Arrests & Public Safety

Cellphone video allegedly captured a violent encounter involving a nine-year-old child with autism outside a Moscow Mills residence, leading to a felony assault charge.

A Troy man was charged with felony domestic assault after officers responded to an early morning disturbance Thursday in Troy.

A disturbance in Troy Tuesday night led to five arrests after police say a truck nearly struck someone, property was damaged, and several people interfered with officers attempting to make arrests. Charges range from assault and property damage to resisting arrest and interfering with first responders.

A young child found walking barefoot alone through Troy Tuesday morning has now led to criminal charges against a Troy woman already on probation for previous convictions.

A woman suffered a broken jaw, loose teeth, and strangulation injuries during a violent domestic assault in Silex while children reportedly screamed for help.

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.

A Moscow Mills man was arrested after allegedly assaulting hospital staff inside Mercy Lincoln Hospital in Troy. Charges include two counts of fourth-degree assault.

EMA Director Quentin Laws breaks down tornado warnings, flood risks, and how Lincoln County residents should prepare for severe weather.

A multi-structure fire in Elsberry has spread to three buildings and a nearby tree line, prompting road closures near Fox Run Rd and Hickory Ln.

Emergency crews are responding to a motorcycle crash in Hawk Point with a medical helicopter requested and Prairie Rd closed in both directions.

Emergency crews are on scene of a structure fire in Moscow Mills with flames visible through the roof near Main St and E 4th St.

A fatal incident was reported at the Kroger in Troy after a large emergency response near Hwy 47. One person has been confirmed deceased. No

Troy has named an acting police chief ahead of Chief Tienter’s deployment, but questions remain about staffing shortages, turnover, and the department’s current condition.

Man with active warrants tased and arrested in Troy after running into traffic during attempted arrest.

Winfield school bus catches fire on N Ethlyn Rd; no injuries and no children were on board.

O’Fallon man arrested after 100 mph motorcycle chase in Foley ends with crash and foot pursuit into the woods.

Crash involving school bus and car on Hwy 61 in Moscow Mills leaves three injured; crews remain on scene.

Woman arrested after taking GPS-tracked trailer in Moscow Mills, leading deputies straight to her location.

Man found hiding in Troy building tased after trying to run as drugs and rifle are discovered inside.

St. Charles County man held without bond after Lincoln County case involving a minor, recorded acts, and threats.