First day of trial for former Louisiana, Mo., police chief accused of second-degree murder

The second-degree murder trial for former Louisiana, Mo., police chief William Jones began on June 27, 2026, at the St. Charles courthouse. Pike County Sheriff Department Chief Deputy David Carroll testified, presenting evidence of methamphetamines found in Jones's apartment at an overdose death scene. Jones, who was indicted in January 2023, faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, as the legal proceedings regarding the alleged crimes and evidence collected by authorities continue in court.