1. Student arrested after assault

A MU student was arrested Monday on suspicion of domestic assault and possession of controlled substances, among others.

At 12:42 a.m., Columbia Police Department officers responded to a gun disturbance in the area of 2241 Grindstone Parkway. Matthew Greaver, a 21-year-old sophomore, was being restrained on the ground in front of a residence. The female victim said Greaver tried to keep her from leaving the residence, slapping her hand away from her phone and keeping her away from the door. Greaver’s roommates attempted to intervene and he threatened them with a rifle. They disarmed Greaver and subdued him before the police arrived.

He was arrested on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault, felonious restraint and unlawful use of a weapon. He was also charged with possession of controlled substances because the officers found marijuana and pills in plain view among his possessions.

2. Man arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession

A Columbia man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of cocaine possession and unlawful use of a weapon, among other charges.

At 4:47 a.m., Columbia Police Department officers patrolling near the intersection of Pecan and Fourth streets witnessed a vehicle driving without headlights. The officers contacted the driver, Derrick McKinzie, 44, who appeared to be impaired. After he was asked to perform a sobriety test, McKinzie took off running.

The officers stopped and searched him, finding a loaded gun and crack cocaine in his possession. McKinzie was arrested on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, felony possession of controlled substance and resisting arrest.

3. One arrested on suspicion of manufacturing meth

A Columbia resident was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of meth possession.

At 4:44 a.m., a Columbia Police Department officer patrolling a parking lot in front of the Walmart at 3001 W. Broadway saw a vehicle that had no frost on its windows, despite the cold of the night. The officer approached the vehicle and noticed what looked like someone passed out inside.

The officer contacted the man, Edward Hann, 51, and noticed syringes and bloody towels inside the car. There was also a bag in plain view that tested positive for methamphetamines and items associated with meth use. Hann was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, manufacturing a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

4. 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault

A man was arrested Wednesday evening on suspicion of third-degree assault and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched at 8:26 p.m. to the 300 block of McBaine Avenue in response to a call about an assault. A female victim and her daughter, both adults, said Gregory Clay, 51, had assaulted them with a folding pocketknife during an argument. Neither woman was inured.

While searching Clay, the officers found a pipe on his person used to smoke crack cocaine. Clay was arrested on charges of third-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault and possession of drug paraphernalia.