On Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:39pmCT, Adair K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and Deputy Josh Durbin were attempting to serve a warrant in the Feathersburg community, 21 miles east of Columbia. Upon pulling into the driveway of the residence where Brian Fowler resided, Mr. Fowler took off running as deputies exited their cars. A lengthy foot pursuit ensued through the woods, ending in Fowler being caught and arrested. Upon his arrest, he was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.
Brian Fowler, 31, of Columbia was arrested by K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- fleeing and evading police 2nd degree (on foot)
- possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine) &
- outstanding warrant of arrest
The Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.
- fleeing and evading police 2nd degree (on foot)
- possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine) &
- outstanding warrant of arrest
The Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.
