Columbia Police respond to weapons incident on West Worley Street

At about 11:45 p.m. on July 24, Columbia Police responded to a weapons incident in the 1400 block of West Worley Street.

A witness told police officers that a man later identified as Glen Lee Parey, 53, of Columbia, was standing near the street and pointing guns at vehicles as they passed by. While police officers were responding, Parey also called 911 and threatened dispatchers and police.

Columbia Police's SWAT and Crisis Negotiations Team also responded to the incident, and Parey was arrested on charges of fourth-degree assault, second-degree harassment, unlawful use of weapons, resisting arrest, misuse of 911 and active warrants. There were no injuries.

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 2026-007041

Missouri statutes

190.308 - Misuse of 911

565.056 - Assault in the fourth degree

565.091 - Harassment in the second degree

571.030 - Unlawful use of a weapon

575.150 - Resisting arrest

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