In December, the Adair County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into the theft of personal identification information such as social security number and other forms of ID of an Adair county resident. Deputies were able to work with the credit card company and identify retailers where the card was used. Deputies then were able to get video footage from the retailers and identified the person using the card as 35-year-old Brandon Jones of Columbia, KY. A warrant was issued for his arrest, however Jones did not have a permanent residence and was staying multiple places and eluding arrest.
On Sunday, January 17, 2021 the Adair County Sheriff's Office received information where Brandon Jones may be and Deputies Brandon Hitch, Derek Padgett and Josh Durbin began searching an area 10 miles east of Columbia in the Sano community. Around 1:00amCT yesterday, deputies approached a residence off Marlo Campbell Road and as they pulled in, a vehicle fled from the residence and the pursuit ensued. Deputies were able to bring the pursuit to a safe stop on Free Union Road close to the Russell County line. The vehicle was occupied by Brandon Jones who was arrested on the warrants as well as multiple additional charges stemming from the chase.
Jones was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Theft of Identity
- Fleeing and Evading Police 1st degree
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (methamphetamine)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Reckless Driving
- Wanton Endangerment 2nd
- Disregarding Stop Sign
- Failure to Illuminate Headlights
- Criminal Littering
Sheriff Brockman assisted the deputies on scene. The investigation is continuing.
