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Elsberry Man Accused of Confronting Officer at Home Days After Son’s Arrest
Three days after an Elsberry officer arrested his son and had his motorcycle towed, a father appeared at the officer’s home. The confrontation ended with a trespassing charge and a $5,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
2 days ago3 min read


Lincoln County Suspect Accused of Assault and Cutting Off Calls for Help
An overnight disturbance led to accusations of assault and taking phones and vehicle keys to prevent an escape or call for help. Travis McNatt remains in custody on a $15,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
6 days ago2 min read


Customer Knocked Unconscious During Hawk Point Gas Station Argument
An argument with a gas station clerk escalated when another customer stepped in to calm the situation. Jeffrey Letson faces a felony assault charge and remains in custody on a $10,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Oct 72 min read


A New Manufacturer, a Nearly Full Jail and More Millcreek Questions: Inside Tuesday’s Commission Meeting
A manufacturer bringing approximately 50 jobs to Moscow Mills, limited space at the county jail and unresolved Millcreek safety questions led Tuesday’s commission meeting. Read the recap, browse meeting photos and watch the full video.

John Eads
Oct 75 min read


Deputies Say Man Choked Woman, Smashed Her Car and Threatened to Burn Down Two Homes
A Troy man faces two felony domestic assault charges after a woman was found crying and struggling to breathe following an alleged attack.

John Eads
Oct 63 min read


Felony Fleeing Charge Filed After Moscow Mills Pursuit Ends in Rollover
A traffic stop on U.S. 61 became a four-minute pursuit reaching nearly 100 mph before an overturned pickup brought traffic on Route C down to one lane. The driver is now in custody and facing seven charges.

John Eads
Sep 234 min read


Man Accused of Threatening Woman With Protection Order, Sending Revolver Video
A man is being held without bond after Troy police say he threatened a woman protected by a court order and sent her a video involving a revolver.

John Eads
Sep 173 min read


More Than 4,500 Images Uncovered in Child Pornography Investigation at Troy Home
A cyber tip led investigators to a Troy home, where a forensic review of a laptop uncovered more than 4,500 images, including suspected child sexual abuse material.

John Eads
Sep 44 min read


Troy Man Accused of Punching, Choking Woman in Assault Caught on Video
Multiple witnesses recorded a confrontation that left a woman with a head injury and a Troy man facing a felony assault charge. Rex Stacey Truesdell remains in the Lincoln County Jail.

John Eads
Aug 133 min read


Troy Man Faces Statutory Rape, Sodomy Charges Involving Child Under 14
A Troy man is being held without bond on 10 felony charges involving a child under 14, including multiple counts of first-degree statutory rape and sodomy.

John Eads
Aug 113 min read


Domestic Dispute Spills Into Street as Knives Fly, Children Caught in the Middle
A Winfield domestic dispute escalated into a physical confrontation involving kitchen knives, with one knife traveling across the street before deputies took Brianna Marie Bense into custody.

John Eads
Aug 114 min read


Troy Man Charged With 11 Felonies After Purse Stolen From Dollar General
A Troy man faces 11 felony stealing charges after a purse was taken from Dollar General and cards inside it were allegedly used or discarded around Troy.

John Eads
Aug 73 min read


Sheriff Staffing, Emergency Sirens, School Safety and Development Highlight County Commission Meeting
Lincoln County officials discussed deputy staffing, aging emergency sirens, new school safety resources, floodplain development and ongoing road projects during the Aug. 6 County Commission meeting.

John Eads
Aug 76 min read


Troy Man Faces New Domestic Assault Charges While Out on Bond
A Troy man is back in custody after prosecutors say he assaulted the same victim while out on bond in a pending domestic assault case. He is being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Jul 283 min read


Hawk Point Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to 287(g) Immigration Arrest
A Hawk Point man is facing misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop in Lincoln County led to an immigration investigation through the Sheriff's Office's federal 287(g) partnership with ICE.

John Eads
Jul 273 min read


Gun, Wallet and Cash Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle; Suspect Charged
An Elsberry man is facing multiple felony charges after a handgun, wallet and cash were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Highway B and the victim's debit card was later used at two local gas stations.

John Eads
Jul 272 min read


Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Troy Man Following Knife Incident
A Troy man remains in custody after authorities say he chased another individual with a curved knife before Troy Police executed a search warrant at his residence several days later.

John Eads
Jul 144 min read


Illinois Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Highway 61 Crash That Left One Seriously Injured
An Illinois man faces a felony charge after authorities say he rear-ended a vehicle on Highway 61, fled on foot and was found approximately two hours later more than two miles from the crash.

John Eads
Jul 143 min read


Neighbor’s Digital Alibi Exposes Alleged Fabricated Knife Attack, Leads To Felony Charge
A reported knife attack began to unravel after timestamped video placed the accused neighbor in Wright City during the alleged assault. A Foley woman now faces felony and misdemeanor charges.

John Eads
Jul 103 min read


Hawk Point Man Accused of Forced Entry, Smashed Video Cameras, and Assault in Early-Morning Rampage
An early morning domestic disturbance in Troy escalated into a terrifying home invasion, leaving security equipment destroyed and a victim violently assaulted.

John Eads
Jun 292 min read
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