Columbia Police arrest barricade subject in the 3500 block of New Haven Rd., Dec 23

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

At approximately 3:50 p.m., Columbia Police arrested Douglas Antonio Lee, 42, of Columbia. Lee was arrested for felony warrants for the charges of first degree Domestic Assault, Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Resisting/Interfering with Arrest.

At approximately 10:34 a.m., Columbia Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspect who was known to have several felony warrants. The vehicle fled and officers engaged in a pursuit that began near 33 E. Broadway. 

The officers terminated the pursuit as it entered the downtown area, but were able to locate the suspect at a known residence in the 3500 of New Haven Rd.

The suspect, identified as Lee, barricaded himself inside the residence for more than four hours. Lee was armed with a pistol when officers took him into custody.

Columbia Police requested assistance from CPD SWAT BearCat, Crisis Negotiations Team, Vice Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit and Columbia Fire. A drone also was used to help locate the suspect.

No injuries occurred during the incident.

This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available at a later time. 

If you see something, say something. Anyone with information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Case number 2020-012238