Officers with the Springfield Police Department say they are investigating more sexual assault cases than usual. The department investigated 337 cases of sexual assault during the 2022 …
Read More »Man from Lebanon Sentenced for Rape Charge
Prosecutors in Laclede County say a man from Lebanon is facing decades in prison for charges of rape. 52-year-old Jerry Warnock pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and …
Read More »Woman from Springfield Facing Felony Charges for Driving with Kids on Roof
A woman from Springfield is being charged with four felonies after driving with kids on the roof of her car. Investigators say 23-year-old Katrina Spivey was driving …
Read More »Former Nixa Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Involving a Minor
Prosecutors in Nixa say a former police officer with the city is entering an Alford Plea for sex crimes against a minor. Cody Scott pleaded guilty to …
Read More »Man from Springfield Arrested, Charged with Possession of Meth
A man from Springfield is facing charges of drug possession after authorities in Jasper County found methamphetamine in his car. Investigators say 41-year-old Jeremy Whitcher was speeding …
Read More »Drug Bust in Pulaski County Seizes Nearly 600 Grams of Meth
One person is in custody after a drug bust by deputies found almost 600 grams of methamphetamine. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says the search happened in …
Read More »Suspect in Springfield Convenience Store Shooting Identified
A man is in custody in connection with a shooting at a convenience store in Springfield over the weekend. According to investigators, police were called the scene …
Read More »Suspect In Pierce Avenue Shooting Jailed
A suspect has been charged in a weekend shooting. Court documents show 43-year-old Deaudra Kelley of Springfield is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The …
Read More »Springfield Police Investigating Downtown Shooting; One Injured, One Arrested
Springfield Police say one person is in the hospital and another is in custody following a shooting at a parking garage downtown. Officers say the shooting happened …
Read More »Man from Springfield Arrested for Threatening Police Using “Finger Gun”
A man from Springfield is accused of threatening officers while robbing an area grocery store. 41-year-old Jerimiah Green is charged with second-degree burglary, resisting arrest and armed …
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