Jefferson City police warn of Texas company soliciting area residents

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Jefferson City Police Department warned area residents of an organization allegedly collecting funds on behalf of the department.

A release from department spokesman Lt. David Williams said Jefferson City and Cole County citizens have received requests from a Texas company requesting donations for the police department.

Williams said the company is registered as a nonprofit, however, none of the funds assist law enforcement. He included the organization mentions a "Jefferson City Area Alert" during the calls but that no such alert has been activated.

The police department said if anyone wants to make a donation they should reach out to local charities.