On Monday, June 2, 2025 at approximately 5:58pmCT, Officer Trent Williams of the Columbia Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Jamestown Street. The stop was initiated after the vehicle had been reported to Adair County 911 by the registered owner as being used without authorization.

During the investigation, Officer Williams searched the vehicle and located a substance suspected to be crystal methamphetamine. The suspect was identified as Max R. Cave, 32, of Columbia, KY. He was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) and taken into custody without incident.

Officer Williams was assisted at the scene by Sergeant Trevor Foster and Deputy Sheriff Emily Wall of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office.