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Helicopter and Drones Help Find Winfield Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Two People
A confrontation at a hunting spot led to reported death threats, an attack on an occupied vehicle and a pursuit through dense woods. A helicopter and drones helped locate Zachariah Lee Hemmer, who remains in custody on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
4 hours ago3 min read


Wright City Man Held Without Bond on Multiple Child Molestation Charges
A Wright City man is being held without bond on multiple child molestation charges after a young relative described being slapped, sexually assaulted and warned that he would return if she told anyone.

John Eads
2 days ago2 min read


Wright City Man Accused of Raping Woman After She Fell Asleep at His Apartment
A woman said she awoke to unwanted sexual contact and asked Yanuar Rodriguez to stop. He now faces two felony charges and remains in custody without bond.

John Eads
4 days ago3 min read


Online Sale Ends With Gun Held to Seller’s Head; Robbery Charges Filed
A seller arranged an online transaction but reported being robbed at gunpoint after entering a vehicle. Chase Steven Murphy faces two felony charges.

John Eads
Oct 162 min read


Pepper Spray and Police Baton Attack Leads to Two Felony Charges in Warren County
A woman needed EMS treatment after an alleged pepper spray and baton attack. Weeks later, deputies say a traffic stop led to an admission from Jennifer Rose Brooks.

John Eads
Oct 62 min read


Deputies Say Man Choked Woman, Smashed Her Car and Threatened to Burn Down Two Homes
A Troy man faces two felony domestic assault charges after a woman was found crying and struggling to breathe following an alleged attack.

John Eads
Oct 63 min read


YouTube Threats of Halloween Murder and Warrenton Shootings Lead to No-Bond Arrest
Threatening YouTube messages described a Halloween killing and shootings at five Warrenton locations, including Walmart. Alexander Connor is being held without bond.

John Eads
Oct 52 min read


Troy Pursuit Ends with Hot Brakes, Mismatched Headlights and a $15,000 Bond
Officers lost sight of a speeding sedan during a late-night Troy pursuit, then found a Chrysler still hot minutes later. Witness tips, uneven headlights and burnt brakes helped connect the car to the chase.

John Eads
Oct 13 min read


Missing Checkbook Leads to New Felony Charges Against Erica Baldwin
A missing checkbook and checks cashed at two banks have led to five forgery counts and three felony stealing counts against Erica Baldwin. The new Troy case is separate from charges previously covered by Lincoln CountyWatch.

John Eads
Sep 303 min read


Former IHOP Employee Accused Of Using Customer’s Credit Card For Troy Hotel Stay, Purchases
A credit card left behind at an IHOP in Wentzville allegedly led to a Troy hotel stay, restaurant purchases, and felony charges against two women now in custody.

John Eads
Jun 82 min read


Multiple Stolen Firearms Recovered After Elsberry Vehicle Break-In Investigation
Several firearms stolen from vehicles across Elsberry have been recovered after police identified two suspects and filed multiple felony charges. Both men remain in custody at the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
Jun 22 min read


Moscow Mills Man Accused Of Barricading Himself Inside Home After Crowbar Assault
A Moscow Mills man remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a domestic assault investigation escalated into a barricaded standoff Wednesday night in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 223 min read


Lincoln County Authorities Say Moscow Mills Man Wanted Following Child Sex Crime Investigation
A Moscow Mills man is wanted in Lincoln County after felony child sex crime charges were filed. Authorities have issued a $300,000 cash-only warrant.

John Eads
May 72 min read


St. Charles County Man Accused in Multi-Count Case Involving Minor; Investigators Cite Videos, Threats
St. Charles County man held without bond after Lincoln County case involving a minor, recorded acts, and threats.

John Eads
Apr 192 min read


Troy Man Arrested for Domestic Assault, Then Accused of Attacking Jail Staff Hours Later
Troy man arrested for domestic assault now faces additional felony charges after allegedly attacking jail staff.

John Eads
Apr 72 min read


Multiple Victims Report Gun Pointed at Them in Troy Park, Man Now in Custody
Multiple people at Troy City Park reported a gun being pointed at them, leading to a police response and a suspect now in custody facing mul

John Eads
Apr 12 min read


Woman Escapes After Alleged Kidnapping and Hours-Long Assault at Remote Campsite
A woman escaped a remote campsite in Lincoln County after an alleged overnight assault involving kidnapping, choking, and threats with a kni

John Eads
Mar 272 min read


Barefoot Escape Ends on Highway 47 as Woman Flags Down Deputies for Help
A woman flagged down deputies along Highway 47 early Thursday morning after fleeing a violent situation inside a Lincoln County home. A susp

John Eads
Mar 262 min read


“F*** That Dog”: Troy Man Accused of Brutal Animal Abuse Now Held on Cash Bond
Troy man in custody after admitting to striking a dog. Authorities cite ongoing concerns and a $10,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Mar 242 min read


Finders Keepers? Man Arrested After Using Debit Card Left in Troy Walmart ATM
A Moscow Mills man is in custody after police say he used a debit card that had been accidentally left behind in an ATM inside the Troy Walm

John Eads
Mar 112 min read
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