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Courthouse Annex Warming Center open tonight

1/31/2019

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The warming location at the Adair County Courthouse Annex will be available again Tonight (Thursday 1/31/19).  Temperatures are expected to warm to an average Kentucky winter temperature over the weekend.  ​
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Murder/Suicide in Green County

1/31/2019

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Greensburg, Ky. (January 31, 2019) – This morning at approximately 9:50 AM CST Kentucky State Police Post 15 was contacted by the Green County Sheriff's Office requesting assistance with an investigation on Bill Jones Rd approximately 12 miles southwest of Greensburg. 
 
Upon arrival, Units from Post 15 located three victims, 59 year old James London, his wife 59 year old Carolyn London, and their 40 year old son, Jasper London, all of Greensburg deceased in the residence. The victims died of apparent gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Green County Coroner, Carol Ray.  

At this time it is being investigated as a murder/suicide case. 

Autopsies are scheduled to be performed on all three victims at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville, KY. 

​Detective B.J. Burton is leading this investigation.
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A drug investigation by the Adair County Sheriffs Office results in a traffic stop and search warrant at a residence on Mt. Tussell Rd in the Knifley community

1/31/2019

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A drug investigation by the Adair County Sheriffs Office results in a traffic stop and search warrant at a residence on Mt. Tussell rd in the Knifley community.  

    During the investigation a minor child who was entered as missing out of Hart County was located along with methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and items commonly associated with the sell of narcotics.   

    Shortly after midnight the Sheriffs office along with Kentucky State Troopers and Columbia Police Department executed the search warrant at the residence of James Burnette, 51 of Mount Tussell Rd. 

     The child was returned to Hart county and Burnette was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by  Sheriffs Deputy Josh Durbin. Charges were:

Unlawful Transaction with a minor

Trafficking in a controlled substance Methamphetamine 

Custodial interference 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 
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Adair County Sheriffs office responds to a reported physical altercation with shots being fired in the Sparksville  community

1/31/2019

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On January 30th at 1:08 pm Adair County 911 received information of two males fighting and that shots had been fired  on Maxie Lane.   Upon Sheriff Brockman’s arrival he located both parties in vicinity and secured a shotgun that was used. 

   After investigation it was found that a employee of Taylor County RECC John Edwards was at the residence of Patrick Stotts  completing a work order when Stotts came out and fired a shot in the air from a shotgun.    An additional  shot was fired in the direction of Edwards.    Stotts  then went toward Edwards and struck him with barrel of gun  and physical altercation ensued.   

    Stotts was arrested by Sheriff Brockman and lodged in the Adair County Jail on charges of Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, Menacing, and Assault. 

     Assisting  was Chief Deputy Cross and KSP Trooper Martin Wesley.
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Genealogy Meeting Monday Night will sponsor Darlene Franklin Campbell

1/30/2019

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The next regular meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society will be February 4, 2019 with Darlene Franklin Campbell reprising and enhancing her two previous subjects. 

Darlene Franklin Campbell, native of Adair County, expert researcher, teacher and speaker, as well as a noted writer, will speak at the next meeting of the Adair County Genealogical Society, February 4, 2019. The subject of her talk will be the Melungeons and their place in our history, with tie-in to DNA, etc. This is not a repeat of Darlene's previous programs. 

The meeting will take place at the Adair County Public Library at 5:00 p.m., Central Time. 

For more information contact the ACPL, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728; 270-384-2472.

Come out Monday, February 4th for Darlene Campbell!!

The Adair County Genealogical Society meets on the first Monday night of the month (with holiday exceptions) at 5:00 p.m., Central Time, in the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728; for more information contact this page or call the library—270-384-2472.

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RUSSELL COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS

1/30/2019

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A Russell County Grand Jury has returned numerous indictments.

  1. Billy Joe Bennett, 42, Russell Springs -  Has pleaded guilty to 144 counts of Rape, Sodomy & Incest. The Commonwealth recommends a sentence of 30 years. Formal sentencing is April 23, 2019 at 9:00amCT.
  2. William Earl Miller, 49, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Tampering with Physical Evidence; Giving Officer False Identifying Information; Persistent Felony Offender
  3. Justin W. Turner, 23, Jamestown - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Marijuana
  4. Dakota Sullivan, 25, Jamestown - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; No License in Possession; Escape, 3rd Degree; Promoting Contraband; Persistent Felony Offender
  5. Jamie L. Mann, 37, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  6. Brandon Knight, 38, Jamestown - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Public Intoxication
  7. Tretn W. Tieman, 54, & Brittany Holt, 28, both of Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Brittany Holt also indicted for Possession of Buprenorphine (a schedule III narcotic)
  8. Jared Lloyd, 41, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  9. Teresa Daniel, 29, Russell Springs - Promoting Contraband; Tampering with Physical Evidence; Persistent Felony Offender
  10. Christopher S. Collins, 19, Russell Springs - Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500
  11. Joseph Baker, 31, Columbia - Assault, 2nd Degree; Persistent Felony Offender
  12. Sarah Cook, 22, Russell Springs - Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device; Escape, 2nd Degree
  13. Ricky L. Tucker, 44, Russell Springs - DUI, 4th or Greater Offense
  14. Christy D. Lambert, 43, Jamestown - Assault, 4th Degree
  15. Kyle Piercy, 36, Jamestown - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
  16. Chad Davis, 23, Russell Springs - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
  17. Orville Slavey, 40, Somerset - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
  18. Carrie Bernard, 39, Somerset - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree; Persistent Felony Offender
Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

​Story courtesy of www.wvlc.com
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Sheriff's Dept investigates multiple vehicle accident on Hwy 55N.

1/30/2019

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On Thursday January 24th,2019. At approximately 5:40pm. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multiple vehicle accident with injury, around the 5900 Block of Campbellsville Road North 55.  After a preliminary investigation. It was determined. 

A 2013 Ford Fiesta traveling South bound operated by Sheila Krahn 61 of Columbia. Krahn attempted to make a left hand turn onto Steve Breeding Road. When doing so she turned into the path of a North bound 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan operated by Robert Ginter 82 of Campbellsville. 

Passenger of unit 1 Russell Krahn 2nd. 57 of Columbia 

Mr & Mrs Krahn was Transported to TJ er for injuries. 

Ginter was treated and released at the scene. 

   The collision was investigated by Deputy Padgett and Sheriff Brockman .  Assisted by Ems , Columbia Adair Fire Department, and KSP
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AC Nuisance Committee to meet Wed. Jan. 30th at 9 a.m.

1/29/2019

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The Adair County Nuisance Committee will meet in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. CT. The public is invited to attend.
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Adair County Courthouse Annex - Temporary Warming Center

1/29/2019

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The Adair County Courthouse Annex will remain open as a temporary warming center during the extremely cold nights forecasted over the next 3 evenings.  

Here are some tips for extreme cold from the  Centers for Disease Control!! 
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/pdf/extreme-cold-guide.pdf
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Mike Keltner 
Director,
Adair Co. Emergency Management
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Casey County Man Arrested Monday in Russell County

1/29/2019

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A Casey County man was arrested on Monday night in Russell County on charges of receiving stolen property under $10,000 and no operator’s-moped license, according to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.

Kody S. Chadwell, 27, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Evan Burton and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center shortly before 10 pm Monday on the charges.

Chadwell reportedly had taken a 2007 Chevy pickup from a residence in Russell County without permission before being apprehended by Deputy Burton on East Mt. Eden Rd. Monday night.

More local charges may be forthcoming and Chadwell also faces additional charges out of Casey County, according to the sheriff’s office.

​Story courtesy of lakercountry.com
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