Columbia Police were called to assist Adair EMS on a possible drug overdose on Mitchell Street in Columbia on Saturday morning, January 16, 2021.
Upon arrival, a male resident at the home was found to be in possession of 26 grams of suspected methamphetamine as well as various drug paraphernalia, including baggies and scales.
Joshua Akin, 31, was taken into custody and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) over 2 grams and Resisting Arrest.
Akin was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
Officer Gary Roy made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Ethan Pike and Adair EMS.
