On Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2023 the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to an altercation on Jamestown Street near the intersection of Gaston Avenue. The caller had advised Adair 911 that a pickup truck was behind another vehicle, chasing it into town and ramming it from behind.
Officers arrived on scene and located a male and female near the parking lot of Tractor Supply and initiated contact.
A witness also showed and provided CPD Officers with video footage they had taken during the altercation and the male subject was placed into custody.
Michael Taylor, 56, of Columbia was taken into custody and charged with wanton endangerment 1st degree as well as operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.
Officer Joey Keith made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Officer Holly Necessary and Chief Jr Murphy.