Columbia Police Dept. Officers responded to a disturbance call at a basement apartment at the corner of Bomar Heights and Pine Tree Street on Monday night just after 7:30 PM.
Upon arrival, there were multiple individuals in and around the apartment. One subject present refused to follow basic commands to keep his hands outside of his pockets after being told repeatedly. Once detained, the subject was found to be in possession of one gram of suspected methamphetamine and was taken into custody.
Matthew Alexander, 22, of Columbia has been charged with Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). Alexander is currently on probation for fleeing and evading police stemming from an attempted traffic stop last Spring.
Officer Evan Burton was the arresting Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Drew Conn.
