On Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 9:28pmCT, Adair Co. Deputies Justin Cross and Joey Keith initiated a traffic stop on a 2005 Pontiac car on Russell Rd. During the investigation, the Deputies suspected illegal narcotics in the vehicle and called for the on-duty K-9 to respond. Columbia Police K-9 Officer John Dial and K-9 "Gunner" arrived on scene. Gunner made a positive hit indicator to the odor or presence of narcotics in the vehicle, therefore a search of the auto was conducted. As a result, methamphetamine was located.
38-year-old Joey Burton and 39-year-old Allana Burton, both of Columbia, KY were arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine). They were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Deputy Joey Keith. The Adair Co. Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation.