The Columbia Police Department arrested a Columbia man early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop that led to multiple criminal charges, including DUI and wanton endangerment.
On January 13th, 2026, at approximately 12:47 a.m., Columbia Police officers conducting active patrol observed a vehicle traveling on Burkesville Road exhibiting indicators consistent with impaired driving. Officers initiated a traffic stop.
The driver was identified as Arthur Badillo, 31, of Columbia, Kentucky. A 5-year-old child passenger was also in the vehicle and was not properly restrained.
Following a roadside investigation, Badillo was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
• No Tail Lamps
• Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (.08 or greater), First Offense – KRS 189A.010(1)(a)
• Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree
• Possession of Marijuana
• Failure to Use Child Restraint Device In Vehicle
• Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle
• Menacing
• Reckless Driving
Badillo was transported to the Adair County Regional Jail.
The arrest was made by the Columbia Police Department.
