On Friday, July 3, 2020 at 9:38pmCT, K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin was on patrol in the south end of the Adair County around Sparksville Community.  Durbin was running radar and initiated a traffic stop on a 2000 Chevrolet for excessive speeding. During a roadside investigation it was found that the operator, James Adcock, 47, of Columbia did not possess a valid KY Drivers Licence. It was also determined that Adcock had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Adair Circuit Court.  After taking Adcock into custody, Deputy Durbin deployed his K-9 Nitro who located methamphetamine in the vehicle.  

Adcock was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Speeding 73 mph in 55mph zone, No Operators Licence, and No Insurance. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

The Adair County Sheriff's Office experienced a busy holiday weekend with nearly 100 calls for service responded to (including several critical incidents). Several arrests were made as well. See stories posted below for details.