The Columbia Police Department responded to Walmart on Burksville Street in Columbia, KY on Thursday night after a report of a male inside the store behaving erratically. Officers made contact with the subject, identified as 38-year-old Derek Cowan of Columbia. After observing Cowan's behavior, Officers conducted a search of his property and found marijuana and suspected methamphetamine. Derek Cowan was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana as well as Possession of Methamphetamine (2nd offense).
Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted by Officers Ethan Pike and Evan Burton.
