A Mexican national who illegally entered the United States at least a dozen times was sentenced in federal court for illegal reentry and for stealing a deceased person’s identity to obtain employment. Rigoberto Vasquez-Milan, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to two years and six months in federal prison without parole. […]
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Man who shot Trenton officer pleads “Not Guilty” in Division One of Daviess County court
The Trenton man accused of wounding Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab in June entered a plea of not guilty in Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court on Wednesday. Thirty-nine-year-old Jamey Aaron Griffin waived formal arraignment, and the case was continued to November 13th (at 9 am) for a plea/trial setting. Griffin has been charged […]
Governor awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2018
Governor Mike Parson awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to a total of 18 first responders and 6 civilians for heroic and life-saving actions in 2018. The awards are the state’s highest recognition for first responders working as individuals and as members of teams during critical incidents. The civilians were honored for taking on extreme risks […]
Airline passenger charged in disturbance after flight diverted to KCI
A passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Kansas City International Airport was charged in federal court with interfering with a flight attendant. Jwan Curry, 40, of Hamburg, New Jersey, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Missouri. Curry remains in federal custody pending an initial […]
Audio: Missouri woman sentenced to 20-years in prison for her role in death of Clinton police officer
A west-central Missouri woman who was inside a home where a Clinton police officer was shot and killed last March will spend the next 20 years in prison. Reporter Jenifer Abreu from our Springfield television partner KOLR-10 has details. Widger pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and drug possession.
Student who made terrorist threat at Cameron High School identified
The Cameron Police Department reports it made an arrest in reference to a possible threat at the Cameron High School on Tuesday. Cameron R-1 School District Superintendent Matt Robinson says a high school student was arrested after students heard him verbally threaten violence. The police responded to the school and working with school officials made […]
Case of man who shot Trenton police officer certified to Division One of Daviess County court
A case has been certified to Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court for the Trenton man accused of wounding Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab in June. Thirty-nine-year-old Jamey Aaron Griffin waived his right to a preliminary hearing with an arraignment hearing scheduled for October 16, 2019. Griffin has been charged with the felonies of […]
Three in custody after manhunt in Livingston County
The Chillicothe Police Department reports three individuals are in custody following a fugitive investigation that began on Tuesday after a five-hour manhunt. Police Chief Jon Maples says law enforcement took several theft reports in which the suspects were the same individuals that had been victimizing citizens and also found to be armed and dangerous. Officers […]
Kirksville Police Department promotes Master Officer Juan Chairez to Sergeant
The Kirksville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Master Police Officer Juan Chairez to Sergeant. Chairez will begin his duties as Sergeant on September 22, 2019. Chairez attended Moberly Area Community College’s Law Enforcement Training Center Academy, graduating in 2008. Chairez began his career with the Kirksville Police Department in 2009 and […]
Missouri man sentenced to 16-Years for illegally possessing a firearm
A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Alexander Monday Coleman, 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 16 years in federal prison without parole. Coleman was sentenced as an armed career offender due to his prior felony convictions. On Nov. 13, 2018, Coleman pleaded guilty […]
‘Back the Blue’ Missouri license plate now available
Law enforcement officials and lawmakers came together Tuesday to unveil a new license plate that will give Missourians an opportunity to show their support for the men and women who protect and serve. Missouri drivers now have the option to obtain a new “Back the Blue” license plate to express their support for law enforcement. […]
Missouri man sentenced to 9-years in federal prison for meth, illegal firearms
A Nevada, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms and methamphetamine to distribute. Justin Nolan, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to nine years in federal prison without parole. On March 13, 2019, Nolan pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and to […]
Missouri man shot by police officer indicted for illegal firearm
A Kansas City, Missouri, man who was shot by an Independence, Missouri, police officer as he attempted to strike the officer with his truck before leading officers on a high-speed chase, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing a firearm. Isaiah Fulson-Dewberry, 27, was charged with being a felon in possession […]
Marshfield woman sentenced for role to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine
A Marshfield, Missouri, woman was sentenced in federal court for her role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine. Jami L. Deam, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to nine years in federal prison without parole. On February 6, 2019, Deam pleaded guilty to participating in a drug-trafficking conspiracy […]
Tailgate meal before football game to benefit Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab
Trenton FFA will serve a tailgate meal before the home football game Friday, September 13, 2019, to benefit Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab. The meal will be held at the shelter house near C. F. Russell Stadium starting at 5:30 that evening. Those attending may eat and pay what they want for hot dogs, hamburgers, […]
California man sentenced in Missouri to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking 6 victims
A Sacramento, Calif., man was sentenced in federal court for the sex trafficking of six victims. Ronald Ean Taylor, 45, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 18 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Taylor to pay $5,000 in restitution to one of his victims, and $6,100 in […]
No bond warrant issued for Trenton man accused of child molestation
A warrant has been issued for a man charged in Grundy County with felony third-degree child molestation, a child less than 14 years of age, forcible compulsion. Grundy County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Puckett has filed a complaint against 70-year-old Scott Dames Keith, whose last known address was Trenton, accusing him of subjecting a confidential victim […]
Comedy Vets to perform at Trenton High School
Comedy Vets will present family-friendly entertainment at a tribute show in support of Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab who was shot in the line of duty. The Comedy Salute to Officer Jasmine Diab will include music, magic, and comedy at the Trenton High School auditorium the night of September 7th. Doors will open at 6:30, […]
Former KC Chiefs player charged with illegal firearms after being tasered while resisting arrest
A former Kansas City Chiefs football player, who was tasered twice while struggling with officers and resisting arrest, was charged in federal court with illegally possessing firearms. Saousoalii P. Siavii, Jr., also known as “Junior,” 40, of Independence, Missouri, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., […]
Jefferson City police officer honored for community service
Tim Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that Lt. David Williams of the Jefferson City, Missouri, Police Department has received the 2019 Enoch B. Morelock Award. The Enoch B. Morelock Award is an annual recognition of outstanding moral character, service to law enforcement and service to the community. Williams […]