On January 8, 2022 Adair County K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten arrested an Adair County man on drug charges. The arrest occurred approximately 10 miles south of Columbia at a residence off KY 768.
Arrested was 22-year-old Corey Melton of Columbia on the following charges:
- possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (Cocaine)
- possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree (drug unspecified) and
- outstanding warrant of arrest
The ACSO is continuing the investigation.