The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Milan resident was arrested early Sunday in Putnam County. Fifty-two-year-old Travis Shaw was accused of felony counts of possessing methamphetamine, driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, and no proof of insurance. Shaw was taken to the Putnam County Jail. A Topeka, Kansas resident was arrested Saturday […]
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Seven Missouri residents indicted for conspiracy to transport stolen catalytic converters across state lines
Seven Rogersville, Missouri, and Springfield, Mo., residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to transport thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million-dollar business. “A scourge of catalytic converter thefts on a breathtaking scale had a significant impact on the Springfield community […]
Driver examination stations to close for holiday dates in February
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, February 11, 2022, in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, February 14, 2022. Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Washington’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrests 57 year old man on felony probation violation warrant
Authorities in Harrison County report the arrest of a Wisconsin man on Wednesday afternoon. Fifty-seven-year-old David Stewart of Arena, Wisconsin was arrested on a felony probation violation warrant from the state of Florida. The patrol described Stewart as a fugitive out of state. Stewart was taken to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department in Bethany where […]
Judge sentences Missouri man to 12 years in federal prison for attempting to meet juvenile for sex
The United States Attorney’s Office reports that Joshua J Damon, age 35, was sentenced today to serve 148 months (12.3 years) in federal prison following his guilty plea to attempted enticement of a minor. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. According […]
Four Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers stationed in Macon to receive promotions
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotions and transfer effective February 1, 2022. Corporal Terrance B. Ritter will be promoted to sergeant and designated the zone supervisor of Zone 2, serving the citizens of Macon and Shelby counties. Ritter was appointed to the Patrol on January 7, 2007. […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two over the weekend
An arrest was made Sunday night by the Highway Patrol in Sullivan County. Twenty-two-year-old Albaro Chavez of Milan has been accused of driving while intoxicated, driving without a valid license, no license plates, failure to yield when making a left turn, and no insurance. Chavez was taken on a 24-hour hold to the Sullivan County […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to offer boating safety courses
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is offering boating safety courses to inform boaters how to prepare for the boating season. These approved courses meet the national boating educational standard. “Missouri’s many rivers and lakes offer a variety of boating opportunities,” said Col. Olson. “Please do your part: Take a boating safety class. Join us in […]
Man sentenced to 21 years for meth trafficking at Missouri hotel
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute when officers found large amounts of illegal drugs in his room at a Camdenton, Mo., hotel. Anthony Martinez Harris, 49, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison without […]
Missouri man sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole for illegal firearms and marijuana grow operation
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for growing marijuana and illegally possessing dozens of firearms. Darrin Dale Smithee, 56, of Auxvasse, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 10 years in federal prison without parole. On Aug. 31, 2021, Smithee pleaded guilty to one count of manufacturing marijuana and one […]
Gallatin Board of Education accepts resignations
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education accepted two resignations after a closed session on January 19th. The resignations were from Superintendent Secretary Lesli Lin and Special Education Teacher Vickie France. They will be effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. During the regular meeting, the board approved entering into a one-year contract to […]
Missouri man sentenced to 13 years in prison without parole for meth trafficking and illegal firearm
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for methamphetamine trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. Jason A. Hamann, 48, Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years and five months in federal prison without parole. On June 23, 2020, Hamann pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two on Wednesday
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two individuals at the same time in Sullivan County on Wednesday morning, January 19. The two individuals were accused of multiple allegations. Twenty-year-old Christianvie Ndaye of Kirksville and 19-year-old Madison Morris of Milan were both accused of possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana, unlawful possession of […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of 7 people over the weekend
Highway Patrol troopers in northeast Missouri made seven arrests over the weekend. In Sullivan County, 33-year-old Edgar Matos of Browning was accused of driving while intoxicated early Saturday evening, Matos was taken to the Sullivan County Jail. In Linn County, 31-year-old Gara Curtis of Macon has been accused of driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning. […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrests Unionville man on multiple drug-related allegations
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Unionville man in Putnam County Thursday night January 13 on multiple drug-related allegations. Forty-year-old Nathan Wharton was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams of marijuana, felony possession of the controlled substance methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also accused […]
Missouri woman pleads guilty to meth trafficking after high-speed chase
A Missouri, woman who led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase at night with no headlights pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking methamphetamine. Gina N. Nunez, 43, of Nixa, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. By pleading guilty, Nunez […]
Video: Twenty five new troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
Twenty-five troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The ceremony took place in the Academy gymnasium, 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. The graduation ceremony was also live-streamed on the Patrol’s Facebook page. The 112th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on August 2, 2021. The new troopers […]
Remaining suspect in Kirksville murder investigation apprehended
On Thursday, December 30, 2021, Kirksville Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 700 block of West Dodson. Police arrived and found multiple victims with apparent gunshot wounds outside and inside a nearby residence. The victims were identified as; Braxton A. A. Cottrill, 22 years old, was transported to University Hospital in […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three arrests over the weekend
The Highway Patrol made arrests on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Caldwell, Putnam, and Nodaway counties. According to an online report, 39-year-old Keyla James of Hamilton has been accused of felony driving while her license was suspended, speeding, careless and imprudent driving, and having no seat belt. James was taken Sunday afternoon on a 24-hour […]
Kirksville police arrest one individual involved in shooting as investigation continues
One of two men have been arrested as the investigation continues into a Kirksville shooting on December 30th that claimed two lives and injured two others. On Sunday night, January 2, 2022, at about 9:25 pm, the Kirksville Police Department, assisted by the U.S. Marshals, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, […]