The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Campbellsville Street on Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023. The driver of the vehicle consented to a search of the auto and a passenger was found to have paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine.
Sharla Lynn Vanwinkle, 39, of Albany, KY was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (ethamphetamine). The vehicle operator was cited on scene for traffic violations and released.
CPD Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted by CPD Officers Holly Necessary, Trent Williams and Sgt Drew Conn.
