Assault Archives

Columbia Square area remains on Office of Violence Prevention’s radar; CPD responds to more than 400 calls this year

November 9, 2026 11:57 AM Haley Swaino

Claudell Lane in northwest Columbia has been a hotspot for crime through the first week of November, particularly centered around the 1000 block of Columbia Square Apartments.

Columbia police are investigating a shots-fired incident that left three homes and two vehicles damaged Sunday morning, and was connected to a search warrant served in the area Sunday night. On the same street Tuesday night, another shots-fired call led officers to arrest a man who allegedly fired three shots into the air during an argument. No injuries or property damage were reported in that incident.

Including the latest incidents, the CPD dispatch log shows police have responded to 419 calls on Claudell Lane so far in 2026. That included three calls for shots fired or heard, six for an assault and 104 for a disturbance.

Cole County prosecutor files assault charge against Kansas City-area Democrat

November 5, 2026 3:27 PM Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson confirmed to ABC 17 News on Thursday that his office filed charges against a Kansas City-area lawmaker for assault and disturbing the peace. Democratic state Rep. Anthony Ealy represents District 36, covering part of Jackson County, in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected in

Central Methodist University suspends 6 football players from program following assault allegations

October 14, 2026 12:03 PM Demetra Alarcon

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) Six Central Methodist University football players have been suspended from the team after two of them were charged with assaulting a teammate. The university told ABC 17 News about the suspensions Wednesday afternoon, after earlier in the day saying two players charged with assault had been suspended. The university did not name

Illinois man charged in Boone County hatchet attack; resident describes finding injured victim

August 21, 2026 3:16 PM Ellyse Edwards, Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois man was charged Friday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and armed robbery after a shirtless, bleeding man was found in rural Boone County. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 56-year-old Martin Paddie Jr. of Rockford, Illinois, early Thursday. He was charged Friday on suspicion of first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and

Columbia man charged with eight felonies in alleged truck assault

April 13, 2026 1:01 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Monday with eight felonies after allegedly running over three people early Sunday. Boone County prosecutors charged Andy Cenobio, 19, with four counts of first-degree assault and four counts of armed criminal action. Columbia Police say a man identified as J.E. was with three friends and his girlfriend

Man accused of Columbia attack with unknown liquid is charged with assaulting deputy

April 13, 2026 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who is in the Boone County Jail awaiting a mental health commitment after allegedly throwing an unknown, caustic liquid on two people is now accused of attacking a deputy. Maxon Castle, 23, has been held in the Boone County Jail since he allegedly sprayed the liquid on two strangers in

Columbia man accused of hitting three people with his car

April 12, 2026 9:17 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested a 19-year-old Columbia man Sunday for assault on Old Highway 63. According to a CPD social media post, Andy Cenobio was arrested after police were called to investigate three injured victims at a local hospital just before 3 a.m. He is facing charges of assault and armed

University of Missouri strangling suspect had criminal history before coming to Columbia

November 25, 2025 12:52 PM Haley Swaino

Maxwell Warren, a student at the University of Missouri, was recently accused of strangling someone at a residence hall after being blocked on Snapchat. The 18-year-old Kansas man was charged on November 3 with first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault, first-degree domestic assault and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault.

Man charged in Jefferson City shooting that left two critically hurt denied bond

October 8, 2025 2:25 PM Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused in a domestic shooting was denied bond Wednesday. Michael Anthony Davis, 40, will remain in the Cole County Jail after Cole County Judge Joseph Shetler ruled against allowing him out on bond. Davis is charged with first-degree domestic assault, three counts of armed criminal action and

Columbia man accused of stabbing victim, spitting blood on cop

September 16, 2025 4:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly stabbed someone multiple times and spit blood on a police officer early Monday. Lawrence Johnson, 60, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone

Columbia man arrested after late night stabbing

September 15, 2025 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police say they arrested a Columbia man early Monday in a domestic stabbing. Lawrence Johnson, 60, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, assaulting a police officer and felony resisting arrest, according to a Columbia Police Department news release. Information related to his case

Ashland man charged for allegedly hitting person with car

July 21, 2025 12:42 PM Madison Stuerman

Steven Brunstrom, 28, of Ashland, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, third-degree domestic assault, property damage and resisting arrest.

Man charged with assault after motorcycle crash in Boone County

July 15, 2025 10:23 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 36-year-old man remained in the Boone County Jail on Tuesday on allegations that he hit a motorcyclist with his SUV, causing serious injuries, and left the scene. Donald J. Legleiter, who has no address listed in online court records, was charged Monday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and leaving the

Columbia man accused of shooting at neighbors in mobile home park

July 7, 2025 11:56 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 64-year-old Columbia man was in the Boone County Jail on Monday, facing six felonies for allegedly shooting at his mobile home park neighbors over fireworks. Nevada Henderson was charged Monday with three counts of first-degree assault, being a felon with a gun, armed criminal action and child endangerment. His initial court

Man charged with domestic assault after officers swarm Jefferson City neighborhood

June 4, 2025 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 21-year-old man was charged Tuesday with six felonies and jailed without bond after his arrest during a Jefferson City police response that included long guns and an armored vehicle. Danaun C. Washington of Jefferson City remained in the Cole County Jail on no bond Tuesday after his arrest at a

Cole County man accused of slashing mother in head with knife

May 12, 2025 5:48 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County man was charged Saturday after his arrest for allegedly attacking his mother with a knife, slashing her in the forehead. Andrew Henderson is charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action for the alleged attack in an apartment on Dewberry Drive, according to court records. Deputies found

Woman assaulted in Jefferson City Hy-Vee bathroom; man charged

May 12, 2025 5:28 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Customers stopped a domestic assault in progress in a bathroom at the Jefferson City Hy-Vee store Saturday, according to court documents. The assault took place when Jeremie M. McClain, 33, of Jefferson City, followed a woman into the bathroom and assaulted her after she tried to end their relationship, a probable

Jefferson City man remains jailed on accusation of punching 7-year-old

May 12, 2025 5:05 PM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man remained in the Cole County Jail on Monday after he was charged the previous day with punching a 7-year-old in the head. Ryan J. Duhon, 34, is charged with first-degree assault, third-degree assault and child abuse for the incident at a mobile home park in the 5100

Columbia stabbing started with interrupted theft, documents say

April 15, 2025 10:07 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia stabbing victim told police that he interrupted his assailant trying to steal from him before the attack, according to court documents. Arthur W. Hooks, 70, was arrested Monday after police responded to a stabbing in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive in north Columbia. Prosecutors charged Hooks with first-degree assault,

Columbia police arrest man in reported stabbing

April 14, 2025 1:58 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police arrested a man Monday after a stabbing near an elementary school.