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Centralia Police Report
Media Release 08/08/2025 – 08/15/2025On 08/08/2025 Taylor, Samantha D of Centralia was issued citation for Failed to Register Motor Vehicle in the intersection of South Collier Street and East Bruton Street.On 08/08/2025 Horter, Quentin R of Madison was issued citation for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility at the intersection of South Jefferson Street and East Lakeview Street.On 08/09/2025 Bock, Braiden M of Mexico was issued citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) at the intersection of East Hwy 22 and North Howard Burton Dr.On 08/09/2025 Lange, Evan J of Columbia was issued citation for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle at the intersection of West Hwy 22 and North Hwy 124.On 08/09/2025 McKinney, Jacob E of Cairo was issued citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) in the 1400 block of East Hwy 22.On 08/09/2025 Shoemaker, David A of Fulton was issued citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (16-19 Mph Over) at West Highway 22 and North Allen Street.On 08/10/2025 Arant, Michael R of Centralia was arrested on two Randolph County Felony Probation Violation Warrants in the 200 block of West Lakeview Street.On 08/10/2025 Shelvy, Laura Chrystal E of Jefferson City was issued citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) at East Hwy 22 and North Jefferson Street.On 08/10/2025 Walker, Hudson, S of Mexico was issued citation for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle at the intersection of North Jefferson Street and East Hwy 22.On 08/12/2025 Allen, Adèle S of Centralia was issued citation for Failure to Keep Dog on Leash While Off of Owner’s Property.On 08/12/2025 Wells, Makayla F of Centralia was issued citation for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle at the intersection of West Hwy 22 and North Allen Street.On 08/13/2025 Ornt-Simms, Aniya J of Centralia was arrested on a Centralia Warrant and was issued a citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (20-25 Mph Over) in the 1400 block of East Hwy 22.On 08/13/2025 Cochran, Elizabeth N of Lee’s Summit was issued citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) in the 1400 block of East Hwy 22.On 08/14/2025 Durbin, Austin K of Columbia was issued citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (6-10 Mph Over) at the intersection of North Hwy 124 and East Singleton Street.On 08/14/2025 Didonna, Abigal G of Columbia was issued a citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) in the 1400 block of East Hwy 22.On 08/14/2025 Mulcahy, John S of St. Louis was issued a citation of Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (11-15 Mph Over) at the intersection of West Hwy 22 and North Hickman Street.On 08/15/2025 Jones, Quentin J of Thompson issued two citations for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility at the intersection of East Hwy 22 and Remington Dr.Between the Dates of 08/08/2025 and 08/15/2025 Officers Conducted34 Traffic Stops.
Centralia Aldermen receive news of future power price hike
Price of power could double by 2031 An audience of 17 attended the August 18 meeting of Centralia’s Board of Aldermen. Many were there at… Login to continue reading Login…
Radio operators reach across the continent on AECI Field Days
There was not a lot of noise, beyond the hum of the trailer’s air conditioner, the afternoon of June 28 at Mexico’s Lakeview Park.
With the first day of school on the horizon, another Centralia tradition returns this month. The annual Centralia United Methodist Church School Supply Giveaway opens 4 p.m., Sunday, August 17, through 7 p.m. at the church campus on 711 Orchard Street.
With the first day of school on the horizon, another Centralia tradition returns this month.
Martin issues legislative report
Legislative Accomplishments: Missouri 2025 SessionFrom the Office of State Representative John Martin – District 44Missouri’s 2025 legislative session has delivered on several key priorities. Below is a summary of legislation that has been passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe—reflecting strong support for public safety, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and responsible tax reform.
City of Centralia taking new steps in tree situation
The first steps of Centralia City Halls’ plan to deal with the surfeit of dead, dying and diseased trees, Ash and other breeds, is moving forward.Centralia City Administrator Tara Strain has confirmed the city has retained Braik’s Tree Care to undertake the initial part of the project. Braik’s, Strain said, has contracted workers to inventory all trees on city property and city rights-of-way.Per a city new release the city “has begun a citywide tree inventory to help us better understand and care for the trees located on city-owned property and in the public right-of-way.
Crop-duster crashes in cornfield west of Centralia
A pilot of a single-engine plane sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries after crash-landing his crop duster into a cornfield west of Centralia Tuesday afternoon.
Clark man dies in Hallsville construction accident
A 73-year-old Clark man died while helping remodel an old Hallsville home.
Centralia Police Report
Media Release 06/13 - 06/2706/12/2025 Lynn, Christopher S of Centralia was issued a citation for Failure to Stop atStop Sign at the intersection of North Allen and West Hwy 22.On 06/14/2025 Washington, Harrison D of Centralia was arrested on two active warrants out of Boone County and Cooper County at the intersection of E Hwy 22 and Remington Dr. Officer took a report.On 06/14/2025 Gifford, Anthony C of Centralia issued three citations for Operating Motorcycle When Driver’s License Not Validated, Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance and Failure to Register Motor Vehicle.
Fireworks: be careful, be safe
While fireworks are exciting to see, they are very dangerous when misused—not only for the operator, but also for bystanders and nearby structures. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending public fireworks displays put on by trained professionals.