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GPS Data, Rental Car Records Lead to Arrest in Elsberry Vape Shop Shooting
A suspect is now in custody after investigators linked him to the December armed robbery and shooting inside an Elsberry vape shop that left an employee shot in the back.

John Eads
May 272 min read


Lincoln County Coroner Identifies 22-Year-Old Killed In Hwy 47 Crash Near Troy
A 22-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning following a serious crash along Hwy 47 near Two Pine Drive in Troy as emergency crews shut down the roadway for several hours.

John Eads
May 241 min read


Family Photos, Military Medals And Personal Keepsakes Recovered After Troy Storage Unit Burglary
An Elsberry man remains in custody after deputies say he broke into an ex-girlfriend’s storage unit in Troy and stole more than $3,500 worth of belongings, including family keepsakes and military medals.

John Eads
May 222 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


One Fatality Confirmed Following Overnight Rollover Crash In Troy
One person was killed following a fiery overnight rollover crash along Hwy 47 near Woodcrest Dr in Troy early Wednesday morning.

John Eads
May 201 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


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


Stolen Zero-Turn Mower Investigation Leads To Arrest After GPS Alert
A stolen zero-turn mower hidden near Fountain N Lakes subdivision was recovered after investigators used GPS tracking and trail camera footage, leading to a felony charge against Brandon Christopher Hauk.

John Eads
May 162 min read


County Market Theft Report In Winfield Ends Without Charges After Alcohol Located Inside Store
A theft report at County Market in Winfield ended without charges after the alcohol was later found inside the store, according to CAD notes and statements obtained by Lincoln CountyWatch.

John Eads
May 142 min read


Woman Suffers Broken Jaw, Strangulation Injuries During Violent Silex Assault
A woman suffered a broken jaw, loose teeth, and strangulation injuries during a violent domestic assault in Silex while children reportedly screamed for help.

John Eads
May 113 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


Two-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Closes Hwy OO in Old Monroe
A crash involving two vehicles temporarily shut down Hwy OO at Childs Rd in Old Monroe Monday morning. Minor injuries were reported.

John Eads
May 41 min read


Medical Helicopter Requested After Motorcycle Crash in Hawk Point
Emergency crews are responding to a motorcycle crash in Hawk Point with a medical helicopter requested and Prairie Rd closed in both directions.

John Eads
May 21 min read


Man Killed After E-Bike Struck by Pickup on U.S. 61 Near Moscow Mills
A Moscow Mills man has been identified after a fatal crash involving an e-bike and a pickup truck on U.S. 61 early Saturday morning.

John Eads
May 21 min read


Hook, Line, and Tracker: Woman Arrested After Taking Bait Trailer
Woman arrested after taking GPS-tracked trailer in Moscow Mills, leading deputies straight to her location.

John Eads
Apr 212 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


Silex Aldermen Involved in Roadside Fight; Both Sides Tell Different Stories
Silex aldermen involved in roadside fight on April 7; both sides give different accounts, no charges filed.

John Eads
Apr 82 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


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
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