The Columbia Police Department responded to a residence on West Barbee Street on Friday night, July 24, 2020 just after 6:30pmCT, that ultimately led to a vehicle pursuit and multiple charges for two individuals.
The initial call was taken by Adair 911. The victim stated two males had arrived at his residence, attempting to create an altercation as well as enter his home. The suspects had left the scene upon officers arrival, however their vehicle was located a short time later.
Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the operator would not stop and attempted to flee. The vehicle turned onto Sandusky Street before he lost control and wrecked on private property.
The passenger, 26-year-old Tyler Nichols, is facing charges including trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl), and tampering with physical evidence. Nichols also had an outstanding warrant from Taylor County.
CPD Officer Evan Burton was the arresting Officer. He was assisted during the pursuit by Deputy Josh Durbin and additionally by multiple other units on scene from the Columbia Police Department and Kentucky State Police.
The operator, identified as 20-year-old Hunter Stone, then fled on foot (while the passenger remained in the vehicle) and was quickly detained. Stone was located approximately 300 yards away from the scene, attempting to hide in tall grass near Warner Fertilizer on Oak Street, and was taken into custody with no further incident.
Stone is facing a total of 18 charges including wanton endangerment 1st degree, wanton endangerment (of a police Officer), trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl), criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence, as well as other misdemeanors and traffic violations.
CPD Officer Evan Burton was the arresting Officer. He was assisted during the pursuit by Deputy Josh Durbin and additionally by multiple other units on scene from the Columbia Police Department and Kentucky State Police.
