The Columbia Police Department responded to FiveStar on Burkesville Street near Walmart early Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021 for a suspicious male. Upon arrival, contact was made with the male party inside his vehicle. Officers observed the suspect behaving nervous and erratically.
After searching the individual, officers found suspected marijuana and methamphetamine. A further search of the vehicle yielded findings of more suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Lon James Berryhill, 42, of Bonneterre, Missouri has been charged with Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
Officer Josh Durbin made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Justin Cross.
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