Acting on a tip, Columbia Police went to a residence located on Parkway Manor Lane on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 to attempt to locate an out of state fugitive. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male and placed him into custody without incident. Joshua Lee Smith, 26, of Columbia, KY was placed under arrest for an Iowa probation violation warrant with extradition for a previous charge of Assault 1st degree (Domestic Abuse). While at the residence, Child Protective Services was called to the residence to place a 14-month-old girl temporarily until she can be returned to Iowa with family.
Sgt. Drew Conn made the arrest. He was assisted by CPD Officer Josh Durbin and ACSO Deputy Tracy McCarol.
