The vast majority of parents in Missouri and across the country are dedicated to ensuring the safety of their children. For some parents with guns in the household, this includes providing lessons about gun safety. Unfortunately, police say that a lesson in one home turned to tragedy, resulting in an assault charge against a father and the hospitalization of a child. The incident reportedly happened on a day in April. A 45-year-old man says that his two children asked questions about his pistols, prompting him to give the 6-year-old and 8-year-old a lesson on gun safety. After the lesson ..read more

Most people recognize the importance of stop signs. Unfortunately, even the most careful drivers can sometimes overlook a traffic sign while driving. Reports indicate that a former police officer in Missouri is now facing multiple criminal charges, including DWI, following a fatal crash that is believed to have been caused by failure to obey a stop sign. The incident happened on a night in late February, but a recent report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol notes that it was asked to investigate as a driver involved in the incident served as the chief of the area Department of Public Safety ..read more

Heroin is illegal in all states, but the consequences of being found in the possession of this drug differs from state to state. If you or a loved one have already been accused of heroin possession, it is important that you understand where the law stands in your state and what punishments you may receive. You should also remember that there are many different treatment options for addiction. If you are an addict and you want to get better, you should know where you can find help. You may even be able to go to rehab instead of facing jail time. Drug charges in Missouri for heroin possession If ..read more

Anyone who has been a victim of theft likely knows of the helpless feeling that comes with such an event. Often, some may feel that law enforcement officers do not do enough to help them resolve their issues. Unfortunately, a man in Missouri who allegedly took matters into his own hands after his car was stolen now faces criminal charges, including assault. Police say that the incident ultimately led to a shooting that injured two teenagers. According to reports, a 31-year-old man was able to track down his vehicle using GPS after he claims it was stolen. Reports also state that the car owner ..read more

Most drivers have experienced a moment when his or her vehicle drifted off the side of the road. Typically, this sort of incident ends with the driver making a correction and continuing on his or her way. However, police claim that an accident in which a driver drove off the side of a road in Missouri was intentional; now the man faces DWI charges, among others. The incident reportedly happened on a Saturday morning in early May. According to reports, a 50-year-old man was driving when he allegedly drove off the right side of the road intentionally. Police said he accelerated and struck a ..read more

When a crime occurs, there is an understandable demand for answers. Unfortunately, those who are suspected of committing a crime may not fully understand their legal rights and options. In fact, two men in Missouri now face criminal charges, including murder, after investigators concluded that a fire was suspicious. The fire in question reportedly happened on a day in early April. Upon extinguishing the fire, officials say that they discovered the body of a 77-year-old woman. Law enforcement officials reportedly believed that the fire was suspicious, prompting an investigation that allegedly f ..read more

Whether or not something is suspicious is a subjective measure that likely means something different to different people. Despite this, it was allegedly a report of a suspicious vehicle that led to drug charges against an out-of-state man in Missouri. As a result of an encounter with police following such a report, a man is now charged with delivery of a controlled substance. According to reports, the events that led to the man's arrest happened during the evening hours of a day in April. Police say that they made contact with the man after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. When ..read more

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