Police Beat — November 10, 2009
Man arrested in Tennesee for Columbia shooting
William D. McNeary was arrested in Knoxville, Tenn. on Oct. 30 for criminal impersonation and drug charges.
According to Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Jessie Haden, McNeary was in the rear passenger side of a vehicle stopped for speed and equipment violations. He was the only passenger who did not initially comply with the officer’s instructions.
“They asked him his name,” Haden said. “He gave them a couple of false names.”
Haden said according to Tennessee state law, giving false names is a misdemeanor offense that carries a $1,000 bond.
Haden said officers found crack cocaine in the vehicle, also a misdemeanor offense that carries a $1,000 bond. Additionally, a loaded .40 caliber handgun was found in the vehicle. In Tennessee, that is a felony that carries a $5,000 bond.
Haden said McNeary was also arrested for a July 31 shooting that occurred at 115 Benton St. in Columbia at 3:30 p.m. The victim was a 15-year-old male.
“He was shot in the hand and the leg,” Haden said of the victim.
The injury to the leg was more substantial than the injury to the hand, Haden said.
Haden said the motive is still unclear. The victim was able to accurately indentify McNeary as the shooter.
Haden said McNeary used a .45 caliber handgun, which is not the same gun that was found with him when he was arrested in Tennessee.
“He’ll have to dispose of his charges in Tennessee before he’s extradited,” Haden said.
McNeary is being held in the Knox County Detention Center.
Haden said it could be a while before McNeary is extradited to Missouri. She said she could not give an accurate estimate because there are many variables in the case.
Boone County officers respond to shots fired
On Sunday, deputies were dispatched to disturbance report and shots fired at a residence in the 1400 block of Rebel Drive, stated a news release from the Boone County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies arrived and two bullet holes were located in a residence, the news release stated. The suspect responsible for the shots fired had left the scene.
Four subjects were detained for questioning by the Sheriff's department and no arrests have been made, the news release stated. The investigation is ongoing.
Highway patrol announces HEAT traffic enforcement results
The superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Col. James F. Keathley, announced the results for the cooperative High Enforcement Action Team effort, a highway patrol news release stated.
Seventeen law enforcement agencies provided additional enforcement on I-70 from 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 to 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Law enforcement agencies made a total of 1,191 traffic stops and found 1,335 violations, including 888 speed violations, the news release stated.
The Columbia Police and Boone County Sheriff’s Departments were among the 17 agencies that participated in HEAT.
“All 17 police agencies involved in the High Enforcement Action Team effort should be recognized,” Keathley said in the news release. “This joint effort helped to remind drivers on Interstate 70 of the importance of obeying all traffic laws. I wish to express my sincerest thanks to all of the departments that participated. “
Columbia resident arrested on drug charges, resisting arrest
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with the Columbia Police Department, arrested a Columbia resident on drug charges Monday, a Sheriff’s department news release stated.
The arrest followed an investigation into suspected drug activity at Motel 6 West. Deputies observed a male carrying what looked like a packaged controlled substance.
The suspect fled on foot when contacted by officers. A brief struggle ensued before the suspect was taken into custody, the news release stated.
Nalenzar L. Edwards, 41, was found in possession of a quantity of heroin worth approximately $8,000, a quantity of marijuana and currency totaling more than $1,700, the news release stated.
Edwards was arrested for one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, one count of resisting arrest and possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana, the news release stated.
