On Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 12:09pmCT, Adair County 911 received a call of a suspicious person and vehicle off Breeding Loop, 12 miles south of Columbia. Adair County Deputy Chris Tweedy was dispatched to the area to attempt to locate the male. Upon his arrival, it was learned that the male subject had ran into the woods. A short time later, Deputy Tweedy observed the male coming out of the woods into a field and was able to make contact with him.
During an interview, it was apparent the male was under the influence of an intoxicating substance. Deputy Tweedy also observed that the suspect had a firearm handle on him. Following a search, a loaded handgun and methamphetamine were discovered on the subject identified as 25-year-old Kevin John Cooper of Alaska.
Cooper was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on the following charges:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia &
- Public Intoxication.
The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation and was assisted on scene by Brandon Harvey of the Breeding Fire Department.
