On Sept. 27, the Audrain County Sheriff's Office received information concerning the introduction of illegal controlled substance(s) into the Audrain County Jail.
An investigation revealed …
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10/9/24
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Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger recently announced that Timothy Scott Midgyett, 29, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to the June 2020 murder of Chance Davis of Mexico. Midgyett …
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10/2/24
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Two Audrain County residents were taken into custody last week and face drug-related charges. During the morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 3, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East …
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9/11/24
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On Sunday, June 30 at approximately 7:09 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the area of Amelia Drive and Cardinal in reference to a grass fire. Responding personnel found …
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7/8/24
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Area residents face charges following the execution of two search warrants early Sunday morning.
The first search warrant was executed at 6:49 a.m. Sunday at 108 Josephine St., Mexico, by …
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6/4/24
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Four Hannibal residents sustained injuries in a one-vehicle accident at 9:30 p.m. on May 16 on Route N, one mile south of Martinsburg.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, …
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5/22/24
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A Mexico resident who was taken into custody in connection with the shooting of his brother has been released from jail after the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney declined to file charges before …
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5/22/24
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Hector A. Lopez Osorio, 40, of Chicago, Ill., suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident at 11 a.m. Friday, May 10 on Route P, west of Audrain County Road 557.
According to the Missouri …
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5/14/24
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A string of area fires may be the work of an arsonist.
Three recent fires bear similarities in nature, and officials are asking the public to be vigilant - and to reach out if they have any …
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4/3/24
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On Friday, March 22, at approximately 2:54 a.m., an alert resident reported suspicious activity in the south-central part of Mexico. Responding officers located and attempted to detain five to seven …
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3/26/24
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Two people, Guadalupe Rangal Lara, 34, of Fulton; and Montalee Burks, 61, of Columbia sustained moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 16 on westbound …
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3/19/24
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An 18-year-old Mexico man is facing charges in connection with inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old juvenile. Towards the end of January the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) received a …
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3/12/24
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Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announces that Jennifer Huddleston, 35, of Barnhart, has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and promotion of child pornography in …
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3/6/24
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An Audrain County landmark was lost to fire last Wednesday, as Teddy Joe's Bar and Grill in Martinsburg burned to the ground. Martinsburg Area Fire Protection was joined by emergency personnel and …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley
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2/28/24
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The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) with the help of Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with first degree arson in connection with the Nu-Tone Building fire.
The man, James …
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By Dennis Sharkey, Editor
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2/14/24
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The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) with the help of Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with first degree arson in connection with the Nu-Tone Building fire.
The man, James …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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2/10/24
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The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) with the help of Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with first degree arson in connection with the Nu-Tone Building fire.
This past …
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2/7/24
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A Mexico man will have to wait another two weeks before finding out his fate after pleading guilty to five charges of sex crimes involving children.
Wesley Cloven, 66, pleaded guilty in Audrain …
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2/7/24
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The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to a fire at the Nu-Tone Cleaners building on West Monroe Street in the 6 p.m. hour on Saturday, Feb. 3. There are no reports of any injuries. One …
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2/4/24
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The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) is working with the Columbia Police Department (CPD) after several cars were discovered to have been broken into on Tuesday morning.
MPSD said at …
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1/31/24
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Arrest Report 1/25 - 1/29
Jeffrey Blane Ferguson , 57, drug court sanctions
Brendan Michael Stice , 20, DWI
Bruce Alan Hicks , 60, leaving the scene of an accident (property damage …
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1/31/24
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On Tuesday, Jan. 23, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of East Jackson in reference to a disturbance. Responding personnel learned that …
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1/27/24
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On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of East Jackson in reference to a disturbance. Responding personnel learned …
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1/24/24
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Arrest Report 1/19 - 1/22
Zachary David Erwin , 34, stealing
Kassidee Danielle Hess , 24, fugitive out-of-state, held for Adams County Illinois
Benjamin James Hancock , 30, stealing …
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1/24/24
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Arrest Report 1/12 - 1/18
Brenden Mikel Rowberry , 31, DWI, failed to drive on right side of roadway, failure to wear seat belt
Dennis Phillip Holmes , 30, possession of a controlled …
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1/20/24
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