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Former Missouri Democrat Party secretary arrested for domestic assault, endangering welfare of child

Mar. 18

Former Missouri Democrat Party secretary arrested for domestic assault, endangering welfare of childJonathan Kessler, former Missouri Democratic Party secretary and Southeast Missouri State University professor, was arrested for domestic assault, child endangerment and unlawful weapon use.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Perryville man after gunfire damages apartment window

Mar. 14

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Perryville man after gunfire damages apartment windowA Perryville man was arrested after gunfire damaged an apartment window in Cape Girardeau. Jamond Rush, 31, was stopped by police, leading to the discovery of a handgun and drug paraphernalia.

Court adds third charge to SEMO football player's criminal case, bond raised

Mar. 12

Court adds third charge to SEMO football player's criminal case, bond raisedSEMO football player Tony Terry faces a third charge in his criminal case, including aggravated fleeing. Bond raised to $60,000 after alleged high-speed chase and arrest.

SEMO football player arrested for operating vehicle in careless manner

Mar. 10

SEMO football player arrested for operating vehicle in careless mannerA SEMO football player, Tony Terry, was arrested for reckless driving by the state Highway Patrol. The incident involved a high-speed chase, traffic violations and evasion of a police stop.

Armed criminal action charge dropped against Lamb in Lawless case

Feb. 21

Armed criminal action charge dropped against Lamb in Lawless caseThe armed criminal action charge against Leon Lamb in the 1992 Mischelle Lawless murder case has been dropped because of Missouri's statute of limitations. Lamb, Lawless' ex-boyfriend, was the last to see her alive.

Cape Girardeau man allegedly points firearm at victims, says they're hostages

Feb. 17

Cape Girardeau man allegedly points firearm at victims, says they're hostagesCurtis Hedge, 22, of Cape Girardeau was arrested for allegedly holding victims at gunpoint and endangering a child. Hedge faces charges including unlawful weapon use and child endangerment.

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.

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