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Blog post: Downtown shooting confirmed by CPD
Web Update: Columbia man starts fire in ex-girlfriend’s residence
The suspect was charged with first degree arson, first degree burglary and felony stealing.
Thieves seek catalytic converters in string of thefts
Twenty-three thefts have been reported to MUPD and CPD this summer.
Web Update: Law enforcement cracks down on child safety in motor vehicles
Officers will be looking for children who are not properly secured in booster seats.
CPD, MU combat impaired driving
Missouri law enforcement focused on impaired drivers from Aug. 19 through Sept. 5.
Police blotter
The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports.
Citizens Police Review Board meeting sparks debate
Several residents spoke in favor of making police policy more accessible.
Police investigate Fast Lane robbery
Police attribute the increase in robberies to the recession.
Blog post: CPD adopts new website to track crime
Local police stress safety tips
MUPD advises students to walk in well-lit areas and travel in pairs.
Web Update: Bank robbery suspect in custody after suicide attempt
Thaddeus Thompson, 30, was taken into custody after being linked to two bank robberies.
Web Update: Columbia party law strikes state-wide trend
Missouri State University is looking at laws similar to those in Columbia, which would limit college parties.
With government aid comes scam artists in Joplin aftermath
Executives warn donors to take care with relief funds.
Racial profiling initiative making way to 2012 ballot
More than 90,000 registered voters signed the initiative, qualifying it for a statewide vote.
Web Update: Woman slams door on man at Boone Hospital Center
The woman was identified as Nichole Wright.
Web Update: Suspect in Boone County National Bank robbery still at large
The Columbia Police Department released surveillance photographs of the suspect.
Police blotter (5/6/2011)
The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports.
Activists accuse CPD of hiding asset forfeiture information on Facebook
The Columbia Police Department removed an option from their Facebook poll, drawing criticism.
Editorial: CPD’s Facebook page shows lack of transparency, honesty
Hopping on the train of the digital age, the Columbia ...
Police find weekend burglar hiding in bedroom
The suspect was charged with sexual misconduct and two counts of burglary.
Police blotter (5/3/2011)
The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports.
Police continue search for Kylan Stubler
Stubler, 17-years-old, disappeared April 21.
Stolen car rates steadily decline in Columbia
The Ford Taurus is the most commonly stolen car in Missouri.
Police stop 69 cars at sobriety checkpoint
MUPD issued nine citations that evening.
Students, residents disagree with Citizens Police Review Board decision
The board discussed closing certain sessions at its last meeting.
Police blotter (4/22/2011)
The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports.
CPD: No dynamic entries conducted so far this year
In 2010, 91 search warrants were conducted.
Columbia Police Department investigates new phone scam
The caller said the victim needed to send money to bail out a family member in Mexico.
Citizens Police Review Board opts for closed sessions
The board would require a two-thirds majority to hold closed sessions.
Police continue investigating armed robbery at Ramada Inn
CPD is investigating tips received through Crime Stoppers.
Citizens Police Review Board complaint hits dead end
Officer Chris Hessenflow accepted a job at the Department of Homeland Security.
Footprint trail leads police to snow-covered suspect
The suspect was charged with first-degree burglary.
Police increase DWI enforcement during St. Patrick's Day weekend
Police arrested a convicted felon with an assault rifle during the checkpoint.
Suspect robs Flow's Pharmacy at gunpoint
Police are still looking for a suspect.
Blog post: Car shot more than five times on I-70
Suspect in Domino’s Pizza robbery remains unidentified
The suspect allegedly had a handgun when he attempted to rob the restaurant.
Police review board debates closed sessions
The board will decide if police officers or witnesses can request closed sessions.
Web Update: CPD releases end-of-year report, more custody arrests reported
Tasers were drawn 39 times throughout the year.
Web Update: UPDATE: Police confirm suspect in Hy-Vee sexual assault
A CPD spokeswoman said Tuesday night’s incidents are not related to the rape that occurred at Laws residence hall.
Drunk driver crashes through church entrance
The car narrowly missed a group of high school students.
Weekend shooting at gas station hits cars with children inside
One adult victim suffered a gunshot wound to the arm.
Blog post: Gas station shooting leaves one injured
City manager shoots down excessive force complaint against CPD
City Manager Bill Watkins issued a letter siding with the police department.
Editorial: Review board should provide real check on police power
The wheels of bureaucracy have been a-turnin’ within the Columbia ...
Blog post: Police make multiple narcotics arrests
Burton requests city-funded attorneys for CPD officers
The city only provides officers with attorneys if they have been named in litigation.
Web Update: Man arrested after threatening store clerk at Tiger Stop
The suspect had a past criminal record.
DWI Unit sees increase in arrests during first year
There has been a decrease in accidents where alcohol was a factor.
Police investigate second racially charged graffiti incident
This graffiti message targeted Jewish people.
Blog post: Police respond to home invasion
Deaton hands down temporary suspension for graffiti suspect
Police are investigating a similar graffiti message left near campus Saturday.
Blog post: Highway chase ends in Columbia
Columbia sees spike in gang-related crimes
The Columbia Police Department said the problem has been worsening.
Winter storms spur several car accidents
About 32 car incidents were reported from Monday to Wednesday.
Web Update: Eight suspects involved in beating
Columbia resident Cortez Brimmage was arrested on multiple charges, including assault.
CPD promotes four officers
The department wants to finish reorganizing by Feb. 13.
Teen found with gun linked to weekend shootings
Police arrested two students at Douglass High School on Tuesday.
Blog post: Suspect reportedly assaults stepmother
Blog post: Victim holds larceny suspect at gunpoint
Police investigate multiple shootings
The first incident was reported shortly after midnight on Sunday.
Search for former MU student continues
Nicholas Coppola has been missing since Dec. 12.
Blog post: Suspect arrested in James Porter murder
Misconduct, marijuana to be discussed in CPRB
The board will discuss search warrants at their next meeting.
CPD changes interoffice relationship policy
Two CPD members were recently promoted to new positions.
Police step up Winter Break burglary prevention
Last year, the police responded to 71 holiday burglaries.
Suspect in downtown theft arrested
The suspect was going through the stolen purse when police arrived, police say.
CPRB undecided on misconduct definition
The board says it would rather discuss statute revisions with the police chief.
Victim threatened with handsaw during assault
Ryan White was charged with armed criminal action.
Downtown Columbia underage drinking levels decline
CPD believes the trend is a result of the creation of the downtown unit.
Web Update: Woman assaulted while doing laundry
Anthony Harper was charged with sexual misconduct and trespassing.
Downtown Taser incident unresolved
Police used a Taser on an uncooperative suspect during a November incident.
Police chief responds to CPRB recommendations, disagrees
The Citizens Police Review Board voted that an officer acted improperly.
Students charged with felony theft for stealing holiday decorations
Police say the students stole the decorations to decorate their fraternity house.
Editorial: Sassy letters between CPD, CPRB do little for justice
The Columbia Police Department is at it again with its ...
Blog post: Police make arrest in Katy Place assault
Police see burglary spike during Thanksgiving Break
More than 20 burglaries were reported in the last week.
CPD steps up traffic enforcement for holiday season
Officers will increase patrols on busy intersections.
Police search for serial flasher
The suspect could face charges of sexual misconduct and assault.
Police stake out East Campus in search of naked jogger
Two witnesses reported seeing the suspect.
City Council addresses SWAT search warrants
The council voted to contract Affion Public to search for its next City Manager.
Police review board’s decision sparks controversy
Board member Steve Weinberg found fault in an officers association’s statement.
Police officers association ‘outraged’ over board ruling
The Citizens Police Review Board found an officer acted inappropriately in a 2009 incident.
Police see spike in burglary arrests
The arrests are attributed to a high number of leads.
Police arrest seventh suspect in Hobson homicide
CPD still wants to talk to one person in relationship to the case.
Web Update: Man arrested for third-degree assault downtown
The suspect started a fight by saying racial slurs to the victim.
Man to appear at preliminary hearing on charge of forcible rape
CPD spokeswoman Jessie Haden said the buddy system is the best defense against rape.
Telephone scam asks for bail money
Two Columbia residents have been targeted.
Taser ban defeat draws reaction from both sides
Almost 80 percent of voters rejected Proposition 2.
Semi truck hits victim, leaves scene
The victim suffered injuries to both of her legs.
Blog post: Police search for missing child
October sees rise in Columbia burglaries
There were nearly 90 burglaries reported in October.
Police still looking for seventh suspect in Hobson murder
CPD is looking for Jason Long in association with the murder of Aaron Hobson.
Blog post: Sixth suspect arrested in Hobson homicide
Web Update: Board reviews first excessive force case
Derek Billups said police used excessive force when restraining him.
Burglar arrested after home break-in
The victim was not injured.
Police step up enforcement for Homecoming weekend
30 fans were arrested for rushing Faurot Field after the game.
Whitworth family denies city counterclaim in SWAT raid lawsuit
The city denied all the Whitworths’ allegations in its response.
Man arrested for throwing knife at car
Two children were present during the incident.
Police investigate vandalism at FarmHouse
A student found paint splattered on his car.
SWAT team arrests suspect after standoff
The standoff lasted about eight hours.
Boone County Sheriff's Department arrests robbery suspect
The suspect is still in custody.
CPRB discusses Tasers, SWAT policies
The board voted against receiving notification of SWAT policy changes.
Web Update: Police look for thousands of dollars in stolen equipment
The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of someone ...
Sophomore arrested in fraternity house vandalism case
According to CPD, the student targeted her ex-boyfriend during the incident.
Phi Kappa Theta vandalized
Most of the damage was done with a fire extinguisher.
Suspects jump from car during chase
Police found cocaine in the car.
Web Update: Man threatens ex-girlfriend with knife, throws TV
The man had traveled from Kentucky to visit the victim.
Web Update: Robbery suspect turns self in
Surveillance images spurred the suspect to come forward.
Council votes to change SWAT policy process
Columbia Police will have to approve changes with the council and city manager.
Blog post: Missouri defensive lineman arrested
Restraining order issued in Quinton’s fall case
Kelsi Poe has been released from the hospital.
Police find ticket after refusing to apologize
CPD Chief Ken Burton said it was inappropriate to apologize because it was not a matter of misconduct.
Blog post: Update: Police look for missing child
Columbia sees increase in sobriety checkpoints
Thursday’s checkpoint yielded three DWI arrests.
Blog post: Driver leaves scene after crash
CPD makes arrest after Walgreens robbery
Gary Roberts has been charged with first-degree robbery.
Columbia family sues city over February SWAT raid
The family is seeking damages for the killing of their dog and damaged house.
Blog post: Columbia family sues city, police (DOWNLOAD)
Blog post: Man shot in head at Columbia Apartment
Blog post: Sorority member reports online threats
Washington accused of prior abuse
Washington was accused of assaulting the victim in previous incidents before his first arrest.
Car thieves strike as students move back, CPD says
Police say the thieves are looking for items to steal and pawn.
Police complaint process under City Council review
The proposed changes to the process offer CPD more options when receiving complaints.
Blog post: Woman injured in rollover accident
Washington arrested, denies domestic assault
The former Missouri football captain posted $1,000 bond Sunday.
String of vehicular theft continues
Multiple unlocked cars in Columbia have been broken into.
Ten arrests made in Labor Day weekend checkpoint
The number of arrests this year was a decrease from last August's checkpoint.
Web Update: Police investigate fatal shooting
The shooting allegedly began over a romantic rivalry.
Web Update: Vandals slash 22 tires downtown
The police think the crimes are related to parties.
Blog post: Woman fractures skull at downtown bar
Downtown bar patron attacked
The victim was attacked with a box cutter.
Blog post: Man attempts to steal officer's bike
Blog post: Robbery suspect surrenders after eight hours
McDavid on city budget: 'Show us some savings'
Proposals include cutting General Fund in half, reinstating firefighters.
Police puzzled by shuttle shooting
Investigators believe the bus was shot during its morning route.
Reported shootings spike in Columbia
No fatalities have resulted from the increase.
Shooting victim uncooperative with investigators
Police are unable to move forward with the investigation.
MUPD, CPD increase presence as students return to Columbia
Law enforcement agencies are watching for theft and alcohol violations.
CoMoCitizens works for permanent change in CPD policy
A SWAT raid incited the group's formation and action.
Blog post: Budget, Tasers on City Council agenda
Blog post: Walgreens on Broadway reports robbery
Web Update: Police Review Board approves changes to CPD raid policy
An officer will be assigned to know whether children or animals are present in the home before each SWAT raid.
Web Update: Columbia Police Review Board hears first complaint
The complaint was filed by a California marijuana activist in response to the February CPD SWAT raid.
Blog post: Columbia Today: June 28, 2010
Web Update: Alpha Kappa Lambda leaves MU
Alcohol and fire code violations in May resulted in the loss of the fraternity's charter.
Blog post: Missing man last seen near campus
Web Update: Burton presents changes to SWAT team policies
The changes come almost four months after a controversial SWAT raid on a Columbia home.
Blog post: Police see spike in bike thefts near campus
Blog post: Downtown business burglarized
Web Update: CPD nabs door-to-door salespeople for permit violations
All three salespeople were residents of other states.
Web Update: CPD chief Burton calls for pot law reforms
The chief made the remarks at a May 21 press conference
Blog post: Man shot near Stadium and Ash
Web Update: CPD talks Tasers with Citizens Police Review Board
Some residents wonder about a change in the police department’s mentality.
MUPD, CPD increasing alcohol law enforcement
This weekend, the MU Police Department and other agencies are ...
Boone County Sheriff's Department arrests four
Deputies arrested two men and two juveniles on suspicion of ...
CPD arrests man on charge of sexual misconduct
Yuan Liu, 24, was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual ...
Web Update: Downtown Safety Summit discusses crime prevention
The summit was part of a plan for the community to work with CPD on safety measures.
CPD Mounted Unit preparing for patrol
The Mounted Unit is comprised of six volunteer officers.
Columbia Police Department increases traffic enforcement
Officer presence will increase downtown and near campus.
CPD, Sheriff's Department conduct prostitution sting
Seven women were arrested on suspicion of prostitution Jan. 6.