An Adair County man was arrested Friday night after calling the Adair 911 Center and identifying himself as Sheriff.
55-year-old Travis Burton of Columbia called 911 at approximately 8:37pmCT identifying himself twice as Sheriff Travis Burton. He went on to say he was pinned in by a vehicle on East Frazier and requested Officers respond.
Upon arrival, CPD Officers made contact with Burton at a residence on East Frazier who stated a male subject had taken his cruiser. Burton repeatedly told Officers he was the Sheriff of Adair County and they were free to confirm with the Adair county Judge Executive who had appointed him.
Burton was placed into custody and has been charged with Filing a False Report and Impersonating a Peace Officer (a class D felony).
Officer John Dial made the arrest. Also responding were CPD Officer Drew Conn and Adair County Deputy Sheriff Josh Durbin.
Upon arrival, CPD Officers made contact with Burton at a residence on East Frazier who stated a male subject had taken his cruiser. Burton repeatedly told Officers he was the Sheriff of Adair County and they were free to confirm with the Adair county Judge Executive who had appointed him.
Burton was placed into custody and has been charged with Filing a False Report and Impersonating a Peace Officer (a class D felony).
Officer John Dial made the arrest. Also responding were CPD Officer Drew Conn and Adair County Deputy Sheriff Josh Durbin.
