On Friday, November 13th, 2020 at 10:34pmCT, Adair County K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin initiated a traffic stop 19 miles north of Columbia in the Elkhorn community on a 1989 Toyota truck. During the stop, there was probable cause that controlled substances were in the vehicle. With the assistance of K-9 "Nitro" a search of the vehicle was conducted.
The vehicle operator, 42-year-old Charles Perry of Mannsville, KY was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Operating on a Suspended License.
A passenger, 27-year-old Shana D. Laytart of Campbellsvile, KY was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree (Drug Unspecified).
Both were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.
