On Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023 around 10:00amCT, Sean Pennington was set to appear before Judge Kelly in Adair Circuit Court. During the proceedings, Pennington's bond was revoked and he was remanded to the custody of the Adair County Sheriffs Office for transport to the Adair County Regional Jail.
Upon arrival at the jail, Pennington attempted to run as he was being unloaded. ACSO Bailiff Jeff Thomas was able to grab the inmate and a struggle ensued between the two with Pennington breaking free and running.
Jailer Jamie Richards & ACRJ deputies, along with officers from the ACSO and Columbia Police Dept., saturated the area between the jail and Wall Street. Jailer Richards was able to catch the inmate as he was running across Wall Street.
Deputy Chris Tweedy took Pennington into custody and transported him back to the ACRJ. Sean Pennington now faces additional charges of Assault on a Police Officer and Escape 1st degree, both felonies.
Deputy Chris Tweedy is continuing the investigation.
