ANCHORAGE, AK (KTVI)-A U.S. Army soldier from Rolla, MO has been killed in combat in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced Tuesday that Pfc. Richard l. McNulty, III, 22, died May 13, in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan. The vehicle McNulty was in was hit by an improvised explosive device. 

McNulty was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Also killed was Sgt. Brian L. Walker, 25, of Lucerne Valley, CA.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics began 30 years ago in Kansas as a vision of Chief Richard LaMunyon, who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive.  Now the Law Enforcement Torch Run is held in 50 states and 46 countries around the world.

The Missouri Police Chiefs Association is the founding law enforcement organization for Missouri's Torch Run for Special Olympics.  What began in 1986 as a 30-mile run is now a four day relay covering more than 950 miles with 1,000 runners.  It originates in more than 40 locations and culminates at the site of the State Summer Games.  2012 represents the 27th year that Missouri law enforcement officers have supported Special Olympics Missouri.

It's more than a run; the Torch Run is a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. One way law enforcement agencies raise awareness and money is by selling Torch Run shirts. 

William Zaritz was sentenced to 71 months in prison involving his distribution of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, and possession of ammunition in August 2011.

William “Mick” Zaritz, 59, Phelps County, pled guilty in February to one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of ammunition and one felony count of distribution of in excess of 50 grams of methamphetamine, and appeared today for sentencing before United States District Judge Henry Autrey.

This case was investigated by the South Central Drug Task Force, the Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.  Assistant United States Attorney Michael Bert  handled the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.