On Sunday afternoon, December 26, 2021 Adair County Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch responded to a residence off of Pine Lake Drive to a reported break-in. A resident came home and found that someone was inside the home. Deputy Hitch made contact with a female in the basement of the home. Several bags were located with belongings of the house packed in them. Christmas presents had been opened as well.
The female, 27-year-old Megan Shuck of Columbia, KY was taken into custody and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges: Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, and Theft by Unlawful. Shuck was also arrested on an Outstanding Warrant from Casey County and a Kentucky Parole Violation Warrant of Arrest.
Chief Deputy Hitch was assisted by CPD Officer Josh Durbin.
