Earlier in that day the sheriffs office received a call of a gas drive off at highway 206 country store. Later in the evening the vehicle was spotted sitting off KY 206
Approximately 4 miles east of Columbia .
Upon contact and investigation with Saunders he was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance. He was in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, counterfeit money and drug paraphernalia. It was also found that the 2010 Cadillac he was operating was stolen from London at a Walmart parking lot that morning. He was placed into custody and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of
- trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine
- receiving stolen property over 10,000 dollars
- possession of marijuana
- operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs
- possession of drug paraphernalia
- theft of gasoline
-driving on a dui suspended license
-possession of a forged instrument ( counterfeit money)
Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch was the arresting officer. He was assisted by Deputy Emily Wall and Officer Justin Cross.
The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.
Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office
424 Public Square Suite 20
Columbia, KY 42728
270-384-2776
270-384-6464