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Columbia Police have issued a Silver Alert for Nancy Thrower, 90, of Columbia, last seen at noon today in the 1000 block of Westwinds Court wearing a blue blouse and a black jacket. If you have seen Nancy or know her whereabouts, please call 911. Report No. 2026-004659.

The webpage for the City’s new Median Safety Ordinance, going into effect July 1, is up and running. All information regarding the ordinance and the areas affected is available on our website. Please visit como.gov/police/median-… for more information

Columbia Police are aware of and currently responding to an incident near the 5100 block of North Douglas Drive. At this time, we encourage you to seek alternate routes.

Boone County 911 & 311 services have been fully restored. Lumen has repaired the fiber break that caused the earlier phone service disruption. See the attached photo for the full press release.

On May 4, Columbia Police arrested Dariell Deshell Smith, 33, of Columbia, in connection with a stabbing that occurred in the 4500 block of Rice Road. como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

The Columbia Police Department is currently experiencing difficulties with its phone lines. In case of an emergency, please call 911. If 911 does not answer, call 911 again. Stay safe.

We know Stop Day is coming up this week. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you chose to celebrate.

*Update* Columbia Police have located Flor Vidal, 69, of Columbia. She is alive and well. Thank you to everyone in the community for any information that was provided and your prayers.

The Columbia Police have issued a silver alert for Flor Vidal, 69, of Columbia. She was last seen this morning on Bennett Springs Drive and was wearing house paints and a beige plaid jacket. If you have any information regarding Flor’s whereabouts, please contact CPD.

*Update* Officers have cleared the scene near the parking garage at North 5th Street and East Walnut. We thank you for your patience.

The Columbia Police are aware of and are investigating a critical incident near the parking garage at North 5th Street and East Walnut Street. At this time we ask you to seek alternate routes. Updates will follow.

This week, Lt. Alpers covers permitted conduct under the new Median Safety Ordinance going into effect on July 1. Stay tuned for more information regarding the ordinance.

Columbia Police respond to shots fired at West Texas Avenue, April 26 como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

Update: Columbia Police respond to assault at Richardson Street, April 24 como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

Columbia Police respond to assault in 1600 block of Richardson Street, April 24. como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

Columbia Police respond to bomb threat in 400 block of Conley Road, April 23 como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

Columbia police responded to a stabbing in the 200 block of Unity Drive, April 21 como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

The areas affected by the Median Safety Ordinance, going into effect on July 1, are available on a map provided by the Public Works Department. Public works will update and maintain the map of affected areas. Here’s the link to the map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/147…

At about 3 p.m. April 16, Columbia Police attempted to arrest Brian Strickland, 58, of Columbia, for first-degree stalking in the 1500 block of Parkade Boulevard when Strickland barricaded himself inside a residence. como.gov/CMS/pressrelea…

CPD has reopened North Providence Road and East Forrest Avenue. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.