Columbia Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on Campbellsville Street on Thursday afternoon that led to drug charges for a passenger in the vehicle. After making the stop and gaining consent to search the vehicle by the operator, a male passenger was found to be in possession of narcotics, drug paraphernalia and cash.
Oba Thompson, 31, of Columbia, KY was taken into custody and charged with Trafficking in Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine over 2 grams). Officers seized approximately 4 grams of suspected methamphetamine during the arrest.
Officer Ethan Pike was the arresting Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Evan Burton and KSP Trooper Billy Begley.
Columbia Police would like to remind the public if you have any credible knowledge of drug activity in the area, to please call Columbia’s Tip-line at 270-378-2259. Called will remain anonymous.
