Early Sunday morning, December 26, 2021 Columbia Police Officers were attempting to locate a vehicle that had previously been reported as stolen. While searching an area between Bomar Heights and Tutt Street, Officers located a male subject who was attempting to hide from police. After making contact, it was determined the subject, 28-year-old Joshua Holt of Columbia, KY, was under the influence and was placed into custody. Holt was also in possession of suspected methamphetamine at the time of his arrest. He was charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
Officer Justin Cross made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Trevor Foster.