The Columbia Police Department arrested three individuals for driving under the influence in three separate incidents late Friday night and early Saturday morning. According to public documents and loal sources, all three arrests were a result of complaints made to the Adair County 911 Center and all three drivers admitted to drinking at a local establishment.
Bryan Skaggs of Green County was arrested in the city limits on Campbellsville Street by Officer Dustin Bunch at 11:27 p.m. Friday. Skaggs refused blood alcohol tests. He was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle.
Adrian Garcia of Russell County was arrested on Cumberland Parkway by Officer Tyler McKinney 12:27 a.m. Saturday. Court records indicate that two different calls were received by Adair County 911. One caller reported that the vehicle was sideways in the roadway and a passenger exited the vehicle and was walking. It was also reported that the vehicle was swerving all over the roadway, struck a guardrail and continued driving on the shoulder of the road with both airbags deployed.
According to the citation, Garcia said that he and his passenger had both been at The Bullpen prior to the arrest. The citation lists his blood alcohol level at .249, and he was charged with driving under the influence (aggravated circumstances), reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
The passenger was not located at the scene. However, an officer did speak to him on the phone. The passenger allegedly said that he was home safe and had gotten out of the vehicle due to the driver being intoxicated.
Eric Blake Adamson-Penick of Marion County was arrested following a traffic stop in the city limits. Sgt. Trevor Foster made the arrest at 12:07 a.m. Saturday. According to court records, Penick tested .227. He was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, and possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle.
All three of the individuals arrested admitted to drinking at a local establishment. The location for one incident was confirmed but the Community Voice was unable to confirm where the other two had consumed alcohol prior to deadline.
“The Columbia Police Department reminds the public: do not drink and drive. Drive sober or get pulled over,” said Burton.
