An Adair County man is lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic violence complaint.
On Thursday, March 22, 2018 the Columbia Police Department responded to a reported altercation on Jamestown Street in the limits of Columbia. Upon arrival, they found a female sitting in the driveway who had been physically assaulted. 38-year-old Zachary Jensen of Columbia, KY exited the house holding a knife in each hand. At that time, Officer Dean and Deputy Padgett began moving into position to attempt deployment of taser’s while Officer Dial provided them cover. After repeated demands for him to drop the knives, Jensen attempted to throw one of them at Ofc Dean. A taser was deployed by Dean with no effect, and a second taser was deployed by Deputy Padgett bringing the suspect down. Officers then moved in and following a small scuffle were able to take Jensen into custody.
Zachary Jensen was charged with Assault 3rd degree (police officer), Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, Menacing, Resisting Arrest, Assault 4th degree (Domestic) and Disorderly Conduct.
The case is being investigated by CPD Ofc Jordan Dean.
