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Lincoln County News


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 $

John Eads
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

John Eads
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.

John Eads
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

John Eads
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

John Eads
Feb 122 min read


Silex Meeting Unravels After Gas Station Receipts Revealed, Ending in Alderman Resignation
A Silex Board of Aldermen meeting unraveled after gas station receipts tied to city spending surfaced, leaving members stunned and ending wi

John Eads
Feb 93 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

John Eads
Feb 92 min read


Highway 47 Reopens After Vehicle-Horse Crash Near Hickory Hill Drive
A crash involving a vehicle and a horse temporarily shut down Highway 47 near Winfield Saturday evening. Authorities say no life-threatening

John Eads
Feb 72 min read


Police Pursuit From Wright City Ends Near Hwy 47 After Barricade, School Security Alert Issued
A police pursuit that began in Warren County ended near Highway 47 after the vehicle became barricaded, prompting a large multi-agency law-e

John Eads
Feb 63 min read


Troy Man Accused of Turning Water Back On, Locking City Meter
What began as a routine city water shutoff in Troy escalated into criminal charges after service was restored without authorization and a pe

John Eads
Feb 62 min read


Troy Landlord Charged After Breaking In, Assaulting Victim, and Kidnapping Him in Vehicle Trunk
A Troy landlord is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a residence, assaulting a tenant, and forcing the victim into the tru

John Eads
Feb 52 min read


Troy Man Jailed After Domestic Incident Leaves Woman Injured
A Troy man is in custody after a domestic incident inside a residence left an adult female injured and prompted a law enforcement response M

John Eads
Feb 42 min read


Police Detail Violent Domestic Assault in Winfield; O’Fallon Man Taken Into Custody
An O’Fallon man is in custody on a $25,000 cash-only bond following a violent domestic assault investigation in Winfield that involved stran

John Eads
Feb 42 min read


Foot Chase, Firearms, and Multiple Warrants: Troy Traffic Stop Escalates Quickly
A Troy man remains in custody on a $15,000 cash-only bond after a traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and felony charges involving fire

John Eads
Feb 22 min read


This Week in Lincoln County: School Schedules, Ballot Measures, and Public Safety
School schedule changes, public meetings, ballot updates, and road closures — here’s what’s happening this week across Lincoln County.

John Eads
Feb 23 min read


Domestic Assault Charge Filed After Troy Police Respond to Forsythe Circle Incident
Troy Police arrested a man after responding to a reported domestic disturbance on Forsythe Circle and documenting visible injuries.

John Eads
Jan 302 min read


City of Troy Names Major Dustyn Tienter as Next Police Chief
The City of Troy has named Major Dustyn Tienter as its next Chief of Police following approval by the Troy Board of Aldermen.

John Eads
Jan 282 min read


“Hands Around the Neck”: Deputies Arrest Winfield Man in Domestic Assault Case
Deputies arrested a Winfield man after documenting eye injuries and a reported chokehold during a domestic disturbance in Troy.

John Eads
Jan 272 min read


Troy Man Faces Multiple Charges After Domestic Incident Involving Child
A Troy man faces felony and misdemeanor charges following a reported domestic incident earlier this month involving a child.

John Eads
Jan 252 min read


From Plows to Paramedics: How Lincoln County Is Preparing for Incoming Snow
Lincoln County crews are preparing as snow moves in today, with roads, EMS, and EMA staging resources ahead of worsening conditions.

John Eads
Jan 243 min read
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