The Columbia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Jamestown Street on Wednesday night, March 5, 2025 just before 11:00pmCT. After making contact with the operator, it was found he had an active warrant. While being placed into custody, the male, identified as 42-year-old James Smith of Columbia, KY attempted to discard a pill bottle in the vehicle floorboard. After a search of the vehicle, suspected narcotics were located.
 

James Smith was taken into custody and charged with Non-Payment of Court Costs, Fees or Fines, Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Opiates) and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Hydrocodone). He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Officer Elliot Smith made the arrest and was assisted on scene by Officer Dustin Bunch.