The vehicle failed to stop and continued on into the City of Columbia where Columbia Police attempted to deploy spike strips. The pursuit carried through several city streets before leaving the limits and gong into Pelham branch. The pursuit led to the cane valley area before going into Green County. Vehicle then made a turn and headed back to Adair where Sheriff Brockman joined into the pursuit.
The pursuit came to an end back in the limits of Columbia when the vehicle entered into a dead end parking lot, struck a fence and was boxed by sheriff and city police vehicles. The driver then exited and fled on foot with Sheriff Brockman and Deputy Durbin in pursuit. He was captured in a field where he failed to obey commands and Deputy Durbin deployed his tazer.
He was took into custody without injury and lodged in Adair Regional Jail on multiple felonies. Including
- operating a motor vehicle under the influence
- fleeing and evading police 1st degree aggravated
- possession of controlled substances 1st degree methamphetamine
- possession of marijuana
-possession of drug paraphernalia
- reckless driving
- operating on suspended license
- criminal mischief 1st degree
- wanton endangerment
- improper passing
-going the wrong way on highway
- Criminal littering
Deputy Durbin was assisted by Sheriff Brockman along with Columbia Police Department and Kentucky State Police.
Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office
424 Public Square Suite 20
Columbia, KY 42728
270-384-2776
270-384-6464