On Saturday night, June 5, 2021 Columbia Police responded to Walmart after receiving a complaint of a female in a gold van throwing a car seat into the vehicle with an infant strapped inside the seat.
Upon arrival, officers located the auto matching the description given and initiated a stop for a welfare check. Upon making contact with the operator, it was soon determined she was under the influence and was placed into custody. The infant was not harmed or injured and the baby’s father was contacted and was allowed to take the infant.
Dawn Brewer, 41, of Columbia, KY has been charged with DUI 1st (aggravated circumstances) as well as Wanton Endangerment 1st (a class D felony). She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
CPD Officer Justin Cross made the arrest. He was assisted on scene by Sgt Drew Conn.
