Columbia Man Arrested With Drugs in Backpack

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after police say they found more than 400 grams of drugs in his backpack.

According to court documents, an officer encountered 30-year-old Drew Bowen at a Columbia Walmart on Monday after store security reported seeing him open merchandise and leave.

Police say Bowen ran when confronted but was quickly arrested.

Investigators allege a search of his backpack uncovered point-two-four grams of methamphetamine and more than 438 grams of methaqualone, along with a battery pack police say he tried to steal.

Bowen is being held in the Boone County Jail on multiple drug, theft and resisting arrest charges.