A man from Lebanon, Tennessee was safely reunited with his family after being located in Columbia on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Columbia Police received a report of a reckless driver at approximately 9:05pmCT on Monday, seen driving erratically near the Public Square. Officer Elliot Smith responded quickly and located the vehicle on Jamestown Street. The driver, identified as Mr. Fuentes, was transported to TJ Health Columbia for evaluation. During this time, Officer Smith contacted the Wilson County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office where deputies were working with Mr. Fuentes' family to report him missing.
Thanks to the swift actions of Officer Smith, along with the assistance of Officer Dustin Bunch and Adair County EMS, Mr. Fuentes was confirmed to be safe and was reunited with his family.
