The incident began when Campbellsville authorities notified Adair 911 around 8:40pmCT on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 they were in pursuit of a vehicle that was headed towards Columbia on KY 55 north. They advised that the operator, 43-year-old Robert Caines of Mercer County, KY had made threats to kill his wife and was possibly under the influence.
Campbellsville Police terminated their pursuit as it entered into Adair County. Approximately 3 miles north of Columbia, Adair County law enforcement met the suspect traveling in excess of 100 mph. An attempt to stop Caines was made, but he fled from multiple agencies including the Adair County Sheriffs Office, Columbia Police, and Kentucky State Police. The pursuit turned onto KY 206 and speeds slowed to around 70 mph. The pursuit ended near the 10 mile marker on KY 206 and the operator was taken into custody without further incident .
- Fleeing and Evading Police 1st degree
- Speeding 26 mph Over the Limit
- Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, 3 counts
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
- Reckless Driving &
- No Insurance
Deputy Chris Tweedy was the arresting officer and the Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.
