Popular on TelAve
- Althea Gibson Honored as Final Release in U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program - 170
- BumblebeeSmart Introduces Rounded Busy Board Set for Preschoolers
- Cyntexa Announces Updates to ChargeOn on Salesforce AppExchange
- Cut Costs & Boost Profits with the First Major Upgrade in 30 YEARS Replacing Rotary Lasers and Historic Clear Tube Altimeter Bubbles
- How California Convinces Buyers Not to Purchase New Cars — and How This Hurts Dealers
- Kudosity appoints Jules Holden to drive channel growth and expand offering in ecommerce and retail
- Own 327 Acres of American Prime Real Estate with 2 Miles Waterfront Worth In Millions for Just $7 — Worldwide Raffle Launched
- Nebraska and Starlink Local Installers working together for reliable internet
- Introducing TimelyTAXES™: A High-Speed, In-House Tax Engine Built for Telecom
- Dr. Alexander Eastman Returns to Suburban Hospital to Deliver Keynote on Crisis Leadership
Similar on TelAve
- The End of "Influencer" Gambling: Bonusetu Analyzes Finland's Strict New Casino Marketing Laws
- NAFMNP Awarded USDA Cooperative Agreement to Continue MarketLink Program Under FFAB
- CCHR Documentary Probes Growing Evidence Linking Psychiatric Drugs to Violence
- Contracting Resources Group Receives 2025 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor
- Finland's Gambling Reform Promises "Single-Click" Block for All Licensed Sites
- Coalition and CCHR Call on FDA to Review Electroshock Device and Consider a Ban
- "Dr. Vincent Michael Malfitano Expands Monterey–Sicily Cultural Diplomacy With Major International Media Engagement"
- "Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph, Volume II" Documents the Truth About Latino Excellence and Impact on American Society
- CCHR: New Data Shows Millions of U.S. Children Caught in Escalating Psychiatric Polypharmacy
- Safe Health Zones: A Global Breakthrough to Protect Night-Shift Workers from Preventable Harm
Columbia Police respond to child kidnapping on North Providence Road
TelAve News/10884118
(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia Police officers responded to a call regarding the kidnapping of two young children on December 18th at approximately 3:45 p.m. The incident took place in the 1600 block of North Providence Road, where an adult female was seen driving away with the children, ages 1 and 3, in her vehicle.
Upon receiving the call, Columbia Police immediately issued an Amber Alert in hopes of locating the missing children. The Missouri State Highway Patrol joined in the search and located the vehicle on Interstate 70 near the Higginsville exit around 4:30 p.m. Thankfully, both children were found unharmed and safely recovered.
The suspect, identified as Joy A. Smith, a 24-year-old resident of Columbia, was arrested by Columbia Police officers on charges of two counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of first-degree tampering.
More on TelAve News
The Columbia Police Department expressed their gratitude to both the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Boone County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in locating the missing children.
As this is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. Anonymous tips can also be provided through CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or online at http://www.p3tips.com/899. A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be given to those who provide information that leads to an arrest.
The case has been assigned number 2025-012077 and falls under Missouri statutes for first-degree kidnapping (565.110) and tampering in the first degree (569.080).
Upon receiving the call, Columbia Police immediately issued an Amber Alert in hopes of locating the missing children. The Missouri State Highway Patrol joined in the search and located the vehicle on Interstate 70 near the Higginsville exit around 4:30 p.m. Thankfully, both children were found unharmed and safely recovered.
The suspect, identified as Joy A. Smith, a 24-year-old resident of Columbia, was arrested by Columbia Police officers on charges of two counts of first-degree kidnapping and one count of first-degree tampering.
More on TelAve News
- "BigPirate" Sets Sail: A New Narrative-Driven Social Casino Adventure
- Phinge CEO Ranked #1 Globally by Crunchbase for the Last Week, Will Be in Las Vegas Jan. 4-9, the Week of CES to Discuss Netverse & IPO Coming in 2026
- Women's Everyday Safety Is Changing - The Blue Luna Shows How
- Microgaming Unveils Red Papaya: A New Studio Delivering Cutting-Edge, Feature-Rich Slots
- 5-Star Duncan Injury Group Expands Personal Injury Representation to Arizona
The Columbia Police Department expressed their gratitude to both the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Boone County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in locating the missing children.
As this is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. Anonymous tips can also be provided through CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or online at http://www.p3tips.com/899. A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be given to those who provide information that leads to an arrest.
The case has been assigned number 2025-012077 and falls under Missouri statutes for first-degree kidnapping (565.110) and tampering in the first degree (569.080).
0 Comments
Latest on TelAve News
- Champagne, Caviar Bumps & Pole Performances — Welcome the New Year Early with HandPicked Social Club
- A New Soul Album: Heart Of Kwanzaa, 7-Day Celebration
- Allegiant Management Group Named 2025 Market Leader in Orlando by PropertyManagement.com
- NAFMNP Awarded USDA Cooperative Agreement to Continue MarketLink Program Under FFAB
- Costa Oil - 10 Minute Oil Change Surpasses 70 Locations with Construction of San Antonio, TX Stores — Eyes Growth Via Acquisition or Being Acquired
- LaTerra and Respark Under Contract with AIMCO to Acquire a $455M, 7-Property Chicago Multifamily Portfolio
- Record Revenue, Tax Tailwinds, and AI-Driven Scale: Why Off The Hook YS Inc. Is Emerging as a Standout in the $57 Billion U.S. Marine Market
- VSee Health (N A S D A Q: VSEE) Secures $6.0M At-Market Investment, Accelerates Expansion as Revenues Surge
- Children Rising Appoints Marshelle A. Wilburn as New Executive Director
- Fairmint CEO Joris Delanoue Elected General Director of the Canton Foundation
- Sleep Basil Mattress Co.'s Debuts New Home Page Showcasing Performance Sleep Solutions for Active Denver Lifestyles
- Bent Danholm Joins The American Dream TV as Central Florida Host
- The Nature of Miracles Celebrates 20th Anniversary Third Edition Published by DreamMakers Enterprises LLC
- Artificial Intelligence Leader Releases Children's Book on Veterans Day
- Felicia Allen Hits #1 Posthumously with "Christmas Means Worship"
- CCHR Documentary Probes Growing Evidence Linking Psychiatric Drugs to Violence
- Creative Investment Research Warns AT&T Rollback Undermines Market Integrity
- TimelyBill at ITEXPO 2026: Modern Billing for Modern Telecom
- Tokenized Real-World Assets: Iguabit Brings Institutional Investment Opportunities to Brazil
- MEX Finance meluncurkan platform keuangan berbasis riset yang berfokus pada data, logika, dan efisiensi pengambilan keputusan investasi