Columbia Police attempted a traffic stop for speeding early this morning, Monday, June 7, 2021 shortly after 2:00amCT on Campbellsville Road/HWY 55 North. The motorcycle operator refused to stop, reaching speeds over 100 MPH, and was pursued before the chase being called off for safety concerns. 

After continuing to monitor the area, the motorcycle and operator were located, parked on North Bramlett Street, where the male, 39-year-old Adam Lee of Russell Springs, KY was taken into custody and found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. 

Lee was charged with numerous traffic violations as well as multiple felonies including fleeing and evading police, wanton endangerment of a police officer, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). 

Officer Josh Durbin made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Justin Cross and Deputy Chandler Staten.