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Deutsch Arrested Amidst Abuse, Trafficking Allegations
WINFIELD – A Winfield woman who adopted a dozen children and fostered more than 200 has been charged with three felonies stemming from allegations of abuse and trading a child for a monkey.
Prosecutor Investigating Child Services In Deutsch Case
By Gregory OrearGeneral Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney has started an investigation into the Missouri Division of Family Services for potential criminal wrongdoing involving the Brenda…
Longtime Foster Parent Accused of Abuse, Trafficking
WINFIELD – The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney is investigating child abuse and trafficking allegations that include the swap of a child for a monkey.
Hayes Dodges Jail, Felony In Plea Deal
TROY – In a real-life version of the famous Monopoly game, a Troy man seemingly purchased a "Get Out of Jail Free" card last week for a little less than $4K.
Judge Sentences Zenk to 7 Years
ST. CHARLES – After Circuit Judge Michael Fagras revoked Hailey Zenk’s probation, sending her to prison for seven years, the 19-year-old was overwhelmed with panic. “What do you mean! What…
Zenk's Probation Hearing Scheduled for Monday
ST. CHARLES – Monday morning, a St. Charles County judge may have another chance to choose between “justice with mercy” and plain-old justice at Hailey Zenk’s probation revocation hearing.
Elsberry man killed in altercation (updated version)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story was updated at 3:15 p.m. with additional information from the Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. ELSBERRY – A custody exchange turned deadly Monday afternoon after…