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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Arrest Report 1/11 - 1/12
Christopher Roe , 35, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia
Eugene Benjamin Govero , 47, driving while revoked or suspended …
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1/17/24
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On Tuesday, Jan. 16, at approximately 9:49 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 800 block of West Monroe in reference to a structure fire. Responding personnel found fire …
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1/16/24
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Arrest Report 1/4 - 1/8
Ryan William Michael , 22, speeding (20-25 m.p.h. over), failure to register vehicle
Jeffrey Blane Ferguson , 57, drug court sanction
Jennifer Renee Shultz , …
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1/10/24
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During the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8, rain and snow began moving through mid-Missouri. From around 3:30 p.m. Monday through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to or …
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1/9/24
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A person looking for a place to sleep is being blamed for allegedly starting a fire that has destroyed part of the Handi-Shop.
On Saturday, Jan. 6, at approximately 6:43 a.m., the Mexico Public …
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1/8/24
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On Tuesday, Jan. 2, at approximately 9:07 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of North Alabama about a structure fire. Responding personnel found flame coming …
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1/3/24
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A former mayor of Mexico was arrested over the weekend.
Ayanna Shivers, 52, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, failing to drive on the right side of the roadway, and leaving the scene …
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1/2/24
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On Monday, Jan., 1, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 1200 block of W Liberty about a structure fire. Responding personnel found fire in …
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1/2/24
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