On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 the Columbia Police Department received an anonymous tip that a party (or parties) may travel through the area and attempt to pass and fill forged prescriptions for controlled substances.
While checking a local pharmacy, CPD Officers made contact with a male subject who attempted to flee on foot when encountering police. The man was apprehended by the Columbia Police Department after a brief foot pursuit and was taken into custody with no further incident.
Matthew Joshua Winston, 24, of Franklin, Ohio has been charged with fleeing or evading police on foot (2nd degree) as well as forgery of a prescription 1st offense, a class D felony.
Sgt. Evan Burton made the arrest and was assisted on scene by Officer Trevor Foster.
