On Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5:23pmCT, Adair County Deputy Kenny Perkins was investigating a complaint 6 miles north of Columbia on KY 551. Upon contact with Tommy Wheeler and Sherry Hadley, deputies began to suspect the presence of illegal substances in the vehicle they were occupying. An investigation led to a search of the auto where suspected heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia was located. It was also found that Tommy Wheeler had 2 Adair District Court outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Tommy Wheeler was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Sherry Hadley was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Both were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail and the ACSO is continuing the investigation.