After arriving at Adair Regional Jail, arresting Officer observed subject chewing and quickly swallowing an unknown object as he was being taken out of cruiser. Adair EMS was called to scene and male was taken to TJ Samson for observation before being released and transported back to Adair Regional Jail.
Matthew Stapleton, 29, of Columbia has been charged with careless driving, possession of methamphetamine, and tampering with physical evidence.
Officer Justin Cross was the arresting Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Trevor Foster and Deputy Chandler Staten.