While providing general patrol for the City Park at the former Adair County Fairgrounds, the Columbia Police Dept. arrested an Adair County man who is facing numerous charges.

On Sunday evening, June 14, 2020 CPD Officers initiated contact with Dustin Stone, 33, of Columbia. Upon encountering officers, Stone attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended. Stone was found to be in possession of narcotics and several forms of drug paraphernalia, including over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine. He has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Resisting Arrest, Fleeing and Evading Police (on foot), Terroristic Threatening 3rd degree, and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree (methamphetamine over 2 grams), a class C felony. Stone was additionally served 2 outstanding warrants including a probation revocation for failure to enter drug treatment.

Officer Evan Burton made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Drew Conn.