The Columbia Police Department made two separate arrests today (Wednesday) with both instances pertaining to drug related offenses. 

The first occurrence took place when probation and parole contacted on-duty Officers for a female in their office attempting to conceal a bottle of urine for a drug test which still tested for methamphetamine. Tia Hancock, 28, of Cumberland County was placed in custody and has been charged with tampering with physical evidence. 

In a separate instance, Officers were called to Bomar Heights for an individual who appeared intoxicated. The male subject was located and initially charged with public intoxication. Officers obtained permission to search a residence the party was staying at nearby and located suspected methamphetamine. Charles Neal, 36, of Columbia was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). 

Officer Justin Cross and Sgt. Drew Conn were the arresting Officers.