On Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 7:35pmCT,  K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten initiated a traffic stop on Kurt Keltner Rd, 7 miles north of Columbia, on a 2000 Dodge Caravan. During the stop, it was believed the operator was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. K-9 "Nitro" was deployed and gave positive hit indicators of narcotics in the vehicle. A search of the auto resulted in suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia being located.

36-year-old George Loy 36 of Columbia was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs.

K-9 Deputy Staten was assisted by Sheriff Josh Brockman.