On Friday, March 6, 2020 just before midnight, the Columbia Police Department and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Spring Drive after Deputies received a tip of a female with an active felony warrant staying at the residence
Law enforcement arrived on scene and determined the female subject was in a basement apartment within the residence along with a male subject. After kicking the door in, the female surrendered after being called out. The male subject still would not acknowledge Officers or surrender, therefore K9 Unit ”Gunner” was sent inside. The male subject was located hiding within a cutout in a couch and was taken into custody without incident.
Leangela Carter, 24, of Russell Springs, KY was taken into custody with an active Adair County warrant for charges including Fleeing and Evading Police, Wanton Endangerment, and Wanton Endangerment of Police (all felony charges).
John Thompson, 40, of Columbia, KY was taken into custody with an active warrant from Russell County and was later transferred to the Russell County Jail.
K9 Handler John Dial and Officer Adam Cravens were responding Officers as well as Adair County Deputy Derek Padgett who is the investigating Officer in Leangela Carter’s case.
