On Friday night, October 16, 2020 at 10:39pmCT, Deputy Joey Keith & K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Volvo, 9 miles east of Columbia on KY 80. During the stop, deputies suspected there were illegal drugs in the vehicle. K-9 "Nitro" had a positive hit indicator for illegal substances, therefore a search was conducted. Located was over 5 ounces of suspected crystal methamphetamine with a street value of over $15,000, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and cash.
Arrested were George Tom Polston, 58, of Columbia, KY and Walter Thomas, 67, of Russell Springs,KY on the following charges:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Marijuana and
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Trafficking in Methamphetamine
Polston was also charged with Failure to Wear Seatbelt and Possession of Marijuana. Both were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Kentucky State Police.
