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Winfield Man Killed Following Hours-Long Barricaded Incident, Officer-Involved Shooting
An hours-long barricaded subject incident on Pinewood Drive in Winfield ended with an officer-involved shooting that left a 69-year-old man dead after authorities say he pointed a firearm at Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT members.

John Eads
6 days ago4 min read


Public Asked To Avoid Pinewood Drive Area As Active Barricaded Incident Continues
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Pinewood Drive area in Winfield as the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol SWAT Team and multiple agencies respond to an active barricaded subject incident.

John Eads
6 days ago2 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
7 days ago3 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


Vault File #001
Explore Vault File #001, the complete investigative archive surrounding the Winfield Mayor Altercation. Review surveillance video, body-worn camera recordings, investigative records, witness statements and official documents in one organized location.

John Eads
Jul 214 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


Did The Conflict End At The County Line? Was St. Charles County Truly Independent?
Lincoln CountyWatch examines public records, prosecutorial recusals and overlapping legal roles after the Winfield bar fight investigation was transferred to St. Charles County and ultimately declined.

John Eads
Jul 58 min read


Behind Closed Doors: The Investigation and City Hall Shakeup
An inside look at the 150-page investigative file, administrative suspensions, and rapid public works personnel changes following the December 2025 bar brawl involving Winfield municipal leadership and off-duty police officers.

John Eads
Jul 116 min read


Inside the Chaos at Playoffs II: The Midnight Brawl That Involved Winfield’s Mayor and Two Off-Duty Officers
"Fu** being the mayor! I don't care!" What began as a celebratory city awards banquet ended with an off-duty police officer choking Winfield's mayor unconscious in a local bar parking lot. In Part 1 of this exclusive four-part investigative series, Lincoln CountyWatch uses official surveillance logs and witness accounts to deliver a minute-by-minute breakdown of the midnight melee at Playoffs II. Read the full unedited account—free for a limited time.

John Eads
Jun 298 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


Lincoln County Woman Accused Of Repeated 911 Calls Faces New Case
A Troy woman is facing an additional criminal case after emergency responders were dispatched eight times in 11 days for calls that resulted in repeated responses from ambulance, fire and law enforcement personnel across Lincoln County.

John Eads
Jun 262 min read


Wanted Man Accused Of Fleeing Deputies Through Lincoln County Before Capture
A Lincoln County traffic stop turned into a pursuit through multiple rural roadways before ending in a foot chase and arrest. Jordan Lee Sanders now faces a felony charge after deputies say he fled from law enforcement Monday night.

John Eads
Jun 242 min read


Second Suspect, Alleged Shooter Arrested In Elsberry Vape Shop Robbery Case
Nearly six months after a robbery and shooting at The SPOT Smoke and Play in Elsberry left one victim wounded, investigators have arrested a second suspect and revealed new details about what allegedly happened inside the business that night.

John Eads
Jun 224 min read


Wanted Man Captured Near Highway MM After Alleged Attempt To Evade Arrest in
A wanted Moscow Mills man is back in custody after police say he fled into a home, escaped through a basement window, and was later located in the woods near Highway MM.

John Eads
Jun 92 min read


$125,000 Bond Ordered After Deputies Obtain Blood Draw Search Warrant
A Lincoln County crash investigation led deputies to obtain a blood draw search warrant after a Troy man allegedly left the scene, later drove past investigators on a UTV, and refused a breath test. He is now being held on a $125,000 cash-only bond.

John Eads
Jun 23 min read
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