Columbia Police arrest suspect for May 4 stabbing on Rice Road

(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia Police have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing that occurred on May 4 in the 4500 block of Rice Road. Dariell Deshell Smith, 33, of Columbia, has been taken into custody and charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action.

According to police reports, officers responded to a call about a stabbing at approximately 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they found that Smith had allegedly assaulted an adult male victim with a knife during a domestic disturbance. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the attack and is currently in stable condition.

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The investigation into this incident is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or online at http://www.p3tips.com/899. A cash reward of up to $2,500 may be available for information leading to an arrest.

The case number for this incident is 2026-004033 and it falls under Missouri statutes 565.072 for first-degree domestic assault and 571.015 for armed criminal action.

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