On Wednesday morning, June 8, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a break-in in progress on Creekview Drive, off of Oak Street just after 4:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers observed and detained a male and female who were on the property’s front porch.
At the residence’s front door, officers observed a screwdriver and credit card wedged in the door.
Both parties were taken into custody, with the male subject additionally being found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.
Ryan Roy, 41, of Liberty, and Kelly Phelps, 37, of Edmonton, have both been charged with attempted burglary, 2nd degree, and Roy was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine, 2nd offense.
Ofc. Adam Cravens was the arresting officer. He was assisted on scene by Ofc. Justin Cross.