On Thursday, July 1st the Adair County Sheriffs Office executed a search warrant (obtained through Commonwealth Attorney Brian Wright's office) at a residence in the Pellyton community of Adair County, approx. 17 miles east of Columbia.
During the search, numerous pills were located along with a quantity of processed marijuana and 138 marijuana plants in an indoor grow operation. The plants, along with equipment used, were confiscated.
Arrested was 40-year-old Carlton Dobson of Columbia, KY. Dobson was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Cultivating Marijuana (over 5 plants)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Drug Unspecified) and
- Possession of Marijuana
Deputy Kenny Perkins is leading the investigation. He was assisted by Sheriff Brockman, K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch.