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Man With Five Prior Domestic Assault Convictions Held Without Bond After Recorded Threat to Kill
A Troy man with five prior domestic-assault convictions remains in custody without bond after a threat to kill was recorded outside a home.

John Eads
5d4 min read


Child Kicked in Chest While Trying to Help During Domestic Assault; Three Charges Filed
A child who heard screams and went downstairs to help was kicked in the chest during a confrontation over a cellphone. Deovione Moses faces three misdemeanor charges and is free on bond.

John Eads
6d3 min read


Residents Seek Six-Month Data Center Pause, Voice in Planning and Zoning
Residents requested a temporary pause on data centers and a citizen advisory committee for planning and zoning. Tuesday’s commission meeting also included road updates and October tax collection figures.

John Eads
6d3 min read


Lincoln County Health Department Ends Dental Services, Citing Budget Limitations
The Lincoln County Health Department has ended its dental services program, citing budget limitations and long-term priorities. Current patients will be contacted about their records and options for continuing care.

John Eads
Oct 272 min read


Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Winfield Crash; Driver Jailed on Felony DWI Charge
The Oct. 21 collision that closed Highway 47 at Allison Lane has led to a felony DWI charge against Robin Engelmeyer. A Winfield motorcyclist suffered serious injuries, and Engelmeyer remains in custody.

John Eads
Oct 263 min read


Son Accused of Killing Father, Concealing His Body Beneath Foley Shed
A newly filed account reveals how a Foley missing-person investigation led authorities to Michael Saettele’s remains beneath an attached shed and murder charges against his son.

John Eads
Oct 264 min read


Son Charged With Murder After Missing Foley Man Found Buried on Property
Michael Saettele’s remains were found buried on his Foley property after a public appeal for information about his disappearance. His son, Richard Scott Saettele, is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond. The investigation remains ongoing.

John Eads
Oct 252 min read


Father Reports Repeated Punches, Shirt Pulled Tight Around His Throat; Son Faces Felony Charge
A father reported repeated punches and said his shirt tightened against his throat during a confrontation with his son. Mark John Weiss II faces a felony domestic assault charge and was ordered held without bond.

John Eads
Oct 222 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


Dispute Over Leaving Home Turns Physical; Arrest Leads to Domestic Assault Charge
An argument over leaving a Troy residence turned physical, leaving a woman with marks on her neck and a local man facing a fourth-degree domestic assault charge.

John Eads
Oct 153 min read


Troy Woman Accused of Attacking Officers After Assault Outside The Barracks
A reported assault outside The Barracks led to an arrest, accusations of attempted biting and kicking officers, and four misdemeanor charges against a Troy woman who has since been released from custody.

John Eads
Oct 153 min read


Days After Domestic Assault Arrest, Silex Man Faces New Charge in Violent Attack
A Silex man remains in custody on a $15,000 cash-only bond after being charged with second-degree domestic assault. The responding deputy also documented an earlier September arrest.

John Eads
Oct 152 min read


One Dead, Another Seriously Injured in Highway 61 Crash as Local Business Mourns Loss
A crash involving a Toyota Camry and a Freightliner left one woman dead and another seriously injured on U.S. 61 near Foristell.

John Eads
Oct 42 min read


Troy Man Charged With Felony Domestic Assault Following Early Morning Disturbance
A Troy man was charged with felony domestic assault after officers responded to an early morning disturbance Thursday in Troy.

John Eads
May 142 min read


County Market Theft Report In Winfield Ends Without Charges After Alcohol Located Inside Store
A theft report at County Market in Winfield ended without charges after the alcohol was later found inside the store, according to CAD notes and statements obtained by Lincoln CountyWatch.

John Eads
May 142 min read


School Bus Catches Fire in Winfield; No Injuries Reported
Winfield school bus catches fire on N Ethlyn Rd; no injuries and no children were on board.

John Eads
Apr 271 min read


Winfield Board of Aldermen Meeting Recap: Public Comment Returns, Street Repairs Debated, Policy Changes Approved
Winfield BOA meeting brings back public comment, debates road repairs, and addresses resident concerns after late-night letter issue.

John Eads
Apr 224 min read


Man Arrested After Breaking Into Troy Law Office, Faces Burglary Charges
A Troy man is facing felony charges after breaking into a local law office during storms that moved through the area on March 15. Court reco

John Eads
Mar 172 min read
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