The investigation originated on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at or around 9:30 am, when Deputy Chris Tweedy received a call to respond to TJ Heath Hospital, in regards to an overdose that came in.
The investigation led Deputy Tweedy and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch to a residence off of Burksville Street, in the city limits of Columbia.
A search of the residence yielded methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic drugs and firearms.
Benjamin Shroyer, 43, of Columbia, was arrested and lodged in the Adair Regional Jail by Deputy Chris Tweedy on charges of Trafficking in Controlled Substances (1st degree, Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st degree, Methamphetamine), Possession of Synthetic Drugs, Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Marijuana.
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation and search by the Columbia Police Department.
(Sheriff Josh Brockman – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)