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Retired Sheriff’s Office major looks back at 29-year career
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Retired Sheriff’s Office major looks back at 29-year career

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Apr 4, 2022

Maj. Gary Higginbotham of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office retired last week after nearly 29 years with the agency.

High Ridge man arrested following pursuit, standoff
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High Ridge man arrested following pursuit, standoff

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 19, 2021

A 28-year-old High Ridge man was arrested following a chase on Hwy. 141 and a standoff at a Fenton-area home, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s O…

Cabinet company’s truck along with tools, wood projects stolen in Barnhart
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Cabinet company’s truck along with tools, wood projects stolen in Barnhart

  • By Leader staff
  • Aug 15, 2021

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a box truck, which contained tools and finished projects, from a cabinet c…

Sheriff’s Office announces promotions, command staff changes
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Sheriff’s Office announces promotions, command staff changes

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Sep 2, 2020

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has made several changes to its command staff.

Barnhart man faces murder charge in death of Festus man
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Barnhart man faces murder charge in death of Festus man

  • By Leader staff
  • May 26, 2020

Christopher R. Sokolic Jr., 27, of Barnhart has been charged with murder for allegedly killing a man and leaving him in a field in the 1500 bl…

Barnhart man arrested for allegedly killing Festus man
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Barnhart man arrested for allegedly killing Festus man

  • By Leader staff
  • May 26, 2020

A 27-year-old Barnhart man was arrested early this morning (May 26) for allegedly killing a Festus man and leaving him in a field in the 1500 …

House Springs man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting Byrnes Mill man
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House Springs man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting Byrnes Mill man

  • By Leader staff
  • May 6, 2020

David Paul Zufall Jr., 35, of House Springs has been charged with two felonies for allegedly shooting a 44-year-old Byrnes Mill man Tuesday af…

Update: Man in fair condition after being shot outside Fenton-area Walgreens; suspect arrested
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Update: Man in fair condition after being shot outside Fenton-area Walgreens; suspect arrested

  • By Leader staff
  • May 6, 2020

A 44-year-old Byrnes Mill man was in fair condition this morning (May 6), the day after he was shot multiple times outside the Walgreens store…

Authorities investigate abuse allegations against Pevely-area church day care employees
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Authorities investigate abuse allegations against Pevely-area church day care employees

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 4, 2020

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and state authorities are investigating abuse allegations against former employees at a day care program…

Update: Sheriff’s Office locates woman believed to be connected to double shooting in Barnhart
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Update: Sheriff’s Office locates woman believed to be connected to double shooting in Barnhart

  • By Leader staff
  • Jan 30, 2020

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has located a 24-year-old Hillsboro woman, who is believed to be connected to a double shooting Jan. 25 …

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