Officers conducted a search of building and the building was reopened in approximately 1 hr . Circuit Court was in session at the time of threat.
Once building was opened officers turned their focus toward the origin of call. Officers were able to track down the call and after investigation determined that Nathan James Popplewell, 36, of Jamestown KY had purchased a Non contract phone that morning and placed the call. The call was an attempt to keep his wife from appearing in court as she was on docket for 1pm.
Popplewell was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Columbia Police Sgt. Jr Murphy who was assisted by Sgt Roy. Popplewell was charged with Terroristic Threatening 1st degree. The charge is a Class C Felony and can carry a sentence of a minimum 5 years up to 10 years if convicted.
Columbia Police is continuing investigation.