Acting on a tip, multiple units from the Columbia Police Department and the Adair County Sheriffs Office arrived at an apartment complex on Miller Avenue regarding a recently escaped inmate, 22-year-old Christopher Dickson of Columbia. Dickson was reportedly hiding inside the residence. Officers attempted to call Dickson out with no response. K9 unit "Matt" was prepared to enter the residence and it was at that time Dickson verbally identified himself. He was taken back into custody, peacefully without incident.
Dickson is currently facing charges related to his escape from the Class D facility on Sunday night, May 16, 2021 as well as new drug charges from his recapture.
