The investigation originated on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 around 9:30pmCT when Deputy Chris Tweedy received a call to respond to TJ Health Columbia regarding an individual who had possibly overdosed. The investigation led Deputy Tweedy and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch to a residence off Burkesville Street in the limits of Columbia. A search of the residence yielded methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic drugs, and firearms.
43-year-old Benjamin Shroyer of Columbia was arrested and lodged in the Adair Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Trafficking Controlled Substances 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Synthetic Drugs
- Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon and
- Possession of Marijuana
The Adair County Sheriffs Office was assisted in the investigation by the Columbia Police Department.
