At 3:48 a.m. on 2-14-20 Sheriffs Deputy Dereck Padgett initiated a traffic stop on 2000 Cadillac on Adventist Church Rd.
Roadside investigation led to the arrest of Skyler Riggins 24 of Russell Springs. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine consistent with the trafficking. Riggins was also wanted on a Parole warrant and also was found to be in possession of marijuana.
He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree methamphetamine
- Possession of Marijuana
- Parole Violation warrant
-promoting contraband
Deputy Padgett was assisted by Columbia Police Officer John Dial and k-9 Gunner. The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing investigation.