Records indicate that six lives have been lost this month in the 13-county area of Central Missouri. The number of fatalities resulting from car accidents in this area stands at 39 so far this year. The latest death was reportedly that of a 20-year-old woman after an...
Drivers in Missouri are responsible for driving safely in all conditions. Many car accidents occur in adverse weather conditions, but drivers are still required to adapt to the prevailing circumstances. During a downpour of rain on a recent Thursday morning, a fatal...
Three motorcycle riders were recently injured as they took part in a poker run to benefit a Joplin VFW post. Motorcycle accidents that occur when bikers travel in groups can have devastating consequences. The crash happened on a stretch of Missouri Highway 96 that...
It is always sad to learn about motor vehicle crashes that result in the deaths of teenagers. Unfortunately, many such deaths are caused by car accidents that involve alcohol. One such a tragedy recently claimed the lives of two Missouri teens. Police in Excelsior...
Last week marked the 50th anniversary of what is perhaps one of the two or three most famous Supreme Court cases. On June 13, 1966, the Court handed down the decision in Miranda v. Arizona. That case altered police procedure and the portrayal of police in movies and...
