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Trial of man accused of killing niece finishes second day of testimony

Jan. 9

Trial of man accused of killing niece finishes second day of testimonyThe prosecution concludes its testimonies against Lawrence Schanda, accused of murdering his niece Jessi Wilfong. Key testimonies from forensic experts and family members paint picture for jury as the trial progresses.

Cape Girardeau Police Department highlights DWI trends in 2024

Jan. 6

Cape Girardeau Police Department highlights DWI trends in 2024Cape Girardeau police report a rise in DWI cases, with 135 incidents in 2024, the highest since 2017. Their proactive traffic safety approach focuses on identifying impaired drivers through regular stops.

Police report 12-31-24

Dec. 30, 2024

Police report 12-31-24The Cape Girardeau Police Department responded to multiple incidents, including warrant arrests, assaults, and thefts. In Jackson, several arrests were made for offenses ranging from DUI to theft.

Cape Girardeau woman allegedly shoots man after argument

Dec. 28, 2024

Cape Girardeau woman allegedly shoots man after argument A Cape Girardeau woman, Shaquya Craddock, 31, was arrested for allegedly shooting a man in the leg after a domestic dispute. The incident occurred Dec. 26, and the victim was hospitalized.

Former boyfriend indicted by grand jury for first-degree murder in 1992 Mischelle Lawless case

Dec. 21, 2024

Former boyfriend indicted by grand jury for first-degree murder in 1992 Mischelle Lawless caseLeon Lamb has been indicted for the 1992 murder of Mischelle Lawless, his former girlfriend. Lawless' murder case had previously led to a wrongful conviction, later overturned.

Cape Girardeau man arrested for resisting police after car crash involving patrol car

Dec. 16, 2024

Cape Girardeau man arrested for resisting police after car crash involving patrol carA Cape Girardeau man, Lionel Dixon, was arrested for assault, resisting arrest and DWI after crashing into a polince patrol car. Dixon allegedly resisted police, refused sobriety tests and threatened officers.

East Prairie man arrested for attempting to meet minor at SEMO

Dec. 13, 2024

East Prairie man arrested for attempting to meet minor at SEMOAn East Prairie man, Paul Blanchard Bixler, 55, was arrested for allegedly attempting to meet a minor for sex at Southeast Missouri State University. He faces felony charges and is held on a $50,000 bond.

Cape Girardeau man found not guilty of second-degree murder

Dec. 12, 2024

Cape Girardeau man found not guilty of second-degree murderJaden T. Young, 24, was acquitted of all charges, including second-degree murder, related to the 2020 homicide of Anthony Miller in Cape Girardeau, after a three-day trial with only one witness.

Two Cape Girardeau men arrested in connection to armed robbery

Dec. 12, 2024

Two Cape Girardeau men arrested in connection to armed robberyThe Cape Girardeau Police Department has arrested two Cape Girardeau men in connection with a report of an armed robbery Oct. 28 in the 600 block of South Spring Avenue.

Former Postal worker pleads guilty to embezzlement of mail

Dec. 12, 2024

Former Postal worker pleads guilty to embezzlement of mailFormer Postal worker Joseph Wilkins pleads guilty to mail embezzlement after stealing gift cards for personal use. The crime, spanning December 2023 to April 2024, could lead to a five-year sentence.

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