Columbia Police Dept. Officers responded to property damage on Fairground Street after a vehicle took out several feet of fence row bordering the former VFW building and fled the scene. The incident occurred Saturday night, December 28, 2019 just before 9:00pmCT.
After a brief search, the vehicle and operator were located on HWY 61 South near Walmart. 19-year-old Alexander Evans of Columbia, KY was placed into custody and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident and DUI, 1st offense.
Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer John Dial, Adair Co. Deputy Justin Cross and KSP.