The Columbia Police Department located a mobile meth lab during a traffic stop early this morning (Sunday) just before 1:00amCT. The traffic stop began when the subject was stopped on Carrie Bolin Drive from Russell Road.
After making contact with the subject, he was found to be under the influence and was in possession of 5 grams of suspected methamphetamine. ACSO K-9 Unit "Nitro" was utilized which resulted in a full vehicle search. That's when Officers located an active generator bottle in the auto.
Cody Morrison, 24, of Columbia, KY was taken into custody and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd offense (both felonies), DUI and other traffic violations. Morrison was also served with an outstanding warrant for parole violation.
Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Jamie Cole and Deputy Josh Durbin. Members of the HIDTA Drug Task Force were also on scene to assist in lab cleanup.