On 5-27-21 at around 230pmCT, Adair K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and Deputy Chris Tweedy observed 29-year-old William Miller of Columbia on Burkesville Street. Deputies had knowledge there were two outstanding circuit court indictments for his arrest. As deputies attempted to contact Miller, he fled and a foot pursuit ensued. Miller was caught and taken into custody. During a search suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was also found in Miller's possession.
Miller was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Fleeing and Evading Police
- Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Circuit Court indictment and
- Probation and Parole warrant
Deputy Chandler Staten made the arrest. He was assisted by Deputy Chris Tweedy.
