Columbia, KY (September 24, 2025) – The Columbia Police Department arrested a Hart County man late Wednesday night following a traffic stop on Jamestown Street.

At approximately 10:32pmCT, officers conducted the stop and identified the passenger as Dennis C. Howard, 45, of Cub Run, KY. Howard was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:

• Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 ounces), 1st Offense – Enhanced by Firearm
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess &
• Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container, 1st Offense

In addition, Howard was served with an outstanding Warrant of Arrest for Failure to Appear in Hart County District Court.

Officer Dustin Bunch was the arresting officer and was assisted at the scene by Officer Elliot Smith.