USAJournal·2 hours ago·Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:02 AM

Color Me Shocked: Democrat Arrested Just Hours After Winning Reelection

A Missouri Democratic state lawmaker was arrested Wednesday after Jefferson City police responded to a reported disturbance involving alleged threats near the state Capitol. State Rep. Kemp Strickler, who represents part of Jackson County, was taken into custody following an investigation by the Jefferson City Police Department. Officers responded around 2:16 p.m. to the 300 ...

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