The Columbia Police Department responded to the area of the Public Square and Burkesville Street on Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024 after calls of a female walking and behaving erratically.
After seeing police officers, the female fled on foot from the Square down Jamestown Street, and attempted to go into a local business before officers detained and took her into custody.
Brittany Marie Neal, 31, of Columbia has been charged with public intoxication, fleeing and evading police 2nd degree, and assault 3rd degree (police officer).
Sgt Drew Conn made the arrest. He was assisted by Officer Adam Cravens.