On Thursday, December 2, 2021 the Adair County Sheriffs Office was dispatched to a break-in at a residence on Chestnut Grove Rd in the Breeding Community. Around 1:00amCT, Deputy Kenny Perkins, K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and Sheriff Josh Brockman initiated a traffic stop on the suspect's vehicle at the intersection of Jones Chapel Rd and KY61 south.
36-year-old Daniel Burton and 35-year-old Jessica Conover of Columbia, KY were taken into custody following a roadside investigation by Deputy Perkins. They were charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Possession of Marijuana, and Theft by Unlawful Taking and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.
On Friday, December 3rd, 2021 Deputy Padgett and Sheriff Brockman recovered the remaining stolen items (that exceeded over $1500.00 in value) at a residence off Liberty Road. More charges and additional arrests are expected. Deputy Kenny Perkins is continuing the investigation.
