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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


Armed Robbery In Troy Leads To Multiple Arrests After Snapchat Setup
A Snapchat-arranged PlayStation meetup in Troy allegedly turned into an armed robbery involving multiple firearms. Two Hawk Point suspects are now in custody in Lincoln County.

John Eads
May 272 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


Arkansas Man Killed Following Fiery Crash After Reported Sexual Assault Call In Troy
A reported sexual assault call in Troy ended minutes later in a fiery rollover crash that killed a 25-year-old Arkansas man early Wednesday morning.

John Eads
May 202 min read


Use Tax, Immigration Enforcement, And Road Costs Take Center Stage In Troy
The Troy Board of Aldermen debated a proposed ICE partnership agreement, revisited the city’s failed use tax proposal, discussed rising asphalt costs, and approved several ordinances during Monday night’s meeting.

John Eads
May 194 min read


Woman Accused Of Biting Man During Domestic Incident In Troy
A domestic disturbance in Troy ended with a woman accused of biting a man on the nose, resisting officers, and being taken to the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Winfield Business Owner Accused Of Assault During Family Dispute
A Winfield business owner is facing multiple charges, including domestic assault and child endangerment, after deputies investigated a disturbance inside a Lincoln County home Saturday afternoon.

John Eads
May 182 min read


Fight Over Water Heater Lands Winfield Man In Jail On Child Abuse, Assault Charges
A Winfield man is facing multiple charges, including child abuse and domestic assault, after police say an argument over a water heater turned violent inside a residence Thursday evening.

John Eads
May 182 min read


From Hawk Point To Winfield: What Lincoln County Residents Should Know About Local ICE Agreements
Lincoln CountyWatch reviewed public 287(g) ICE agreements involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Hawk Point, and Winfield after questions emerged surrounding what the federal program actually allows local agencies to do — and what it does not.

John Eads
May 164 min read


Troy Disturbance Ends With Five Arrests After Truck Nearly Strikes Person, Police Say
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.

John Eads
May 133 min read


School Bus Catches Fire in Winfield; No Injuries Reported
Winfield school bus catches fire on N Ethlyn Rd; no injuries and no children were on board.

John Eads
Apr 271 min read


100 MPH, No Plate, Straight to the Woods — O’Fallon Man’s Run Ends in Lincoln County
O’Fallon man arrested after 100 mph motorcycle chase in Foley ends with crash and foot pursuit into the woods.

John Eads
Apr 232 min read


Driver Seriously Injured After Crossing Median, Hitting School Bus Head-On on Hwy 61
Crash involving school bus and car on Hwy 61 in Moscow Mills leaves three injured; crews remain on scene.

John Eads
Apr 232 min read


Winfield Board of Aldermen Meeting Recap: Public Comment Returns, Street Repairs Debated, Policy Changes Approved
Winfield BOA meeting brings back public comment, debates road repairs, and addresses resident concerns after late-night letter issue.

John Eads
Apr 224 min read


Animal Abuse Charges Filed Against Foley Man Following PETA Complaints and Allegations of Drugs from Ukraine
Foley man charged in animal abuse case tied to PETA complaints and drugs shipped from Ukraine.

John Eads
Apr 82 min read


Early Morning Truck Fire in Troy Destroys Vehicle, Spares Lives on Christmas Eve
Emergency crews responded to a fully involved vehicle fire early Christmas Eve along S. Linns Mill Road in Troy. The truck was destroyed, but all occupants were able to escape safely before flames spread, highlighting both a close call and the importance of quick action during emergencies.

John Eads
Dec 24, 20252 min read
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