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Elsberry Man Accused of Confronting Officer at Home Days After Son’s Arrest
Three days after an Elsberry officer arrested his son and had his motorcycle towed, a father appeared at the officer’s home. The confrontation ended with a trespassing charge and a $5,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Oct 133 min read


Winfield Seeks New Police Chief Following Leadership Change
Winfield is seeking a part-time police chief after confirmation that Brian Wideman is no longer employed by the city. The posting outlines pay, qualifications and a November hiring schedule, but lists conflicting application deadlines.

John Eads
Oct 122 min read


Lincoln County Suspect Accused of Assault and Cutting Off Calls for Help
An overnight disturbance led to accusations of assault and taking phones and vehicle keys to prevent an escape or call for help. Travis McNatt remains in custody on a $15,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Oct 92 min read


Customer Knocked Unconscious During Hawk Point Gas Station Argument
An argument with a gas station clerk escalated when another customer stepped in to calm the situation. Jeffrey Letson faces a felony assault charge and remains in custody on a $10,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Oct 72 min read


A Different Kind of Traffic in the I-70 Work Zone: Six Charges, No Bond
A construction-zone speeding stop on I-70 led to two arrests after Warrenton police reported finding suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and Xanax. Caitlin Church faces six charges and remains in custody without bond.

John Eads
Oct 63 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


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


Deputy Struck by Van During Warrenton Bicycle Chase
A bicycle pursuit across Highway 47 left a Warren County sheriff’s deputy struck by a passing van. Jason Douglas Duff faces a misdemeanor resisting charge.

John Eads
Oct 32 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


Old Monroe Police Identify Three Suspects in Truck Theft, Confirm Two Arrests
A stolen Old Monroe Public Works truck was returned approximately six and a half hours later. Surveillance footage, license plate readers and a traffic stop helped build a case against three defendants. Two are in custody.

John Eads
Sep 303 min read


Wanted Man Slips Away From Elsberry Officer, but a Traffic Stop Ends the Search
A search near Lost Creek came up empty after Jonathan Soto ran from an Elsberry officer. A traffic stop hours later ended the search.

John Eads
Sep 272 min read


Vehicle Traveling Approximately 100 MPH Before Crash With Law Enforcement Vehicle Near Hawk Point
A vehicle traveling approximately 100 mph collided with a law enforcement vehicle near Hawk Point early Wednesday, sending one vehicle roughly 200 yards into a cornfield. No injuries were reported.

John Eads
Aug 122 min read


Roy Crane Shares Vision For Growth, Public Safety And County Government Ahead Of August Primary
Republican candidate Roy Crane shares his positions on growth, public safety, planning and zoning, taxes, infrastructure and transparency ahead of the Aug. 4 Lincoln County Presiding Commissioner primary election.

John Eads
Jul 305 min read


Winfield Man Killed Following Hours-Long Barricaded Incident, Officer-Involved Shooting
An hours-long barricaded subject incident on Pinewood Drive in Winfield ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a 69-year-old man dead after authorities say he pointed a firearm at Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT members.

John Eads
Jul 294 min read


Public Asked To Avoid Pinewood Drive Area As Active Barricaded Incident Continues
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Pinewood Drive area in Winfield as the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT Team and multiple agencies respond to an active barricaded subject incident.

John Eads
Jul 292 min read


Taxpayer-Funded Traffic Control? Questions Swirl Around 7 Brew Grand Opening
Questions circulated online Saturday after multiple Troy Police officers were seen directing traffic at 7 Brew's grand opening. Troy Police confirmed the company, not taxpayers, is paying for the extra officers.

John Eads
Jun 272 min read


Lincoln County Woman Accused Of Repeated 911 Calls Faces New Case
A Troy woman is facing an additional criminal case after emergency responders were dispatched eight times in 11 days for calls that resulted in repeated responses from ambulance, fire and law enforcement personnel across Lincoln County.

John Eads
Jun 262 min read
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