Silex Alderman arrested on domestic assault, kidnapping charges

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office tells First Alert 4 that William Michael “Billy” Holcomb, an alderman on the City of Silex Board of Aldermen, was taken into custody Saturday.

The department stated that Holcomb, 50, was detained in Camdenton, MO, approximately two and a half hours from Silex.

An arrest warrant was issued for Holcomb on Saturday. He was wanted for one count of first-degree domestic assault and one count of second-degree kidnapping.

The warrant was in connection with an investigation into a serious domestic assault that occurred on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities reported that Holcomb was last seen driving a white 2019 Ford F-250 four-door crew cab with temporary tags.

Silex’s website lists Holcomb as an alderman for the city. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also confirmed with First Alert 4 that he is currently an alderman on the board.

No further information is available at the moment.