On Monday, June 6, 2022 Adair County K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and Deputy Kenny Perkins responded to multiple 911 calls on Vester Road around 5:00amCT involving 38-year-old Jonathon Bryant. Deputies located Mr. Bryant traveling on Vester Road after leaving a residence where a physical altercation had taken place.
Mr. Bryant, who was operating a Toyota pickup, left the roadway and struck a brick entrance to a private drive. He disobeyed commands to exit the vehicle and continued to try and get his pickup unstuck when Deputy Staten deployed his taser.
Jonathon Bryant was taken into custody and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Reckless driving
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence
- Operating on a Suspended license
- Assault 2nd degree
- Resisting Arrest
- Wanton Endangerment and
- Criminal Mischief
The sheriffs office is continuing the investigation.