Police and Fire
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Former Mexico Ledger Editor Dennis Sharkey was killed in a shooting on a Kansas City highway Friday night, Jan. 10. more
MPSD responds to house fire On Friday, Jan 10, at approximately 11:44 a.m., an off-duty Mexico Public Safety firefighter saw smoke coming from inside a house in the 1200 block of Hendricks. Upon … more
A 25-year-old man from Swannanoa, NC sustained serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident that occurred Jan. 9 at 1:46 a.m. The driver of the 2015 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on I-70 when he … more
As the winter storm moved through mid-Missouri, Jan. 4 - Jan. 6, the Mexico Public Safety Department has responded to five incidents of stranded motorists, slide-offs, or weather related … more
On Monday, Dec. 23 at 7:13 a.m., MPSD was dispatched to US Highway 54 Bypass in reference to a tractor trailer unit on fire. Upon arrival, officers found a 2000 Peterbilt loaded with corn on fire. … more
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at approximately 3:27 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department became aware of a vehicle driving into a building in the 200 block of E. Liberty then driving away. At about the … more
A 25-year-old Ashland man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a crash that occurred on US 63, just north of County Road 394, on Dec. 11 at 11:24 p.m. The driver of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline … more
On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12:06 a.m. a 31-year-old man from Justin, TX was walking in the driving lane of Highway 54 when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a … more
On Monday, December 2, at approximately 10:31 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 300 block of Muldrow in reference to a business which had been broken into during the previous … more
On Nov. 30, an 18-year-old woman from Jefferson City sustained serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 9:24 a.m. on US 63 South of Aufranc Rd. According to the Missouri State … more
On July 1st, at approximately 8:46 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of Eastholm St. in reference to a person found dead in their home by a family member. Officers … more
On Nov. 20, at approximately 8:57 p.m., members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a residential apartment complex in Vandalia, Missouri in … more
Rocheport woman hits deer A 49-year-old Rocheport woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Nov. 8 at 6:30 a.m. on US 40 at Ivy Lane. According to Missouri State … more
Florissant woman injured A 37-year-old Florissant woman sustained moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident that occurred at 2:55 a.m. Nov. 2 on US 54 at Beaver Dam Creek. According to the … more
On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at approximately 6:43 a.m,, a Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) officer stopped a black van in the 1000 block of Grove Street. The van had been described as being used in a … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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