Deputy Padgett attempted to initiate a stop but stone failed to stop and continued on. The pursuit travelled from the bliss community to north 61. Speeds reached 70 mph at times but for most part stayed in ranges from 20-50 mph as his vehicle started experiencing mechanical problems. Columbia Police Officers joined in the pursuit to assist along with Sheriff Brockman. The sheriffs office along with CPD was able to maneuver into position and box in the vehicle on Milltown rd near Portland and bring the pursuit to a controlled stop.
Stone was took into custody and placed under arrest on multiple felony charges by the Sheriffs Office. A search of the vehicle was conducted after K-9 Officer Evan Burton and K-9 Matt conducted a walk around on vehicle and matt alerted to narcotics in vehicle. A quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, pills, cash, stolen handgun, scales and additional paraphernalia was located. Stone was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of
2 felony Adair Circuit Warrants
Fleeing and Evading Police 1st degree
Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine
Possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree
Possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree
Possession of marijuana
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of firearm by convicted felon
Possession of stolen firearm
Reckless driving
Wanton endangerment 2nd degree 4 counts
Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation
Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office