On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:32pmCT, Deputy Tracy McCarol received a call from Adair 911 dispatch of a reckless driver on KY 80 East. Dispatch had received complaints of a vehicle driving erratically and a description of the auto. Deputy McCarol met the vehicle, a gold colored Ford Ranger, approximately 4 miles east of Columbia and observed it running off the roadway. The deputy attempted a traffic stop by initiating his emergency equipment but the vehicle failed to yield and picked up speed.
Sheriff Josh Brockman responded to assist and was able to get in front of the suspect's vehicle with his cruiser and slow it to a stop, with Columbia Police Chief Jr. Murphy positioning his cruiser to box the Ford Ranger in, just prior to city limits.
The pursuit was brought to an end and 36-year-old Cody Foley of Russell Springs was taken into custody and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
- Operating on a DUI Suspended License 2nd offense
- Fleeing and Evading Police 1st degree &
- Reckless driving
The Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.
