On Wednesday evening, July 24, 2019 Columbia Police Dept. Officers initiated a traffic stop on Fairground Street just before the intersection of Campbellsville Street. A brief search of the vehicle led to drug-related charges and traffic violations, as well as the execution of an indictment warrant.
41-year-old Brant Lane of Columbia, KY was charged with a total of 4 traffic violations including Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle. A passenger, 29-year-old Jonathan Richard of Jamestown, KY was taken into custody with an active indictment warrant from Russell Springs. Another passenger, 21-year-old Amber Taylor of Russell Springs, KY was found to be in possession of paraphernalia and narcotics. She was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine).
CPD Officer Evan Burton made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by KSP Trooper Levi Scott, Adair Co. Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Hitch, and CPD Officer Adam Cravens.
