While patrolling in the White City neighborhood of Columbia on Sunday afternoon, CPD Officers observed a male and female standing outside a vehicle near the corner of West Barbee and Alexander Street. The two appeared to be under the influence
Upon making contact and confirming the subjects were under the influence, they were placed into custody and found to be in possession of narcotics.
Derek Steven Philpot, 37, of Franklin, KY was charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of Methamphetamine (a class D felony).
Samantha Philpot, 32, also of Franklin, KY was charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of a Controlled Substance (both misdemeanors). Philpot was additionally charged with promoting contraband 1st degree after it was found she was concealing a number of pills in her sock while being booked into the Adair County Jail.
CPD Officers Evan Burton and Jordan Dean made the arrests.
