City of Columbia, MO

04/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/12/2026 19:52

Columbia Police make arrest for assault on Old Highway 63

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 12, 2026

CONTACT: Colin Imhoff
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
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Columbia Police make arrest for assault on Old Highway 63

(COLUMBIA, MO)-

At about 2:56 a.m. April 12, Columbia Police officers were dispatched to a local hospital to investigate three injured individuals who had arrived at the emergency room.

The investigation revealed a disturbance had occurred in the 2500 block of Old Highway 63. During this disturbance, three individuals were ran over by a vehicle. One of the individuals has life-threatening injuries. The two other individuals have non-life-threatening injuries.

Utilizing Flock cameras, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle in Osage County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted by conducting a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle.

Columbia Police arrested Andy Cenobio, 19, of Columbia for assault in the first-degree and armed criminal action as a result of this incident.

The Columbia Police Department would like to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their assistance in this matter.

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 2026-003192


Missouri Statutes

565.050. - Assault in the first-degree

571.015. - Armed criminal action



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