On December 25th, 2018, Adair County Deputy Joey Keith Stopped a Black 2011 Mazda in the Walmart parking lot. After a Roadside investigation Deputy Keith asked assistance from the Columbia Police Officer Johnny Dial and K-9 Gunner. With Gunner's assistance Keith was able to locate a Large amount of suspected methamphetamine.

Deputy Keith arrested 50 year old Rory Shelanskey of Columbia and charged him with:
Poss-1st degree-2nd offense(methamphetamine),
Poss of Drug Paraphernalie,
Promoting Contraband, 1st degree and
Trafficking controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense Methamphetamine.

Shelanskey was lodged in the Adair county Jail by Deputy Keith. Also assisted Deputy Keith on the scene was Columbia Police Officer Jamie Cole Officer Johnny Dial and K-9 Gunner.

​Columbia, KY (December 21, 2018) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 conducted our annual Shop with a Trooper events this week. On December 17th, children from Casey, Green, Taylor, Marion, and Washington counties were treated to a meal at Campbellsville Christian Church followed by shopping at Walmart.  On Thursday, December 20th, children from Adair, Russell, Clinton, Cumberland, Metcalfe, and Monroe counties were treated with a meal at Columbia Christian Church followed by shopping at Walmart. 
                 
The Shop with a Trooper program operates solely on private donations from within our communities.  Thanks to your generosity, we were able to include 77 children in this year’s activities, which required soliciting help from KSP Cadets who are in training at the KSP Academy!  Post 15 would like to sincerely thank all the local businesses and individuals who made a monetary donation or volunteered time to make this year’s program such a success.

An Adair County Grand Jury has returned indictments against 13 individuals:

1. Tyler S. Grooms, 28, Columbia - Burglary, 3rd degree; Theft By Unlawful Taking over $500; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., 1st offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2. Tony A. Beard, 49, Columbia - Wanton Endangerment 1st degree (2 counts); Menacing; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
3. Christy Fay Vaughn, 31, Louisville, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (Methamphetamine)
4. Otis Ray Watt, III, 37, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd degree (Buprenorphine)
5. Jeffrey A. Iames, 32, Columbia - Burglary, 2nd degree; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st degree; Public Intoxication; Criminal Mischief, 3rd degree
6. Demetrias R. Matherly, 24, Liberty, KY - Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree; Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree; Menacing
7. Phillip R. Hopper, 67, Russell Springs - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
8. Jo Ann Torres, 48, Russell Springs - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine) (2 counts); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Rear License Not Illuminated; Failure to Produce Insurance Card
9. Samantha Jo Grider, 30, Russell Springs - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine) (2 counts); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Promoting Contraband; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd degree (Buprenorphine)
10. Terri Bernadette Garner, 36, Russell Springs - Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st degree; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st degree (2 counts); Receiving Stolen Property over $500; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., 3rd offense; Reckless Driving; Careless Driving; Disregarding Traffic Light; Failure to Wear Seatbelt; Resisting Arrest
11. Chadwick Alan Hagan, 37, Loretto, KY - Assault, 3rd degree; Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st degree; Wanton Endangerment, 1st degree (5 counts); Resisting Arrest; Reckless Driving; Criminal Mischief, 3rd degree; Failure to Wear Seatbelt
12. Timothy Shawn Vanarsdale, 41, Columbia - Receiving Stolen Property over $500; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm); Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (Methamphetamine); Possession of Marijuana; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree (Gabapentin)
13. William Earl Miller, 48, Russell Springs - Theft of Identity; Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs/Etc., 1st offense; No Operator's License; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; Failure to Register/Transfer Motor Vehicle; Failure to Wear Seatbelt
    
    

Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

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Chad A Payton age 34 of Liberty indicted for trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree second offense two grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kari T Hogue age 33 of Liberty indicted for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 3rd offense methamphetamine, & possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kelly M Steele age 27 of Campbellsville indicted for DUI second offense, possession of controlled substance 1st degree 3rd offense methamphetamine/hydrocodone, possession of controlled substance 2nd degree, three counts of possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree, and illegal possession of a legend drug.

Virginia A Adkins age 36 of Liberty indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tara K Duncan age 19 of Liberty indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael V Harmon age 28 of Dunnville indicted for receiving stolen property over $500, criminal mischief 1st degree, and tampering with physical evidence.

Jamie F Harris age 43 of Liberty indicted for trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine (firearm enhanced), 2 counts of carrying a concealed deadly weapon, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, and expired registration plates.

Jennifer K Shackelford age 47 of Middlesboro indicted for escape 2nd degree and being a persistent felony offender 1st degree.

Jerry L Watson age 71 of Middleburg indicted for bail jumping 1st degree and being a persistent felony offender 1st degree.

Emerald A Loveless age 18 of Science Hill & Lexington indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

William R Rowland age 29 of Kings Mountain indicted for possession of controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Hubert Preston Skipper III age 50 of Gravel Switch indicted for trafficking in marijuana over 5 lb second offense, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property over $500, use of weapon of mass destruction 3rd degree, and multiple counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree and persistent felony offender 1st degree.

James M Phelps age 28 of Hustonville indicted for bail jumping 1st degree.

Vonda R Rigdon age 52 of Amelia OH indicted for theft by unlawful taking over $500.

Robert R Good age 46 of Liberty indicted for flagrant non-support.

We remind our readers an indictment is only a legal accusation, not an indicator of guilt.

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On Sunday, December 2, 2018 Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to a break-in at a residence on Weed-Sparksville Road in Adair County. Following an investigation, Deputy Durbin was able to locate the vehicle involved in the break-in. Some of the stolen items was recovered following a search of the auto. Deputy Durbin also recovered stolen items from one of the suspect's, 42-year-old Jeannie Wheeler of Edmonton, KY. Wheeler was charged with Burglary-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-2nd degree and Theft by Unlawful Taken over $500. Also arrested was 39-year-old Lucas Parnell of Columbia, KY. Parnell was charged with Burglary-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-2nd degree and Theft by Unlawful Taken over $500.
 
Deputy Josh Durbin was assisted in the investigation by Deputy Keith and the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office.

“Abbie Anderson”, Campbellsville, criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd, theft of identity of another without consent;

“Anthony W. Anderson”, Campbellsville, criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd; “Dawn Bensinger”, Campbellsville, cultivating marijuana 5 or more plants;

“Zachery Hancock”, Campbellsville, theft of identity of another without consent;

“Casey R. Hancock”, Campbellsville, possession of a controlled substance 1st, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance 3rd;

“Deshawn T. Douglas”, Lebanon, possession of cocaine 1st, possession of a controlled substance 2nd, possession of a controlled substance 3rd, tampering with physical evidence;

“Michael Patrick Bright”, Campbellsville, trafficking in methamphetamine 1st, fleeing or evading police 2nd, carrying a concealed deadly weapon;

“Robert S. Hughes”, possession of methamphetamine 1st;

“Ronnie S. Pittman”, Elkhorn, possession of methamphetamine 1st, trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest;

“Phillip D. Coombs”, Campbellsville, criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd;

“Jarrett K. McCamish”, Mannsville, theft of a motor vehicle registration plate decal;

“Robert Callison”, Campbellsville, possession of methamphetamine 1st, promoting contraband 2nd, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence;

“Robert Gaylord Davis”, Campbellsville, possession of methamphetamine 1st, promoting contraband 2nd, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence;

“Justin W. Rattliff”, Campbellsville, trafficking in methamphetamine 1st, possession of heroin 1st, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia;

​“Sara R. Hartman”, Campbellsville, trafficking in methamphetamine 1st, possession of heroin 1st, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia; An indictment is only a legal accusation not implying guilt or innocence.

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On 12/19/2018 at approximately 10:10pm Adair county Deputy Josh Durbin attempted a traffic stop on a 1997 gray Chevy pickup for traffic violations on Portland Road. The Driver of the Chevy 49 year old Marcus Janes of Columbia failed to stop and fled traveling at a high rate of
speed and turning on Milltown Road. After fleeing around 2 miles Janes lost control of his pickup and wrecked into a fence. Janes was taken into custody and charged with:
One Headlight,
Reckless Driving,
Wanton Endangerment 1st degree Police Officer,
Fleeing or evading police 1st Degree (motor Vehicle) and
operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

Deputy Durbin was assisted on the scene By the Kentucky state Police and Deputy Padgett.

A Russell County, KY Grand Jury has returned numerous indictments:

• Timothy Passmore, 39, Russell Springs, KY - Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500
• Teresa A. Daniel, 29, Russell Springs, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
• Nolynn D. Beatty, 22, Russell Springs, KY - Burglary 2nd degree; Criminal Mischief; Resisting Arrest; Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd degree; Persistent Felony Offender
• Kristie M. Weston, 32, Russell Springs, KY - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2nd degree (3 counts)
• Christopher Hare, 41, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
• Richard Dickerson, 37, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
• Samuel Wilson, 36, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
• Dana Carter, 44, Waynesburg, KY -  Bail Jumping, 1st Degree; Persistent Felony Offender, 1st Degree
• Ryan Spaw, 27, Jamestown, KY - Burglary, 2nd Degree; Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500
• William C. Wilson, 53, Russell Springs, KY - Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500
• Aldon McQueary, 49, and LeAnna D. Willis, 43, both of Russell Springs, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) (2 counts); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Aldon McQueary also indicted  for being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Eldon R. Passmore, Jr., 34, Russell Springs, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substnace, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Jonathan Dickson, 23, Columbia, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Methamphetamine); Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree (Buprenorphine); Possession of a Legend Drug
• Ricky J. Roy, 46, Russell Springs, KY - Assault, 2nd Degree - According to the indictment, Roy intentionally caused serious physical injury to Melissa Loy; Assault, 4th Degree - by intentionally causing physical injury to a minor

Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

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