The mother of a two-month-old girl found dead in Rothville last month has been arrested. Sergeant Eric Brown with Troop B of the Highway Patrol reports the Chariton County Circuit Court issued a warrant Thursday for the arrest of 19-year-old Sarah Linebaugh of Rothville for felony first-degree murder in the death of Sophia Linebaugh. The […]
Missouri law enforcement officials have announced they will conduct a Drug Impaired Driving enforcement blitz throughout the state from April 20 – April 22, 2018. “Driving High? Kiss Your License Goodbye!” is an intensified effort to crack down on drug-impaired driving. Similar crackdown efforts are occurring across the region in Kansas, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class with the application deadline of April 26, 2018. Testing for prospective troopers will be administered in the following areas: Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO ─ Tentatively scheduled for 04/27/2018 Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO ─ April 18, 2018 Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO ─ To be determined […]
The names have been released of the two individuals arrested Tuesday morning following a vehicle pursuit in Carroll and Livingston counties. Highway Patrol Trooper Aaron Ferguson of Troop A reports the Patrol apprehended driver 30-year-old John Haun of Kansas City and passenger 27-year-old Devon Davis of Carrollton. Online court information shows Huan was charged in […]
Two Cameron residents face drug-related charges after the Cameron Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the 400 block of North Main Street in Cameron. Police Chief Rick Bashor reports Franklin and Jennifer Wiglesworth were charged in Clinton County with felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug […]
Sergeant Jake Angle of the Highway Patrol Troop H reports an Orrick man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit on U. S. Highway 36 in Caldwell and Livingston counties Tuesday night. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports two deputy sheriffs from the sheriff’s office assisted the Highway Patrol in the pursuit. He says the Highway […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of a Prairie Hill resident Thursday on charges related to pornography. Sergeant Shawn Griggs with the Highway Patrol reports investigators contacted 19-year-old Steven Tyler Greer at his residence and located and seized electronic equipment as evidence. He was transported to the […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Center, Missouri man Friday morning in Linn County on an out-of-state warrant on multiple counts of fraud. The Patrol’s arrest report shows that 34-year-old James Brothers was arrested on a felony warrant for fugitive from out of state from Calhoun County, Florida on six counts of organized […]
Several people have been rescued from flood waters on Monday in northern Missouri’s Moberly. Highway Patrol Sergeant Eric Brown tells Missourinet affiliate KWIX in Moberly that the area is dealing with Monday’s roughly five inches of rainfall. Heavy rainfall and flooding could continue throughout most of Missouri into Tuesday. (Photo Credit: City of […]
The highway patrol reports the arrest 25-year-old Jacob Wolfe of Unionville early Sunday. Wolfe was accused of driving while intoxicated, felony possession of the controlled substance hydrocodone, felony unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana, no headlights when required, and no proof of insurance. Wolfe was transported to the […]
The Brookfield Police Department is reporting a shooting at a local business. At approximately 11:00 am Wednesday morning, officers with the department responded to Smith Motors at 309 Forrest Drive in response to the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers determined the victim was male, and located outside of his vehicle in the parking […]
The Highway Patrol is seeking applicants for its 107th Recruit Class. Candidates must have a minimum of 30 college credits, two years of federal active duty military service with an honorable discharge, or two years of full-time Peace Officer Standards and Training-certified experience. The selection process includes a written exam, physical fitness for duty assessment, […]
Two arrests have been made and the names of those involved released as a result of an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Daviess County. Arrested on a Daviess County felony warrant was the driver of the vehicle in Monday’s incident, 52-year-old Elmer Martin Sorrell of High Ridge, Missouri. Sorrell faces charges of first-degree assault […]
A Missouri state trooper was involved in a shooting this morning in Daviess County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it all started shortly after 10:30 this morning in Harrison County when the sheriff notified the patrol of a theft in progress at a residence in Ridgeway. Harrison County Sheriff Josh Eckerson reports suspects pulled a […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Cameron woman early Thursday morning on multiple accusations. The Patrol accused 49-year-old Lisa Snyder of felony driving while intoxicated, habitual offender and two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance. She was also accused of driving with no valid license as well as careless and imprudent […]
The Highway Patrol reports a Chillicothe woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident near Meadville Tuesday morning. Twenty-seven-year-old Derick Dennis of Humphreys reportedly failed to stop his pickup at a stop sign and pulled into the path of a sports utility vehicle driven by Lorrinda Suddith of Chillicothe. Both vehicles came to rest off […]
The highway patrol reports a farm accident this morning in northwestern Daviess County has claimed the life of a man from McFall. 64-year-old Victor Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene on private property one mile north of Pattonsburg. An investigating officer reported Morgan had loaded a hay bale and due to excessive weight on the […]
Authorities say a law enforcement pursuit of a utility truck stolen Saturday morning in Marshall ended near Chillicothe after spike strips flattened tires on the vehicle and a 20-year-old St. Louis man was taken into custody. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox said the vehicle came to a stop near U.S. 36 and Route CC where the […]
The Highway Patrol arrested two individuals in Harrison County Tuesday morning. The Patrol accused both 58-year-old Dayna Prather of Newton, Iowa and 31-year-old Rusty Conrad of Kansas City, Missouri of felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and no seat belt. Prather was also accused of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia with […]
Highway Patrol Troop B will conduct special enforcement operations this month. Troopers will conduct a driving while intoxicated saturation across Troop B in February as well as a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement operation in Linn and Sullivan counties. Commanding Officer Captain James Wilt says the enforcement operations enable the Patrol to enhance […]
