The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Jamestown Street early Monday morning, October 14, 2024. After gaining consent to search the vehicle, a passenger was found to be in possession of suspected narcotics and paraphernalia. The subject had additionally given Officers a false name before being taken into custody. 

Aleya Milby, 38, of Columbia has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking in a controlled substance 3rd degree, giving Officer a false name, and possession of methamphetamine. 

Officer Elliot Smith made the arrest. He was assisted by Officers Holly Necessary and Jay Wilson.