A Quincy man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Monday after admitting to distributing crack cocaine. Cary D. Holder, 31, was sentenced in Springfield by Judge Sue Myerscough. His sentence was less than the 15 2/3...More>>
A 33-year-old Quincy man was arrested on aggravated arson charges after authorities allege he set fire to garbage and placed it inside a building.More>>
HANNIBAL -- Hannibal police arrested a Monroe City man Thursday on a drug charge. Police reported that Alvin R. Mayfield Jr., 31, was arrested after he tried to flee from officers during a stop at 11:53 a.m. at the...More>>
Adam's County 911 received a report of a possible shooting at Sixth and Cedar at 1:01 a.m. Monday, but Quincy police officers responding to the scene found no victims or physical evidence of a shooting. Police said...More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The glass window of the Papa John's restaurant at 204 Steamboat Bend Shopping Center was shattered when a car hit the steel beam in front of the store, sending hunks of concrete through the glass front. ...More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Fire and smoke heavily damaged a house at 1243 Church St. at 12:53 p.m. Sunday, but no one was injured. The fire has been ruled accidental Twelve firefighters from all three Hannibal fire stations...More>>
Saturday, June 15 2013 1:33 AM EDT2013-06-15 05:33:02 GMT
A medical transport craft made an emergency landing Friday at Baldwin Field at the Quincy Regional Airport after one of its engines failed.
A medical transport craft made an emergency landing Friday at Baldwin Field at the Quincy Regional Airport after one of its engines failed.The Tri-Township Fire Department, the Central Adams Fire Department
Thursday, June 13 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-06-14 01:34:43 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, Mo. -- Two teens were injured Thursday afternoon in an ATV accident west of Alexandria. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2008 Kawasaki ATV driven by Westin J. Schorr, 16, of
ALEXANDRIA, Mo. -- Two teens were injured Thursday afternoon in an ATV accident west of Alexandria. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2008 Kawasaki ATV driven by Westin J. Schorr, 16, of Alexandria was westbound...
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:57:43 GMT
A Lincoln man who played a part in a methamphetamine-making operation in Adams County pleaded guilty to his role in the operation on Thursday. Richard D. Rigg,
A Lincoln man who played a part in a methamphetamine-making operation in Adams County pleaded guilty to his role in the operation on Thursday. Richard D. Rigg, 33, pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful possession of meth...
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:57:08 GMT
Turning his life around since a methamphetamine arrest paid off for a Quincy man at his sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Facing up to a five-year prison sentence
Turning his life around since a methamphetamine arrest paid off for a Quincy man at his sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Facing up to a five-year prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of meth in...
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:30:23 GMT
A Quincy man who was in a standoff with the Quincy Police Department earlier this year will go on trial in September. Donald "Rick" Pruet ...
A Quincy man who was in a standoff with the Quincy Police Department earlier this year will go on trial in September. Donald "Rick" Pruett, 52, is scheduled to have his criminal sexual abuse trial start on Sept. 9 in front...
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:49:00 GMT
A 45-year-old Quincy man is lodged in the Adams County Jail after he was arrested Tuesday night for aggravated unlawful participation in methamphetamine production.
A 45-year-old Quincy man is lodged in the Adams County Jail after he was arrested Tuesday night for aggravated unlawful participation in methamphetamine production.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:06:48 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer A third Quincy man arrested in connection with a methamphetamine bust at a Quincy mobile home park pleaded guilty to charges on Wednesday. Thomas L. Dickerson,
A third Quincy man arrested in connection with a methamphetamine bust at a Quincy mobile home park pleaded guilty to charges on Wednesday. Thomas L. Dickerson, 48, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of meth precursors....
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:51:49 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer A Quincy man was sent to prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to his fifth DUI charge. Scott E. Espe, 56, was sentenced to nine years in the Illinois Department
A Quincy man was sent to prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to his fifth DUI charge. Scott E. Espe, 56, was sentenced to nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Scott Walden as part of a plea...
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:37:53 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer An Adams County Circuit Court judge refused to sentence a woman on a drug charge on Wednesday, saying he didn't agree with the plea agreement that was reached.
An Adams County Circuit Court judge refused to sentence a woman on a drug charge on Wednesday, saying he didn't agree with the plea agreement that was reached. Judge William Mays recused himself from a case involving...
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:14:20 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer A state law board has recommended that a Mount Sterling-based attorney be suspended after he posted surveillance video on YouTube. A three-person hearing board
A state law board has recommended that a Mount Sterling-based attorney be suspended after he posted surveillance video on YouTube. A three-person hearing board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary...
Wednesday, June 12 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-06-12 13:27:12 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer A Hannibal, Mo., man will stand trial in August on kidnapping and criminal sexual assault charges after probable cause was found Tuesday during a preliminary
A Hannibal, Mo., man will stand trial in August on kidnapping and criminal sexual assault charges after probable cause was found Tuesday during a preliminary hearing. Joseph L. Shuck, 28, entered a not guilty plea in front...
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:49:40 GMT
By DON O'BRIEN Herald-Whig Staff Writer A Quincy man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in a methamphetamine case. Jamie L. Bias, 42, could have been
A Quincy man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in a methamphetamine case. Jamie L. Bias, 42, could have been sentenced to up to 30 years in the Illinois Department of...
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-06-11 13:10:19 GMT
Three Knox City, Mo., residents were injured in a car-truck accident 8:40 p.m. Friday at Sixth and Cedar.
Three Knox City, Mo., residents were injured in a car-truck accident 8:40 p.m. Friday at Sixth and Cedar. Dana M. Goodwin, 32, and her passengers, Kailey J. Goodwin, 8, and Andrew J. Goodwin, 4, were taken by ambulance to...
Monday, June 10 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:20:10 GMT
An ATV accident injured a Memphis driver at 7:30 p.m. Sunday on Route H, nine miles northeast of Memphis. Daphney A. Darcy, 42, sustained minor injuries and was taken by private auto ...
MEMPHIS, Mo. -- An ATV accident injured a Memphis driver at 7:30 p.m. Sunday on Route H, nine miles northeast of Memphis. Daphney A. Darcy, 42, sustained minor injuries and was taken by private auto to Scotland County...
Monday, June 10 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:15:23 GMT
Two people were injured in a one-car accident at 3:11 p.m. Saturday on Mo. 79 on the north edge of Clarksville. Jonathan R. Shealor, 28, and his passenger, Stacey M. Shealor, 26, both of Clarksville,...
CLARKSVILLE, Mo. -- Two people were injured in a one-car accident at 3:11 p.m. Saturday on Mo. 79 on the north edge of Clarksville. Jonathan R. Shealor, 28, and his passenger, Stacey M. Shealor, 26, both of Clarksville,...
Monday, June 10 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:13:38 GMT
Adams County is preparing to allow sheriff deputies to issue citations for certain violations instead of filing state charges against offenders, including for the possession of less than 2.5 grams of marijuana.
Adams County is preparing to allow sheriff deputies to issue citations for certain violations instead of filing state charges against offenders, including for the possession of less than 2.5 grams of marijuana. Four...
Monday, June 10 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-06-10 14:49:11 GMT
PERRY, Mo. -- Authorities say a 2-year-old boy died Saturday of injuries suffered when he was struck by a pickup truck backing up on private property.
PERRY, Mo. -- Authorities say a 2-year-old boy died of injuries suffered when he was struck by a pickup truck backing up on private property at 26657 Taft Trail in Perry at 7 p.m. Saturday. Ely B. Joiner was taken by Air...
Saturday, June 8 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-06-09 02:19:45 GMT
WAYLAND, Mo. -- A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after his cycle struck the rear of a vehicle Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Charles Lamma, 42, of Alexandria, Mo.,
WAYLAND, Mo. -- A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after his cycle struck the rear of a vehicle Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Charles Lamma, 42, of Alexandria, Mo., was driving west on U.S....
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-06-13 15:48:14 GMT
Circuit Court Charges filed Bruce L. Deffenbaugh, 44, of 505 Washington, was charged with theft over $500 stemming from a May 9 incident. Richard G. Myers, 49, of 505 Washington, was charged with
Circuit Court Charges filed Bruce L. Deffenbaugh, 44, of 505 Washington, was charged with theft over $500 stemming from a May 9 incident. Richard G. Myers, 49, of 505 Washington, was charged with possession of drug...
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-06-13 15:44:12 GMT
Circuit Court Charges filed Alexis Danielle Kaufman, 22, of 1303 1/2 State, was charged with possession of methamphetamine stemming from an April 13 incident. Tylen Jecole Tanner, 19, of 1140 S.
Circuit Court Charges filed Alexis Danielle Kaufman, 22, of 1303 1/2 State, was charged with possession of methamphetamine stemming from an April 13 incident. Tylen Jecole Tanner, 19, of 1140 S. 20th, was charged with...
Sunday, June 9 2013 1:02 AM EDT2013-06-09 05:02:56 GMT
Circuit Court Charges filed Antonio Benard Land, 23, of Bolingbrook, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of arson stemming from a Nov. 7, 2010, incident. William Russell Tournear,
Circuit Court Charges filed Antonio Benard Land, 23, of Bolingbrook, was charged with two counts of burglary and one count of arson stemming from a Nov. 7, 2010, incident. William Russell Tournear, 31, of 1619 North...
Friday, June 7 2013 3:03 PM EDT2013-06-07 19:03:09 GMT
Circuit Court Charges filed Robert E. Miller, 37, of 538 1/2 Washington, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery stemming from a March 13 incident. Kevin M. Riley, 25, of 2300 VanBuren,
Circuit Court Charges filed Robert E. Miller, 37, of 538 1/2 Washington, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery stemming from a March 13 incident. Kevin M. Riley, 25, of 2300 VanBuren, was charged with...
Thursday, June 6 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-06-06 16:21:13 GMT
Quincy Police Thefts, burglaries Multiple items were taken from a residence the morning of May 10. Police gave no location for the incident. A front license Illinois plate, R568967, was taken from
Quincy Police Thefts, burglaries Multiple items were taken from a residence the morning of May 10. Police gave no location for the incident. A front license Illinois plate, R568967, was taken from a 2001 Saturn while...
Friday, May 31 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-05-31 16:07:03 GMT
Quincy Police Thefts, burglaries A Quincyan received a check for an item her son had for sale, but the check was for a much larger amount of money than the price of the item. The buyer asked the
Quincy Police Thefts, burglaries A Quincyan received a check for an item her son had for sale, but the check was for a much larger amount of money than the price of the item. The buyer asked the Quincyan to cash the...
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:12:40 GMT
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help in apprehending a fugitive. Earl M. Woods, 26, is wanted on an Adams County warrant for failure to appear on a battery charge. Woods is 6 feet tall
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help in apprehending a fugitive. Earl M. Woods, 26, is wanted on an Adams County warrant for failure to appear on a battery charge. Woods is 6 feet tall and weighs 200 pounds, with...
Thursday, June 6 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-06 16:01:59 GMT
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a theft. The Lewis County (Mo.) Sheriff's Department and the Adams County Sheriff's Department are investigating the theft of a trailer.
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving a theft. The Lewis County (Mo.) Sheriff's Department and the Adams County Sheriff's Department are investigating the theft of a trailer. At about 7 a.m. May...
Thursday, May 30 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-30 19:41:35 GMT
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help in apprehending a fugitive. Allen James Barnhart, 25, is wanted as of Wednesday on an Adams County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.
Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers needs your help in apprehending a fugitive. Allen James Barnhart, 25, is wanted as of Wednesday on an Adams County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Barnhart is 5 feet 11...
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>