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Two Men Arrested in Russell Springs

4/30/2019

Russell Springs Police officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance with reported shots fired on Saturday evening.

After an investigation, Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor arrested two men, Lemuel Burton 35, of Russell Springs, and charged him with Assault 4th domestic violence, Criminal Mischief 3rd, Convicted Felon in possession of a firearm, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 3 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st. Also arrested was Dylan Burton, 32, of Nancy with Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd, and an active Bench Warrant from Pulaski County. No injuries were reported, according to the RSPD.

Assistant Chief Taylor was assisted on scene by Sgt. Nathan Bradshaw and Officer Nathan Antle of the Russell Springs Police Department, Deputy David Cain, Deputy Nathan Ginn and Deputy John Wine of the Russell County Sheriffs Office.

Both individuals were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Story courtesy of lakercountry.com

Joint Investigations Led To Several Drug Arrests, Two From Columbia

4/30/2019

Kentucky State Police Post 15 assisted the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department in several joint investigations which led to the Metcalfe County Grand Jury returning sealed indictments.

On Monday, April 22nd, 2019, units arrested Barbara Brown, age 68 of Knob Lick, Jeff Basil, age 56 of Edmonton, and Dalton Ennis, age 63 of Knob Lick, were all charged with Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense > or 2 grams (drug unspecified).

Ruby Taylor, age 34 of Columbia, and Jeffrey Campbell, age 44 of Columbia, were arrested and charged with trafficking in a control substance 1st degree 1st offense > or 2 grams (methamphetamine).

All subjects were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

Chamber Banquet set for May 14th

4/30/2019

Adair County Sheriffs Office participates in the National Prescription Drug Take back program Saturday

4/30/2019

The program is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration with a goal of removing opioids and other medicines that are unused from our community’s homes where they are vulnerable to misuse, theft, or abuse by family members and visitors including children and teens.

The Sheriffs Office was set up in the shopping center on Jamestown street from the hours of 10am to 2 pm. In 4 hours over 60 lbs of pills were collected. This pills will be properly destroyed. This will also reduces the risk of ground water pollution as opposed to when they are flushed.

Sheriff Brockman’s Office was assisted by members of the Adair County EMS and the Adair County Judge Executive who all came by to help collect and sort the medicines. Huge thank you for their help and thank you to the community for making the day a success.

Pulaski county woman arrested on Heroin charges by Sheriffs Office.

4/30/2019

On 04-26-19 at approximately 1 am Sheriff’s Deputy’s we’re investigating a complaint out on Allen School House Rd.

As a result Tasha Cox of Somerset aKy was arrested on charges of :
- Possession of Heroin
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The arrest was made by Chief Deputy Justin Cross and Deputy Chandler Staten of the Adair County Sheriffs Office

Adair County Grandy Jury Indictments

4/28/2019

An Adair County Grand Jury has returned the following indictments:

Angela Naomi Robinson, 40, Columbia- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine);

Phillip L. Miller, 29, Columbia- Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree (3 counts); Fleeing or Evading Police; Resisting Arrest; No/Expired Registration Plates; Operating a Vehicle with Expired Operator’s License

Randy D. Morgan, 26, Columbia - Fleeing/Evading Police; Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree

David R. Miller, 48, Columbia & Daniel Cagney Burton, 34, Columbia - Both indicted for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500 but less than $10,000. According to the indictment Miller & Burton stole a 1962 Dodge log truck from Charles Nathan Burton. Daniel Burton was also indicted for being a Persistent Felony Offender, 2nd degree.

Derek Otterson, 29, Columbia - Speeding (26mph or more over the limit); Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License; Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree (Police Officer); Fleeing or Evading Police; Improper Windshield; Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance; Failure to Register the Transfer of a Motor Vehicle; No Tail Lamps

Joseph W. Trumpis, 41, Columbia - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 2nd or subsequent offense (2 grams or more of Methamphetamine); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 3rd or subsequent offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 3rd or subsequent offense (Hydrocodone); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Tampering with Physical Evidence; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st degree

Amanda M. Northrup, 21, Columbia - Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd degree (Suboxone); Promoting Contraband, 1st degree

Joseph Clark, 20, Columbia - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Fleeing or Evading Police; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)

Samantha G. Glenn, 25, Kingsport, Tennessee - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Public Intoxication; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)

Alexander M. Hamilton, 22, Kingsport, Tennessee - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm); Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degree; Operating a Motor while Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs

INDICTMENTS ARE LEGAL ACCUSATIONS AND DO NOT DETERMINE GUILT OR INNOCENCE.

Story courtesy of www.wvlc.com

Adair Annex closed Monday for Funeral

4/28/2019

Offices in the Adair Annex will be closed on Monday (tomorrow) from 10:45am-12:00pmCT for the funeral of Bernice Loy, mother of Adair County Circuit Clerk Dennis Loy.

Breeding Area Volunteer Fish Fry is Saturday, May 4th

4/28/2019

Budget and Personnel Committees to meet Tues, April 30th

4/26/2019

The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget & Personnel Committees will have a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4:15 p.m. CT at the Adair County Annex Building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. This meeting will also be considered a Special Called Fiscal Court meeting due to 4 Magistrates and the County Judge Executive being present. This will be a working meeting only and no action will be taken. This meeting is open to the public.

Marion County man arrested following a shooting incident

4/25/2019

(Marion County, April 24, 2019,) On April 23rd, 2019 at approximately 3:38 PM EST Units from Post 15 responded to Finley Ridge Rd in reference to a shooting incident that occurred following an argument between two brothers. When Troopers arrived, 63 year old Walter Livers of Lebanon, stated he had been shot 3 times by his brother, Joseph Livers, age 66 of Lebanon, who had fled the scene. Livers was located a short time later by KSP and placed under arrest charging him with Assault 1st degree and Wanton Endangerment 1st degree. He was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. Walter Livers was taken to Springview Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. This incident is under investigation by Trooper Scott Curry.