crime

Lawrence Schanda sentenced to life in prison for murder of niece Jessi Wilfong

Feb. 14

Lawrence Schanda sentenced to life in prison for murder of niece Jessi WilfongLawrence Schanda has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his niece, Jessi Wilfong, after being found guilty of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and evidence tampering.

Robbery reported in Cape

Feb. 14

Robbery reported in CapeA robbery in Cape Girardeau led to the arrest of two juveniles after a victim was assaulted and robbed near a bus stop. Police used a camera system to track the suspects' vehicle. Two remain at large.

Former teacher's aide files guilty plea in criminal case involving sexual contact with student

Feb. 11

Former teacher's aide files guilty plea in criminal case involving sexual contact with studentKristin Rose Kirker, a former teacher's aide at Kelly High School, pleads guilty to a felony charge of sexual contact with a student. Her sentencing is scheduled for March, with a plea deal capping at four years.

Lamb waives extradition; attorney vows to 'vigorously defend' client to prevent repeat of history in Lawless case

Feb. 6

Lamb waives extradition; attorney vows to 'vigorously defend' client to prevent repeat of history in...Leon Lamb waives extradition to Missouri for the 1992 murder of Mischelle Lawless, as his attorney pledges a robust defense to avoid past judicial errors seen in the exoneration of Josh Kezer.

Cape Girardeau man arrested for allegedly assaulting roommate

Feb. 6

Cape Girardeau man arrested for allegedly assaulting roommateA 62-year-old Cape Girardeau man, Kenneth Franks, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his roommate with a blunt object and a knife. He faces charges of unlawful weapon use, armed criminal action and domestic assault.

Cape-based Tik-Tok personality set for preliminary hearing on counts of burglary, property damage

Feb. 6

Cape-based Tik-Tok personality set for preliminary hearing on counts of burglary, property damageCape Girardeau TikTok personality Corey Pech faces a preliminary hearing March 5 for charges of burglary and property damage. Pech, with more than 438,000 followers, allegedly attempted to break into a bedroom.

Cape Girardeau shooting suspect from one year ago found in Ohio

Feb. 6

Cape Girardeau shooting suspect from one year ago found in OhioA suspect in a 2023 Cape Girardeau shooting was arrested in Cleveland by U.S. marshals. Anthony Conner, also wanted for a 2024 Cleveland homicide, allegedly shot a woman during a dispute.

Charleston man arrested after allegedly making terrorist threat at Cape SportsPlex

Feb. 4

Charleston man arrested after allegedly making terrorist threat at Cape SportsPlexA Charleston man, Mackenzie Ivy, was arrested for allegedly making a terrorist threat at Cape Girardeau SportsPlex following a coach altercation. A 9 mm handgun was found in his vehicle.

Cape Police Department presents new app, camera registration to Cape Council

Feb. 4

Cape Police Department presents new app, camera registration to Cape CouncilThe Cape Girardeau Police Department presented their anonymous tip app and security camera registration program to the City Council on Monday, highlighting privacy features and community involvement in crime prevention.

Cape Girardeau man arrested for alleged domestic assault

Feb. 3

Cape Girardeau man arrested for alleged domestic assaultCape Girardeau man, Walter A. Gustafson, 53, was arrested for alleged domestic assault, accused of physically attacking a victim. He remains in custody on a $25,000 bond, denying wrongdoing.

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