A bomb threat was called into the Adair Judicial Center today (Tuesday) and a Russell Co. man has been arrested in connection with the threat.  

According to Columbia Police Dept. Sgt. Jr. Murphy, the bomb threat was called in around 11:00amCT. A Jamestown, KY man was taken into custody just after 2:00pmCT in connection with the threat. 35 year old Nathan James Popplewell was arrested in the City Hall parking lot (across the street from the Judicial Center) and charged with Terroristic Threatening, 1st degree. A female, Yevonda Popplewell, was arrested on a bench warrant. According to police, the Popplewell's were scheduled to appear in Adair Circuit Court on Tuesday. Both were lodged in the Adair Co. Detention Center by Sgt. Murphy, who was assisted by Sgt. Gary Roy and the Adair Co. Sheriff's Office.