Springfield man charged with murder in connection with June 5 shooting

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department investigated the June 5 homicide of Darryl Douglas, 60, and the case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor’s office.

Aaron Altic, 34, was charged with 2nd degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest. Altic is being held at the Greene County Jail with no bond.

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous Release

On June 5, 2024, at 6:07 a.m., Springfield police officers responded to report of a shooting at 803 S. Douglas.

Officers arrived on scene and located Darryl Douglas, 60, from Springfield, with a gunshot wound. Douglas was transported to a local hospital. On June 23, 2024, Douglas died from his injuries at the hospital. Douglas’ family has been notified.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s third homicide investigation in 2024, which includes the fourth victim for the year.

Springfield man dead following collision caused by juvenile running stop sign

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Nov. 14 at 6:04 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Kellett Avenue and Talmage Street.

A juvenile was driving south on Kellett Avenue in a gold 1997 Buick Century with Matthew Hill, 34, from Springfield. Nicholas Brady, 22, from Springfield, was driving a white 2003 Chevrolet S-10 west on Talmage Street, with Jayde Campbell, 22, from Springfield. 

While traveling southbound on Kellett Avenue, the juvenile disobeyed a stop sign and hit Brady's westbound vehicle. This caused Brady's Chevrolet S-10 to roll and come to rest on its passenger side.

Hill, Brady, and the juvenile were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Campbell died at the scene and her family has been notified.

The circumstances of the crash are part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or the tips hotline at 417-869-TIPS.

This was Springfield’s 21st fatal motor vehicle crash in 2024.

Springfield man indicted for sexual exploitation of two child victims

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Springfield, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for the sexual exploitation of two child victims.

Connor Wilson Zacha, 28, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield.

Today’s indictment alleges that Zacha used a minor, identified as Jane Doe 1, to produce child pornography from Nov. 1, 2022, to Nov. 15, 2023. The indictment also alleges that Zacha used another minor, identified as Jane Doe 2, to produce child pornography from Oct. 1, 2023, to April 18, 2024.

The indictment also charges Zacha with one count of transporting a minor (Jane Doe 2) across state lines for the purpose of engaging in criminal sexual activity.

The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ami Harshad Miller. It was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Greene County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department.

Springfield Police investigate fatal car-motorcycle collision at Grant and Sunshine

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 20, at 6:14 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Sunshine Street.

Andrew Carroll, 25, from New Orleans, Louisiana, was riding a green 2009 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle west on Sunshine Street. Darian Dark, 28, from Springfield, was driving a silver 2010 Honda Pilot east on Sunshine. Dark made a left turn to go north on Grant Street at Sunshine Avenue and Carroll collided with the Honda in the intersection.

 

Carroll died at the scene. Carroll’s family has been notified.

The circumstances of the crash are part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or the tips hotline at 417-869-TIPS.

This was Springfield’s 20th fatal motor vehicle crash in 2024.

Springfield man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Ricky Lane Bowers, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 17 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Bowers to 20 years of supervised release following incarceration.







On July 25, 2023, Bowers pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Bowers admitted that he had been in contact with a man who was arrested in Texas, who had sent Bowers images and videos of child sexual abuse. Bowers also admitted that he had taken pornographic photos of a child victim and sent them to the man in Texas.

Investigators seized Bowers’s cell phone that he used to communicate with the Texas defendant. Forensic examiners found files of child pornography on the cell phone, as well as evidence of images and videos of the child victim whom Bowers used to produce child pornography.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Wan. It was investigated by the Greene County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the Springfield, Mo., Police Department and the Southwest Missouri Cybercrimes Task Force.

Springfield man charged with second-degree murder

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department Homicide Unit identified Jimmy W. Nunnery, 51, from Springfield, as the suspect in the Oct. 9 homicide of 59-year-old Bryan A. York.

On Oct. 16, 2024, the case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office. Nunnery was charged with 2nd degree murder with no bond.

 

On Oct. 17, 2024, the Springfield Police Department received information that led to the arrest of Nunnery in Jackson, Tennessee.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous release:

Springfield, Mo. – On Oct. 9, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., Springfield police officers were flagged down in the 1800 block of E. Bennett Street in reference to a well-being check of a man under the bushes at 1824 E. Bennett St.

 

Officers found Bryan A. York, 59, from Springfield, deceased. York’s family has been notified.

During the investigation, it was discovered that York had injuries consistent with an assault that resulted in his death.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s 10th homicide investigation in 2024, with the 12th victim for the year.

Suspect in July 5 deaths of two Springfield residents arrested in Mississippi

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 14, 2024, the Springfield Police Department’s Crime Stoppers received tip information that led to the arrest of Jeffrey Garrett, 40, from St. Louis, in Waynesboro, Mississippi.

Garrett is charged with two counts of 1st degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action and will be held with no bond.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this incident, to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1755 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

 

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous release

The Springfield Homicide Unit identified Jeffrey Garrett, 39, from St. Louis, as the suspect in the July 5 homicide of 46-year-old Jack Osborn and 44-year-old Melissa Smith (previously identified as Melissa Evans).

On July 9, 2024, the case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office. Garrett was charged with two counts of 1st degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action with no bond.

Garrett is not currently in custody.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about Garrett’s location or this incident, to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1755 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

  

The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office cautions that the charges contained in the felony complaint are merely allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

Previous release

On July 5, 2024, at 3:12 a.m., Springfield police officers responded to the report of two people shot at 1634 W. Chestnut St.

Officers located Jack Osborn, 46, with a gunshot wound at the residence. Osborn died on scene. The second victim, Melissa Evans, 44, also had gunshot wounds. Evans was transported to a local hospital where she later died. The families of Osborn and Evans have been notified.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s fifth homicide investigation in 2024, which includes the sixth and seventh victims for the year.

Investigation continues after multiple people shot, one death in Springfield parking garage

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 13, 2024, at 2:12 a.m., Springfield police officers were sent to the Heer’s Parking Garage at 230 N. Campbell Ave., in reference to multiple people shot during a disturbance.

Officers located two men with gunshot wounds in a vehicle at the intersection of McDaniel Street and Campbell Avenue. Officers located another man with gunshot wounds at the intersection of Olive Street and Campbell Avenue. All three men were transported to local hospitals.

 

One of the men, identified as Klayton Hagan, 18, from Springfield, died at the hospital. Hagan’s family has been notified.

Springfield Police Department Homicide Detectives have identified and located all parties involved in this incident. No arrest has been made at this time, pending further investigation.

Once the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office for review, and a decision will be made regarding the filing of criminal charges.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s 11th homicide investigation in 2024, with the 13th victim for the year.

Springfield Police investigate E. Bennett Street homicide

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Oct. 9, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., Springfield police officers were flagged down in the 1800 block of E. Bennett Street in reference to a well-being check of a man under the bushes at 1824 E. Bennett St.

Officers found Bryan A. York, 59, from Springfield, deceased. York’s family has been notified.

During the investigation, it was discovered that York had injuries consistent with an assault that resulted in his death.

 

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s 10th homicide investigation in 2024, with the 12th victim for the year.

Republic man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking, illegal firearms

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Republic, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing fentanyl to distribute and several firearms following two instances in which he fled from law enforcement officers.

Tonikko Fewell, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 16 years in federal prison without parole.

On April 22, 2024, Fewell pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On Aug. 16, 2021, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Fewell’s residence. Fewell drove by his residence while officers were executing the search warrant. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Fewell dropped off a female passenger and quickly sped away at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Officers discontinued the pursuit over public safety concerns.

Officers searched Fewell’s residence and found approximately 588 grams of fentanyl, $3,420 in cash, and an Anderson .223-caliber semi-automatic rifle, which had been reported stolen, with a fully loaded 40-round magazine. Officers also found a Jimenez Arms 9mm semi-automatic pistol that had been reported stolen and a Walther 9mm semi-automatic pistol in a vehicle parked at the residence.

On Dec. 8, 2021, a Springfield, Mo., police detective attempted to conduct a traffic stop of an orange Cadillac Fewell was driving. The detective did not pursue the vehicle, but shortly afterward saw the vehicle had been involved in a three-car accident at the intersection of Commercial Street and National Avenue. The detective searched the vehicle and found 54 grams of fentanyl and $4,232 in cash. Fewell, a passenger, and their 2-year-old daughter were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Fewell has a prior felony conviction for unlawful use of a weapon.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Kelleher. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Springfield, Mo., Police Department, the Greene County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department, the Republic, Mo., Police Department, and the Christian County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department.