Columbia man wanted on felony warrant, arrested

On Thursday afternoon, the Columbia Police Department arrested Tyler Thomas after having a felony warrant out for his arrest.

ABC17 previously reported a home invasion robbery in the 3100 block of Rock Quarry Road on December 12.

When police were called to investigate the armed robbery in Thomas’ home, they obtained a search warrant to search the house.

In Thomas’ room, police found over $30,000 in cash and 13 pounds of marijuana.

A felony warrant was put out for Thomas.

Thursday morning, a Vice Narcotics Organized Crimes Detective was on Commercial Drive when he noticed Thomas’ exit a residence with a box in his hand.

Street Crime Detectives attempted to pull over Thomas, Thomas refused to step out of the vehicle.

Thomas was eventually arrested.

Detectives searched Thomas and found a baggie of cocaine.

Detectives also located $8,000 in cash and a handful of prescription pills.

The box the Narcotics detective observed Thomas carry was an unopened large vacuumed sealed bag or marijuana. They also located a rifle, bullets and a magazine for a rifle.

Thomas was arrested on suspicion of: Distribution/Delivery/Manufacturing/Produce a Controlled Substance. Unlawful use of a weapon Distribution/Delivery/Manufacture/Produce/Controlled Substance Possession of a Controlled Substance Felony Resisting or Interfering with an Arrest Felony Felony Warrant for Dangerous Drugs