On Saturday morning, February 22, 2020 an attempted traffic stop was initiated on Oak Street and Edna Drive in Columbia, KY when the operator ran out of vehicle and fled on foot. The subject was apprehended shortly after attempting to flee. He was found hiding behind residences on Edna Drive. Officers also located a black bag containing narcotics and drug paraphenalia the suspect had discarded while running.
Cory Wayne Polk, 29, of Columbia, KY was taken into custody and charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Fleeing or Evading Police (on foot), No Seatbelt, and Operating on a Suspended or Revoked License. Polk was additionally served an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation.
Officer Evan Burton made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Columbia Police Dept. Officer Jordan Dean as well as Adair Co. Sheriff's Deputies Justin Cross and Chandler Staten.
