Columbia Police Arrest North Carolina Woman For DUI, Drug Possession 

Columbia, Kentucky (October 10th, 2025) — The Columbia Police Department arrested a North Carolina woman late Friday night following a traffic stop connected to a shoplifting complaint. 

At approximately 10:51 p.m. (CST) on October 10th, officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to an alleged shoplifting incident. During the response, Officer Tyler McKinney conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle driven by Raquel Lenae Ferotti, 45, of Old Fort, North Carolina. 

Following an on-scene investigation, Ferotti was placed under arrest and charged with multiple offenses, including operating a motor vehicle under the influence and drug possession. 

Charges include: 

1. Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (1st Offense, Aggravated Circumstances) – KRS 189A.010(1D) 

2. No Registration Receipt 

3. No Registration Plates 

4. No Operator’s or Moped License 

5. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess 

6. Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) 

7. Failure to Illuminate Headlamps 

Officer McKinney was assisted at the scene by Sergeant Trevor Foster and Officer Elliot Smith of the Columbia Police Department. 

(Kila Kean – Columbia Police Department)