Travelers are encouraged to use a different route if possible. 

The suspect, has been identified as Christopher Michael Sledd, 51, of Columbia.

Authorities closed down East Elm Street between Eldorado Drive and Nelson Drive on Tuesday

Both of the eastbound lanes of I-70 were blocked for three hours.

Moniteau County deputies and California officers are investigating in the 300 block of South East Street, as of 11 a.m.

A woman was taken out of the home and put into an ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Mark Lindell Martin, 57, was arrested on charges of enticement of a child, fourth-degree assault and second-degree harassment. 

As of 1:45 p.m., the Rangeline exit is back open, but traffic is still impacted.