On Thursday February 16, 2012 a 19 year-old female resident of Troy, Missouri left her parents’ house and traveled east on Hwy U in Lincoln County. At around 8:20am, the victim noticed her trunk lid open and pulled over on … Continue reading
Abduction of 19 Year-Old Female Ends With Suspect In Custody
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office gets Federal Marshal Prisoners back
The U.S. Marshals Service is housing prisoners at the Lincoln County Jail for the first time since an escape there nearly 15 months ago. The change is good news for the Sheriff‘s Office budget, which depends in part on the … Continue reading
Arrest made in Elizabrth Faria’s Death
On Wednesday, January 4,2012, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Ofice arrested Russell Scott Faria on charges of 1st Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action. On Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Russell’s wife, Elizabeth Faria, was found deceased in her home with multiple … Continue reading
Major Case Releases Additional Information on Investigation of 42 Year Old Female
Approximately 20 investigators from the Major case squad continue to follow up on leads surrounding the death of Elizabeth Faria, who was found deceased on 12/27/2011 in her residence. Currently this investigation is being looked at as a homicide, at … Continue reading
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of a 42 Year Old Female
On 12/27/2011, at approximately 2140 hours, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 block of Sumac Dr. Troy, Missouri, In reference to a death of a 42 year old female, identified as Elizabeth Faria. Upon arrival deputies found the … Continue reading
Man Charged with Domestic Assault and Assault on Law Enforcement
Lincoln County Deputies responded to the 1800 block of South Hwy W Friday evening for a physical domestic. When deputies arrived on scene the suspect, John Stillwell, had already fled on foot in to the woods. The victim, Stillwell’s wife, … Continue reading
Lincoln County Deputy Honored by MADD
Corporal Mike Pirtle of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was honored Thursday, November 10, 2011, by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his outstanding work combating drunk driving. MADD is a not for profit organization incorporated in 1980. The mission … Continue reading
New D.A.R.E. Officer Finishes #1 in his Class
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce its new D.A.R.E. Officer to the Lincoln County Public School system and the community. Deputy Stephen Dyer recently completed a two week D.A.R.E. School in Jefferson City, Mis souri where he … Continue reading
School Bus Transporting 30 Children Crashes
On Friday, August 26, 2011, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol with a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus from the Lincoln County R-3 School district. At approximately 4pm, Sheriff’s Deputies received a call … Continue reading
Local Man Arrested in Connection With Over 160 Car Clottings
On Friday, August 26, 2011, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Joseph Walker the 3rd of Winfield, Missouri in connection with breaking in to over 160 vehicles. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division had been attempting to locate … Continue reading