Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Federal Prison
Marquese Gaten, 24, received the federal sentence for possessing a stolen firearm and making a false statement while attempting to buy a gun.
Springfield Crime News
Across Springfield, coverage here takes in law enforcement activity, court cases, public safety and the justice system. Reporting captures incidents as they occur and the subsequent legal proceedings that follow.
Violence
Springfield Police Arrest Man Following Gun Altercation
Authorities are investigating a fight in the 700 block of North Kansas Expressway where three shots were fired.
Financial Crime
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Burton Company Sues Matthew Good Over Loan Default
A lawsuit alleges over $233,000 in deficient payments following a foreclosure on a Springfield property.
Accidents
Springfield Police Search for Missing Teen Obana Phillips
The sixteen-year-old was last seen Wednesday morning driving a silver Ford Focus.
Law Enforcement
Felon Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession
A 36-year-old man entered a plea in federal court following his arrest during a 2025 traffic stop.
Crime — General
Marshals Apprehend Wanted Mississippi Fugitive in Springfield
The United States Marshals Service captured a Mississippi man wanted for multiple felony charges in Springfield.
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Coverage takes in police operations, court filings and trials, changes to public safety policy and trends in crime statistics. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The relationship between police resources and the caseload of the local courts defines much of the reporting cycle here. Seasonal variations in activity levels and shifting priorities in law enforcement strategy remain the most consistent drivers of public interest.