CRIME & SAFETY
Missing 17-year-old from Springfield found safe
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After being missing for over two weeks, Reilly “Bella” Williams has been found safe, according to the Springfield Police Department. Williams went missing from Springfield on April 29, 2024, and SPD said they were increasingly concerned about Williams’ safety in a press conference on May 8. The circumstances surrounding Williams’ disappearance have […]
Ironman Officer Retires From Springfield Force
Springfield Deputy Police Chief Rupert Daniel has officially retired. Daniel joined the Springfield Police Department in 1986 and in 2019 he became the first Black officer in Springfield to reach the rank of Deputy Chief. Daniel served as a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces following 9-11 and he...
Task force makes drug bust on Kickapoo reservation
BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Just after 11 p.m. May 4, a search warrant was conducted by the Brown County Sheriffs Office Drug Task Force at 1145 113th Drive on the Kickapoo reservation, according to Sheriff John Merchant. At the conclusion of the...
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