Jefferson City Police will have patrols out all day today, as part of their St. Patrick’s Day DWI enforcement. Jefferson City Police are increasing DWI saturation patrols, to keep impaired drivers off the road. Jefferson City Police emphasize that impaired driving crashes are preventable, adding that the only safe driver is one who is completely …
Jefferson City animal shelter closed to public this wek
Staffing shortages and COVID are to blame for the decision to close the Jefferson City animal shelter to the public this week, starting Monday morning. City officials say the shelter lacks the staff needed to remain open to the public. Jefferson City Police say the decision will allow the shelter’s limited staff to focus on …
Probation could be revoked for mid-Missouri woman who led officers on pursuit through multiple counties
A Jefferson City woman who led authorities on a pursuit through three counties could be heading back to prison. Jefferson City Police officers say 36-year-old Erin Starke had a felony no bond warrant for her arrest, when they tried to pull her over. She fled on Highway 63 and eventually on rural roads near Hartsburg. …
Multiple vehicles struck by gunfire in Jefferson City park; witnesses aren’t cooperating with JCPD
Jefferson City Police need your help in solving a shots fired incident late Wednesday night at McClung park. The incident happened at about 11 p.m. Detectives say while no injuries are reported, they recovered more than 16 shell casings and a 40-caliber handgun near McClung Park’s building or the parking lot. Jefferson City Police also …
Minnesota sex crimes suspect captured in Jefferson City; suspect told police he planned to die Saturday
Jefferson City Police have arrested a wanted Minnesota suspect, after the man allegedly threatened to assault them so they’d use lethal force against him. JCPD officers say 53-year-old Derek Burgin has a no bond warrant in Ramsey County, Minnesota for sex crimes, and told Jefferson City officers that he planned to die on Saturday. Burgin allegedly …