On Saturday, August 14, 2021 Columbia Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Dillon Street after conducting a drug trafficking investigation. Multiple Officers with the CPD were on hand for a home search which yielded findings of drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl as well as laced Xanax. 

Timothy Wheeler, 51, of Columbia, KY is facing multiple charges including possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substances (including methamphetamine), and trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl). 

Two other males at the residence during the search were taken into custody on outstanding warrants: Brandon Gillock, 41, of Russell Springs and Brandon Dial, 36, of Columbia.