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Former IHOP Employee Accused Of Using Customer’s Credit Card For Troy Hotel Stay, Purchases
A credit card left behind at an IHOP in Wentzville allegedly led to a Troy hotel stay, restaurant purchases, and felony charges against two women now in custody.

John Eads
Jun 82 min read


Multiple Stolen Firearms Recovered After Elsberry Vehicle Break-In Investigation
Several firearms stolen from vehicles across Elsberry have been recovered after police identified two suspects and filed multiple felony charges. Both men remain in custody at the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
Jun 22 min read


Moscow Mills Man Accused Of Barricading Himself Inside Home After Crowbar Assault
A Moscow Mills man remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a domestic assault investigation escalated into a barricaded standoff Wednesday night in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 223 min read


Lincoln County Authorities Say Moscow Mills Man Wanted Following Child Sex Crime Investigation
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.

John Eads
May 72 min read


St. Charles County Man Accused in Multi-Count Case Involving Minor; Investigators Cite Videos, Threats
St. Charles County man held without bond after Lincoln County case involving a minor, recorded acts, and threats.

John Eads
Apr 192 min read


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


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


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


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


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 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


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


Troy Police Arrest Woman After Domestic Argument Turns Physical
A Troy woman faces a felony domestic assault charge after an argument allegedly escalated into violence involving a metal cup.

John Eads
Jan 212 min read


Multiple-Agency Search At Troy Inn Ends With Felony Arrest
A multi-agency police search at the Troy Inn ended with a felony arrest following a reported domestic assault.

John Eads
Jan 172 min read


Moscow Mills Man Arrested After Children Disclose Abuse, Bruising Documented
A Moscow Mills man faces felony child abuse charges after a school disclosure led to an investigation and arrest in Lincoln County.

John Eads
Jan 162 min read
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