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Columbia Man arrested for false report of stolen handgun and other charges

1/18/2021

Officers responded to Harper Valley Trailer Court off Tutt Street Friday night, January 15, when a male subject called reporting a stolen handgun. Upon making contact with caller he was found to be intoxicated but continued to insist a neighbor had stolen his gun but would not give Officers the neighbors name.

While Officers were on scene male subject went to his vehicle and retrieved a shotgun shouting he was going to get his property himself before Officers were able to quickly subdue subject without incident.

Bradley West, 49, of Columbia has been charged with alcohol intoxication, falsely reporting an incident, and wanton endangerment of police Officers. After West was placed into custody, search of residence yielded Officers locating a handgun in the exact spot West had stated his gun was stolen from.

Officer Trevor Foster was the arresting Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Evan Burton and Deputy Josh Durbin.

Theft of ID and credit card results in police chase and drug charges

1/18/2021

In December the Adair County Sheriffs Office initiated an investigation into the theft of personal identification information such as social security number and other forms of ID of an Adair county resident. Over the investigation deputy’s where able to work with the credit card company and identify retailers where the card was used. Deputy’s then where able to get video footage from the retailers And identify the person using the card was Brandon Jones, 35, of Columbia. A warrant was sworn out for his arrest however jones didn’t have a permanent residence and was staying multiple places and was alluding arrest.

On 1-17-21 the sheriffs office received information where he may be and deputies Brandon Hitch ,Derek Padgett and Josh Durbin began searching an area 10 miles east of Columbia in the sano community.

Around 1 am they approached a residence off Marlo Campbell rd and as they pulled in a vehicle fled from the residence and Vehicle pursuit ensued. Deputies where able to bring the pursuit to a safe stop on Free Union Rd. close to Russell County line.

The vehicle was occupied by Brandon Jones and he was arrested on the warrants as well as multiple additional charges stemming from chase He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of:

1 - theft of identity. Felony
2 - fleeing and evading police 1st degree. Felony
3- possession of a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine. Felony
4- possession of drug paraphernalia.
5- tampering with physical evidence. Felony
6 - Reckless driving
7- wanton endangerment 2nd . Felony
8- disregarding stop sign
9- failure to illuminate headlights
10- criminal littering

Sheriff Brockman assisted the deputies on scene the office is continuing the investigation .

Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office

Columbia man arrested for trafficking in controlled substance and resisting arrest

1/17/2021

The Columbia Police Department were called to assist Adair EMS on a possible drug overdose on Mitchel Street, Saturday morning, January 16.

Upon arrival male resident of home was found to be in possession of 26 grams of suspected methamphetamine as well as various paraphernalia including baggies and scales.

Joshua Akin, 31, was taken into custody and has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance methamphetamine over 2 grams and resisting arrest.

Officer Gary Roy was the arresting Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Ethan Pike and Adair EMS.

Adair man arrested on felony drug charges after early morning traffic stop

1/17/2021

On 1-14-21 Adair County Sheriffs Office arrested Joseph Turner, 58, of Columbia. Turner was arrested after K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop on a 1999 dodge truck at 5:02 a.m. in the Coburg community 10 miles north of Columbia.

During stop probable cause was found to believe there was narcotics in vehicle. Upon search of vehicle methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia was located inside vehicle.

Turner was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of:
1-possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine.
2- possession of marijuana
3- possession of drug paraphernalia

The case remains under investigation by sheriffs office.

Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office

Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/17/2021

The Adair County Judge Executive, Green River Animal Shelter, Adair County Recycling Center, and the Annex building will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Adair County Clerk’s office will be closed Saturday, January 16, 2021 as well. Please have a safe and blessed Holiday.

Best Regards
Bridget Compton
Adair County Fiscal Court Clerk,

Two vehicle collision results in one arrest for DUI and other charges

1/16/2021

The Columbia Police Department responded to a two vehicle collision with injury, Thursday morning January 14, at the intersection of Edmonton Road and Burksville Street. Prior to the collision Adair 911 had been receiving multiple calls from West 80 Edmonton Road concerning a reckless driver operating a late model white Buick.

The operator of said Buick, Constantine Consequences, 34, and current Edmonton resident struck a white Ford Ranger head on which was operated by Ronnie Wray, 66, of Burksville. Both subjects were transported by Adair EMS to TJ Samson Columbia where Consequences was later taken to UK for further treatment.

Constantine Consequences has also been charged with DUI, no out of state registration, no insurance, and possession of marijuana.

Officer Ethan Pike investigated the collision. He was assisted on scene by additional Columbia Police Units, Fish and Wildlife, as well as Breeding Fire Department.

Adair County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report: December 2020

1/13/2021

11 WARRANTS OF ARREST SERVED

12 CRIMINAL CASES OPENED

1 CALL RESPONSE REPORTS WRITTEN

5 DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES WORKED

14 NON-INJURY ACCIDENTS WORKED

3 INJURY ACCIDENTS WORKED

2 OUT OF COUNTY TRANSPORTS

29 CITATIONS WRITTEN FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITY

20 CIVIL PROCESS PAPERS SERVED

2 CRIMINAL SUMMONSES SERVED

60 SUBPOENAS SERVED

198 HOURS OF COURT SECURITY PROVIDED

466 VEHICLE INSPECTIONS DONE

10 ANIMAL COMPLAINTS

10 MOTOR ASSISTS

568 911 CALLS

18 ALCOHOL/ DRUG RELATED

(SHERIFF JOSH BROCKMAN – ADAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

2020 Firefighter of the Year for Columbia0-Adair County

1/8/2021

The Columbia Adair County Fire Department would like to congratulate Robby Shelton on being named Firefighter of the year for 2020.

Pictured is Dennis Loy, Robbie Shelton and Mike Glasgow.

Fire Dept responds to Tri-plex Apt. fire

1/1/2021

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a residential Tri-plex fire on Thursday afternoon at 3:17 PM. The property at 325 Bomar Heights owned by Grider Properties and occupied by Elizabeth Harrison. Upon arrival one apartment engulfed in fire. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the one apartment. There were 24 firemen on the scene for 1.5 hours.

Adair man arrested on multiple drug charges including felony assault on deputy

12/29/2020

On 12-28-20 at 6:37 the Sheriffs Office was responding to a call at a local county business who had a customer causing disturbance inside store.

Chief Deputy Justin Cross made contact with the individual at the front counter. He observed the male was under the influence of an intoxicating substance.

When he was being took into custody he became combative and punched Deputy Cross. The Suspect was quickly subdued by deputy and placed in cuffs and transported to Adair County Regional Jail.

Arrested was Patrick Stewart 41 of Columbia. He was charged with:
1- possession of a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine
2-possession of drug paraphernalia
3-possession of synthetic drugs
4- resisting arrest
5 - assault 3rd police officer
6- disorderly conduct