On Saturday, June 2, 2018 at approx.10amCT, Trooper Clint Bale conducted a routine traffic stop on a 2003 Hyundai on Bomar Heights in Columbia. The driver, 26-year-old William Miller of Columbia, KY informed Tpr. Bale that his license was suspended. Tpr. Bale noticed that Miller’s speech was slurred and observed a half full bottle of whiskey in the vehicle, and located a small plastic bag in Miller’s pocket containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Miller was transported to T.J. Health Columbia where he refused to submit to a chemical test.
Miller was charged with Failure to Wear Seatbelts, Possession of Open Alcoholic Container in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st offense (methamphetamine,) Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 3rd offense and Driving on DUI Suspended License. Miller was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
