The Columbia Police Department responded to an apartment on Carrie Bolin Drive on Monday afternoon, April 7, 2025 after receiving a report of drug activity.

Officers received permission to search the residence and located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and a handgun that was registered as stolen. 

Ronald Batten, 60, of Columbia has been charged with possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, receiving stolen property (firearm), and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Officer Tyler McKinney made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Sgt Trevor Foster and Lt Justin Cross.