On Tuesday evening, December 29th, 2020 just after 7:00pmCT, the Columbia Police Department, acting on an anonymous tip, located a Columbia man in Harper Valley trailer court and placed him into custody on an outstanding felony warrant.
Justin Bledsoe, 27, of Columbia is facing multiple charges including Wanton Endangerment 1st degree (from the felony warrant), Fleeing and Evading Police in a Motor Vehicle as well as other traffic charges.
Bledsoe’s charges stem from an incident on December 22nd when police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Jamestown Street. The operator, Justin Bledsoe, did not stop and continued on HWY South 55, passing and weaving through traffic. The pursuit was terminated due to concerns for pedestrian safety. Bledsoe is also charged with Probation Violation.
Officer Evan Burton made the arrest. He was assisted on apprehension by Officer Ethan Pike as well as officers with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police.
