On Sunday night, October 8, 2023, a traffic stop was initiated on the Columbia Bypass at 8PM. After making contact with the occupants, a search was conducted and a female passenger was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. 

Kendra Smith, 35, of Columbia was taken into custody and has been charged with possession of methamphetamine.

CPD Officer Holly Necessary was the arresting officer. She was assisted by Officer Trent Williams.