Columbia Missouri Police Department

06/09/2026

If you see violations of the City’s new Median Safety Ordinance, going into effect July 1, there are two ways to report these violations. One way is to call 311 and report the violation to CPD’s non-emergency number. The other way is to use the City’s SeeClickFix. This allows you to report an incident online and can be found here: https://www.como.gov/city-managers-office/report-an-issue/

For more information on the ordinance, visit https://www.como.gov/police/programs-initiatives/median-safety-ordinance/

06/08/2026

One of the greatest benefits of operating our own basic police academy is the opportunity to introduce future Columbia police officers to the values of both our department and the community they will serve. Policing is about more than enforcing laws. It is about building relationships, understanding community needs, and serving others.

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri has been a valued partner of our department for many years. Today, our recruits had the opportunity to learn about the critical services the Food Bank provides while also helping package food that will be distributed in our community and the surrounding area. Experiences like these help reinforce the importance of service, compassion, and community engagement from the very beginning of an officer’s career.

We'd like to share a big thank you to the volunteer group from the Columbia Missouri Police Department Training Academy for the time they spent this morning learning more about our organization and helping us package fresh produce for neighbors in our community.

We greatly appreciate your support. Your help makes a huge difference to the individuals and families we serve both in Columbia and across our 32-county service area!

We can always use the help of our community both at The Food Bank and at The Food Bank Market. If you would like to join us in supporting food security, visit https://sharefoodbringhope.org/volunteer/ to learn more about all of our volunteering opportunities!

06/05/2026

The Columbia Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspect in the photo. This person has used a stolen credit card at several locations in Columbia.

If you can help identify this person or have information to share, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573-874-7652.

To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573-875-8477. As always, we’re thankful to you for sharing what you know.

06/05/2026

Columbia Police respond to assault on North College Avenue

At about 11:10 a.m. on June 3, Columbia Police officers responded to a call for an assault investigation at the 1200 block of North College Avenue. During the course of the investigation, officers found probable cause to arrest Brandon L. Shoupe, 43, of Columbia.

It was reported that Shoupe made threats to harm himself, family members and his employees. Shoupe also made threats to harm law enforcement officers if they attempted to apprehend him.

Columbia Police Street Crimes detectives, utilizing the FLOCK camera system, located Shoupe in the area of U.S. 63 and Conley Road. Detectives made a traffic stop, and Shoupe attempted to flee. Shoupe was taken into custody with possession of two fi****ms and a substance suspected to be a controlled substance.

Shoupe was arrested for the following charges: fourth-degree assault, fourth-degree domestic violence, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of armed criminal action, delivery of a controlled substance and felony resisting arrest.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

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06/04/2026

Today we go over how officers will be enforcing the City's new Median Safety Ordinance, going into effect July 1. For more information about the ordinance and the areas affected, visit https://www.como.gov/police/programs-initiatives/median-safety-ordinance/

06/01/2026

At about 10 a.m. June 1, Columbia Police responded to a report of a bomb threat at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the 3000 block of Lemone Industrial Drive.

All of the guests and employees were evacuated as police officers, members of the Mid-Missouri Bomb Squad and an MU Police Department bomb dog searched throughout the building.

The scene was cleared at about 11:30 a.m., and guests and employees were allowed to return to the hotel.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Case Number 2026-005053

05/30/2026

Check out the Columbia Regional Airport's new parking shuttle service that begins Monday, June 1!

05/30/2026

In March we congratulated Rock Bridge High School students Aayan Behura, Aneesh Calyam and Aanya Shetty, who won the Missouri Track II 2026 Presidential AI Challenge with their AI project to assist law enforcement in Columbia.

On April 13 the trio presented their project at the regional finals, and we’re excited to congratulate them for winning that competition and advancing to Nationals!

They will travel to Washington, D.C., on June 7 to compete against the five other regional winners in their track. Good luck Aayan, Aneesh and Aanya!

05/29/2026

High-quality public safety services begin long before an emergency call. They start with training.

Recently, recruits from the Columbia Police and Columbia Fire training academies came together for joint training focused on responding to active assailants and setting up rescue responses. These exercises help prepare future first responders to serve our growing community safely and effectively.

Modern public safety depends on well-trained personnel, reliable equipment and facilities that support realistic training. These training exercises are a reminder that investing in preparedness today helps ensure readiness tomorrow.

05/29/2026

On May 26, Columbia Police Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident involving shots fired in the 3200 block of Clark Lane. There were no reported injuries.

Columbia Police Street Crimes detectives were able to identify the suspect through the use of camera systems including Flock Safety cameras. It was determined the suspect resided in Moberly and, through a joint investigation with the Moberly Police Department and the Randolph County Sheriff's Department, an arrest warrant and search warrant were obtained.

On May 29, The Columbia Police Department’s SWAT Team — with assistance from the Columbia Police Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, the Moberly Police Department and the Randolph County Sheriff's Department — served a search warrant in the 300 block of College Avenue in Moberly.

Columbia Police arrested Robert Neese Jr., 49, of Moberly, on charges of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

"Today's arrest in Moberly and yesterday's arrest in Jefferson City stem from two separate shots-fired incidents that occurred in Columbia,” said Lance Bolinger, assistant chief of the Columbia Police Department. “Through technology and coordination with neighboring agencies, our Columbia Police Street Crimes detectives were able to make arrests in both cases.

“A decade ago, these investigations would have been incredibly difficult to solve without the right tools. Today, the right equipment, proactive officers and strong partnerships with adjoining departments change the timeline on how we can address gun crime."

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Case Number 2026-004872

Missouri statutes
565.050 - Assault in the first degree
571.015 - Armed criminal action
571.030 - Unlawful use of a weapon