Rebecca Thrower, 35, was arrested by Officer Bunch with the Columbia Police Department early this morning. Thrower was charged with Receiving Stolen Property $10,000 dollars or more, Driving on a DUI Suspended License and Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possession. She was Lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Press Release from the Columbia Police Department... 

Early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025 the Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Jamestown Street after observing a vehicle matching a description of a previously reported stolen car from Russell Springs, leaving Jamestown Street FiveStar.

After making contact with the operator and confirming it was the same vehicle, the driver was taken into custody. She was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver stated to CPD Officers that a male staying at her residence was the perpetrator who had stolen the vehicle in Russell County. Officers made contact with the male later at a residence in Cane Valley and placed him and a second female at the home under arrest, with both having active warrants.

Rebecca Thrower, 35, of Columbia has been charged with receiving stolen property over $10,000, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on DUI suspended license.

After the vehicle was recovered, information was passed along to Russell County law enforcement where the investigation is ongoing.

Officer Dustin Bunch made the arres. He was assisted by Officer Elliot Smith.