Columbia Police arrest stalking suspect after standoff on Parkade Boulevard

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.

Strickland made suicidal and homicidal threats during the standoff, and it was believed that he had a weapon. The Columbia Police Crisis Negotiation and SWAT teams safely brought Strickland into custody at about 7:45 p.m.

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 2026-003382

Missouri statute:

565.225 - Stalking in the first degree

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