SemoCrime

07/27/2026

After a man dies in police custody, residents in a Missouri town demand answers.

After Lloyd Gilmore dies in Sikeston police custody following a Taser shock and restraints, residents in this Missouri town with a fraught racial past demand an...

07/23/2026

Marble Hill man found dead in Cape Girardeau; 45-year-old charged with first-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action after assault with a pole.

07/22/2026

Police say a Lesterville man stole a 2024 Mustang from a Perryville dealership, led officers on a chase through downtown and a school campus, and now faces multiple felonies and no bond.

Police say a Lesterville man stole a 2024 Mustang from a Perryville dealership, led officers on a chase through downtown and a school campus, and now faces mult...

07/21/2026

Two people were found dead in Malden after a 911 call about possible gunshot victims, prompting a multi-agency investigation with no known threat to the public.

07/21/2026

Major Case Squad probes death of man found bleeding on North Main Street in Cape Girardeau; victim’s name withheld, no arrests as police seek tips.

07/20/2026

Case of former Leopold Fire District board member accused of three felony thefts via Amazon purchases continued to Sept. 10 for plea/trial setting in Bollinger County.

Case of former Leopold Fire District board member accused of three felony thefts via Amazon purchases continued to Sept. 10 for plea/trial setting in Bollinger ...

07/20/2026

Missouri developer, employees accused of illegally moving historic graves want class action lawsuit dropped.

Developer and workers accused of disturbing 200-year-old graves seek to toss civil suit, while a descendant of those buried argues the case should move forward....

07/16/2026

Juvenile arrested after allegedly firing at vehicle in Cape Girardeau; police say suspect found with firearm after search warrant, investigation ongoing.

07/14/2026

California man staying in Missouri is charged with stalking and harassment after allegedly secretly photographing waitresses at an Oak Ridge restaurant.

07/14/2026

Farmington man gets 10 years in federal prison for supplying fentanyl-laced pills to a friend before his fatal overdose; sentence will run consecutive to 10 pending state cases.

Farmington man gets 10 years in federal prison for supplying fentanyl-laced pills to a friend before his fatal overdose; sentence will run consecutive to 10 pen...