Pineville police seek help identifying individual in Smithville/College Park incidents

As of: May 4, 2026; 3:00am

The Pineville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in a series of incidents reported in the Smithville/College Park area.

According to authorities, the individual has repeatedly trespassed on private property over the past week and engaged in unlawful behavior. The property owner had placed a sign requesting the person stay off the premises.

Police say the situation escalated when the individual returned, defecated on the property again and then set the sign on fire.

Officials say they are actively working to identify the person involved and are asking anyone with information to contact the department or submit a tip through a private message.

Authorities also thanked the community for its continued support in helping maintain neighborhood safety.