MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Division of Drug and Crime Control - P.O. Box 568 - Jefferson City, Mo. 65102


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Shawn Griggs
573-526-6236
03252016
March 25, 2016

EMPHASIS: Columbia Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography And Marijuana


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Michael Cody Houston, 28, of Columbia, Missouri, for possession of child pornography and marijuana on March 24, 2016. The arrest was the result of a lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit.

On Thursday, investigators executed a search warrant at Houston’s residence located on the 1600 block of Towne Drive, in Columbia. As a result of the search warrant, investigators located child pornography and less than 35 grams of marijuana. Houston was arrested and transported to the Boone County Jail, where he posted bond. The Patrol was assisted by officers of the Columbia Police Department.

The above arrest is a mere accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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