City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2018

CONTACT: Steven Sapp
Community Relations Director
City of Columbia
573.874.7257
[email protected]

Update - Columbia Police arrest a fourth suspect, still seeking one in homicide investigation in 1500 block of Sylvan Lane on Aug. 27

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police continue their investigation into the homicide on Monday, Aug. 27 in the 1500 block of Sylvan Lane and have arrested a fourth suspect.

Hollie A. Johnson, 35, of Columbia was arrested on charges of Murder 2nd Degree - Felony. Bond has not been set and Johnson has been remanded to the Boone County Jail.

The Columbia Police Department continues to ask for the community’s help in locating Anthony William Neill, 27, described as a white male, 5’7" tall and approximately 165 pounds. Neill has a tattoo on the left side of his neck. Neill is wanted on a warrant issued in Boone County for 2nd degree Murder .

Neill should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone sees or knows of Neill’s whereabouts, please call local law enforcement or 911.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.


(Photo of Johnson is attached)

Original press release - https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=5785

Update from Aug. 28 - https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=5787

Update from Aug.31 - https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=5798


Case number: 2018-009624

Location: 1500 Sylvan Ln

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City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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