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Public Safety
Coverage of police, fire, EMS, major incidents, investigations, and confirmed public safety updates across Lincoln County. We do not publish scanner-only information — only verified reports and official statements.
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
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2 days ago2 min read
Jonesburg Man Arrested After Nearly Striking Troy Gas Station, Fentanyl Capsules Found
A Jonesburg man is in custody after authorities say he nearly struck a Troy gas station with his truck before officers discovered suspected
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6 days ago2 min read
Lincoln County Warrant Issued for Troy Man After Video Allegedly Shows Abuse of Two Children
A Lincoln County judge has issued a warrant for a Troy man after investigators say surveillance video inside a home captured the alleged abu
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Mar 122 min read
Late-Night Brawl Leaves Multiple Injured, Wentzville Woman Facing Assault Charges
A late-night disturbance in Lincoln County left multiple people injured and ended with a Wentzville woman facing several charges. Deputies s
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Mar 112 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
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Mar 112 min read
Brotherly Brawl: Troy Brothers Arrested After Assault on Neighbor
Two Troy brothers are now in custody after a violent altercation with a neighbor Sunday evening that left one person injured and led to assa
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Mar 102 min read
Puff, Puff… Police Cuff: Euphoria Break-In Suspect Arrested
A suspect is in custody after investigators say he smashed the front window of Euphoria Smoke Shop in Troy and stole thousands of dollars in
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Mar 102 min read
Troy Man Passed Out in Drive-Thru Now Facing Drug Trafficking Charges
A Troy man is facing felony drug trafficking charges after police say he was found passed out behind the wheel at a local drive-thru with do
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Mar 102 min read
Troy Man Accused of Selling Methamphetamine Near Middle School, Library and City Park
A Troy man is facing felony charges after investigators allege he sold methamphetamine during a controlled operation within 2,000 feet of Tr
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Mar 32 min read
100 MPH Pursuit Through Lincoln County Ends in Arrest of Peoria Man, $75K Cash-Only Bond
A Peoria, Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he led law enforcement on a 100 MPH pursuit through Lincoln Coun
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Mar 22 min read
Foley Man Charged After Domestic Disturbance, $20,000 Cash-Only Bond Set
A Foley man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Lincoln County. Authorities say t
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Feb 262 min read
Warrant Issued for Troy Man After Alleged $999 Tool Theft in Old Monroe
A warrant has been issued for a Troy man accused of stealing nearly $1,000 in Milwaukee tools from an Old Monroe business. Authorities have
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Feb 252 min read
Three Arrested After Fugitive Operation Leads to Drug Charges in Elsberry
Three people are in custody after a Sunday evening fugitive apprehension in Elsberry led to the recovery of suspected methamphetamine inside
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Feb 232 min read
Lincoln County Man Arrested on Statutory Sodomy, Child Molestation Charges
A Lincoln County man remains in custody after investigators allege years of sexual abuse involving a child. Jeffrey Joseph Cicotte faces mul
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Feb 202 min read
Investigators Allege Stolen Items Sold for Over $4,000 in Burglary Case
An Elsberry woman is in custody after investigators say stolen property from local burglaries was sold to a jewelry business for more than $
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Feb 192 min read
Man Found Inside Parked Vehicle Faces Burglary Charge, $10K Cash Bond Set
A Louisiana, Missouri man is in custody after deputies say he was found inside a parked vehicle at a Lincoln County residence. A felony burg
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Feb 192 min read
Man Arrested After Refusing to Leave Troy Gas Station, Allegedly Claimed Mafia Ties
A man is in custody after police say he refused to leave Hilltop Gas Station in Troy and allegedly made threats during the confrontation.
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Feb 171 min read
Previously Trespassed Woman Charged After Returning to Troy Fastlane
A Troy woman is facing a first-degree trespassing charge after police say she returned to a Fastlane on Highway 47 where she had previously
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Feb 142 min read
Alcohol-Fueled Argument Turns Violent: Troy Man Booked on Domestic Assault Charge
A Troy man is in custody after an alleged domestic assault inside a residence left a woman injured. Authorities say the incident escalated q
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Feb 122 min read
$10,000 Bond Set After Winfield Man Accused of Violating Protection Order, Sending Threats
A Winfield man is in custody after authorities say he violated a court-issued order of protection and sent a series of threatening text mess
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Feb 92 min read
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