An 80-year-old man from mid-Missouri’s Russellville is jailed without bond this (Tuesday) morning, accused of trying to hire someone to kill two people. Cole County Sheriff John …
Read More »Cole County murder suspect arraigned and remains jailed without bond
A Jefferson City woman charged with stabbing and slashing her stepfather to death remains jailed without bond this morning. The Cole County court describes 27-year-old Rejeane Redmon …
Read More »UPDATE: 80-year-old Cole County murder victim identified; his step-daughter is charged with murder
An 80-year-old Cole County man was stabbed and slashed to death by his step-daughter, graphic court documents allege. Friday’s incident happened in the 3200 block of Lansing …
Read More »UPDATE: First degree murder charges filed in Cole County homicide case
Cole County’s prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City woman with first degree murder for Friday’s death of an 80-year-old man in Cole County. The incident happened in …
Read More »Staffing shortages at Cole County Sheriff’s Department prompt salary increases
Cole County commissioners and Sheriff John Wheeler say increased wages for sheriff’s deputies and for jailers is aimed at addressing the current staffing shortage. County commissioners voted …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City man jailed without bond, accused of shooting girlfriend
The Cole County Circuit Court describes a Jefferson City man charged with shooting his girlfriend in the head as a danger to the community. 18-year-old Timothy Benson …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges filed in Cole County shooting death; suspect jailed without bond
Cole County prosecutors have filed involuntary manslaughter charges against a Jefferson City man in connection with Sunday’s shooting death of Hallie Phillips near Taos. 23-year-old Joshua Benjamin …
Read More »No injuries after Amtrak and pickup collide in rural Cole County
A collision between an Amtrak train and a pickup truck in mid-Missouri’s Centertown caused traffic issues on Wednesday evening but no injuries. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler …
Read More »UPDATE: No serious injuries in school bus accident near St. Martin’s
There are no serious injuries in Thursday morning’s collision between a school bus and an SUV on Highway 50, near St. Martin’s. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler …
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