On Sunday, December 2, 2018 Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to a break-in at a residence on Weed-Sparksville Road in Adair County. Following an investigation, Deputy Durbin was able to locate the vehicle involved in the break-in. Some of the stolen items was recovered following a search of the auto. Deputy Durbin also recovered stolen items from one of the suspect's, 42-year-old Jeannie Wheeler of Edmonton, KY. Wheeler was charged with Burglary-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-2nd degree and Theft by Unlawful Taken over $500. Also arrested was 39-year-old Lucas Parnell of Columbia, KY. Parnell was charged with Burglary-2nd degree, Criminal Mischief-2nd degree and Theft by Unlawful Taken over $500.
Deputy Josh Durbin was assisted in the investigation by Deputy Keith and the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office.