A Peculiar, Missouri man is facing a felony rape charge following an investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.
According to a press release from the Patrol, 28-year-old Collin K. Goodsell was arrested February 12, 2026, in connection with a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Troop A Criminal Investigative Unit.
The investigation began in December 2025 after the Division of Drug and Crime Control was asked to look into allegations of sexual assault involving an employee of the Belton Police Department. Following the investigation, authorities say investigators developed probable cause to arrest Goodsell for allegedly raping an adult female.
Goodsell was taken into custody in Lee’s Summit on February 12 and transported to the Pettis County Jail, where he was initially placed on an investigative hold. A probable cause statement was forwarded to the Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney.
On February 13, the prosecutor formally charged Goodsell with Rape in the First Degree. He is currently being held in the Pettis County Jail without bond.
The Highway Patrol reports that Goodsell has held several law enforcement positions in Cass and Livingston counties. Authorities are asking anyone with information related to this incident or similar allegations involving Goodsell to contact Corporal Travis Goolsby at Troop A Headquarters at 816-622-0800.
The charge is an accusation, and Goodsell is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Authorities also emphasized their commitment to supporting victims of sexual violence and encourage those affected to contact local law enforcement for assistance and available resources.
