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Lincoln County News


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


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


911 Call, Troy Alderman Detained After Late-Night Denny’s Dispute; State Investigation Underway
A late-night disturbance at a Troy Denny’s involving Ward 3 Alderman Rachel Dunard has led to a state investigation and an Internal Affairs

John Eads
Mar 155 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

John Eads
Mar 132 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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
Feb 202 min read
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