On Friday afternoon, April 15, 2022 Columbia Police Dept. Officer Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop on Greensburg Street near the intersection of High Street. Upon making contact with the driver, a strong odor of marijuana was detected. K9 Unit Rowdy was utilized and after alerting on the vehicle, Officers searched the car and located marijuana, 10 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, and a 9MM handgun.
Skylar Riggins, 26, of Madisonville, KY was taken into custody and is facing numerous traffic charges as well as possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
Officer Joey Keith made the arrest. He was assisted by Officers Justin Cross and Jimmy Luttrell.
