Boone County Sheriff's Office - MO

08/20/2026

Media and Public Information Release

On 08/20/2026, at approximately 8:55 am, deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to investigate an assault with a weapon that had occurred in the 10800 block of E Bozarth Lane. The caller reported they were contacted by the victim, who advised Clinton M. Mclain (age 47 of Columbia) had fired a weapon inside a residence.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, who was no longer at the residence. The victim reported Mclain pointed a firearm at them during a disagreement and threatened the victim. The victim further reported Mclain discharged the firearm in the direction of the victim, and a bullet struck a wall near where the victim was seated. The victim reported Mclain was currently at the residence with two children, who were also present when the firearm was discharged inside the residence.

Mclain was then located at the residence and arrested. Deputies located a bullet hole in a wall inside the residence consistent with the victim’s statement.

Mclain was transported to the Boone County Jail, where he was processed for the following charges:

• Domestic Assault - 1st degree
• Armed Criminal Action
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2 counts)

There were no people found to be injured during this incident.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/20/2026

Media and Public Information Release

On 08/20/2026, at approximately 2:15 am, deputies with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1500 block of W Route K to investigate a call received by Boone County Joint Communication. The male caller had contacted Boone County Joint Communications to report he was needing help and hung up but called back a few minutes later. The male reported he had hurt one person so far and was armed with a hatchet, hammer, and knife. He also indicated he was homicidal and asked for intervention.

Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the male, who was identified as Martin Paddie Jr. (age 56 of Rockford, Illinois). Paddie was visibly upset, stated he had killed someone, and advised he wanted to turn himself in. Paddie further explained he had randomly picked up a subject (referred to further in this post as the victim) on the Business Loop and drove the victim out into the unincorporated portion of Boone County. Paddie said he then pulled over and assaulted the victim with a hatchet. Deputies located a hatchet and evidence to support the assault claim. Paddie advised he wanted help because he didn't want to hurt anyone else. Deputies were unable to locate the victim nearby, but deputies continued to investigate while Paddie was detained.

At around 4:26 am, deputies were dispatched to the 8800 block of S Barry Road for a trespass subject. The complainant reported seeing a male on his property who appeared to be covered in blood. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted an adult male victim, who said a male subject unknown to the victim drove upon him while he was walking. The victim further advised the driver proceeded to attack him with a hatchet. The victim had significant visible injuries, which appeared consistent with wounds from being attacked with a hatchet and was transported to a local hospital, where he was in stable condition.

Probable cause was established to arrest Martin Paddie Jr. for Assault 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action and Robbery 1st degree. On 08/20/2026, charges were filed by the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and a no bond warrant was issued for Paddie for these charges.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/20/2026

Media and Public Information Release

On 8/19/2026, at approximately 10:10 pm, Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a vehicle being driven by Phillip Whetstine Jr. (age 52 of Columbia) after observing Whetstine’s vehicle traveling on Grindstone Parkway near Ponderosa Street. Whetstine was part of an active investigation and does not possess a valid driver’s license, so he was stopped on Ponderosa Street near Aspen Heights Parkway.

During the traffic stop, over 50 grams of methamphetamine, pills, and evidence of drug trafficking were located.

Whetstine was arrested for Trafficking Drugs. A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Darian Simmons (age 43 of Columbia), was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Both subjects were transported to the Boone County Jail. On 08/20/2026, the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed charges and warrants were issued for both subjects. Whetstine is currently being held on a no bond warrant for one count of Trafficking Drugs or Attempt – 1st Degree (Class B Felony). Simmons is currently being held on a warrant for two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (Class D Felony) with bond set at $5,000.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/05/2026

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07/24/2026

Media and Public Information Release

On July 22, 2026, at approximately 3:20 pm, Boone County deputies stopped a white Dodge Challenger displaying an expired Missouri registration near the intersection of E I-70 Drive SE and E Sunny Vale Drive. The driver of the Dodge was identified as Alphonso L. Fagala. The Dodge was also occupied by a 17-year-old juvenile passenger.

Fagala was found to be in possession of what was believed to be co***ne, arrested, and transported to the Boone County Jail, where he was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine.

Following the traffic stop, a search warrant was served at Fagala’s residence, located in the 5400 block of Volunteer Drive and less than 500 feet from a preschool.

During the service of the search warrant, additional methamphetamine and other evidence indicative of the sale/distribution of a controlled substance were located. Probable cause was developed to believe Fagala has been distributing methamphetamine.

Between the vehicle stop and residential search warrant, over 100 grams of methamphetamine were seized.

Fagala was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail on the following charges:
• Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Protected Location – RSMo 579.030
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – RSMo 579.015
• Delivery or Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Jail – RSMo 221.111
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – RSMo 568.045

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/18/2026

Swatting Incident Information

On 07/17/2026, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident that involved a victim receiving a phone call from a person they believed to be their daughter. The caller ID even showed their daughter’s phone number; however, it was later determined the person they were speaking with was not the daughter but rather an AI generated voice that sounded like their daughter. In this case, the victim truly thought they were speaking with their daughter, who stated they had been kidnapped at gunpoint. Another subject then got on the phone and demanded money from the victim, basically asking for a ransom. The victim receiving the call was obviously alarmed and reported receiving the call.

There was a coordinated law enforcement response and law enforcement personnel were able to locate the daughter in Jefferson City, where it was determined she was fine and unaware of what was occurring.

This is a new method of trying to extort/scam money from victims by terrorizing them into believing a loved one to be in danger. Additionally, this is the first incident we have encountered of this type, where a suspect has used AI technology to make the victim believe they were truly speaking on the phone with their loved one.

Please be aware of this type of scam if you receive an alarming call of this nature from a voice you believe to be that of a loved one. If you receive such a call, try to verify the loved one's identity through questions to which only they would know the answer(s) or try to contact the person through other means, such as calling them from another phone. Also, please immediately report such calls to your local law enforcement.

No suspects have yet to be identified or arrested in this incident.

07/17/2026

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07/09/2026

Job Opening - Fleet and Technology Coordinator

We are currently seeking an ideal candidate to fill a vacant Fleet and Technology Coordinator.

This position primarily assists in managing the entire Sheriff’s Office fleet, including all the electronic and emergency equipment associated with the fleet as well as other Sheriff’s Office Technology (e.g., Body Cameras, In-Car Camera Systems, Driving Simulators, Mobile and Handheld Radios, etc.). This is a hands-on position that should not be confused with Auto Mechanic or Information Technology (IT) positions.

The ideal candidate should:
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude.
• Possess a basic understanding of automotive maintenance and be able to identify when vehicles need to be sent for mechanical repair.
• Be familiar with the use and maintenance of VHF/800 MHz radios
• Be familiar with 12-volt electronic systems as they will be tasked with troubleshooting electronic issues and often tasked with fixing such issues.
• Be able to effectively communicate with vendors, assist with budget planning related to assignment, and assist with purchasing equipment/technology related to a law enforcement fleet.
• Be proficient with the operation of a Windows PC and MS Office
• Be able to support and train personnel in the use of public safety hardware and related software.

We understand someone may not meet all the knowledge/skill bullet points listed, so keep in mind training will be provided regardless of how much knowledge/skill the person selected possesses. If you feel you would be a good fit for this position and only possess a portion of the knowledge/skills listed, please consider applying.

Starting Hourly Rate of Pay: $27.42 - $28.25 per hour

Working hours: Primarily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Application can be made by visiting

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07/01/2026

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06/05/2026

New Position Announcement

We are currently seeking an ideal candidate to fill a new Quartermaster/Equipment Technician position.

Do you have attention to detail? Do you get annoyed when things are disorganized or someone uses the last [insert any item here] and fails to replenish it or let anyone know? Are you known by your friends, family, and co-workers to be the organized one who can be trusted to keep things clean and orderly? If so, you may be the type of applicant we are looking for to fill this position.

The ideal Quartermaster will be tasked with maintaining, issuing, managing, and tracking the inventory of uniforms, equipment, and supplies for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. We are seeking someone who is a team player, but willing to own their assigned duties/responsibilities within the organization. An ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, possess good organizational skills, and be willing/able to adhere to policies, procedures, and expectations in the oversight of the inventory they are tasked to oversee. The Quartermaster must be able to efficiently operate personal computers and software applications related to law enforcement processes and procedures, including records management software, and Microsoft Windows and Office Suite. This position will primarily operate in a professional office environment and manage a supply room; however, physical labor will be involved in maintaining inventory (e.g., stocking inventory, retrieving equipment/supplies, etc.).

This position is a full-time, non-exempt, benefited position with general working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Starting Pay: $21.72 - $22.38 per hour

To view the Job Opportunity and apply, visit

Maintains, issues, manages, and tracks inventory equipment, supplies, and uniforms owned and/or managed by the Boone County Sheriff's Office.