakami was involved in a fatal motorcycle crash on Route A. The crash occurred when Murakami's motorcycle veered off the left side of the road, striking a tree and a parked vehicle. Despite being flown to a nearby hospital, Murakami succumbed to his injuries. Secondly, a murder suspect in Sikeston pleaded not guilty. Further details regarding this incident were not provided.
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