An Adair County Man was arrested early this morning (Wednesday) on drug charges and traffic related offenses.

James Melson, 42, of Columbia, KY was arrested by Deputy Padgett with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office just after 3:00amCT and charged with PMT Unlicensed Operator to Operate Motor Vehicle, Failure of Non-Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance 1st Offense, Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Greater Offense (METH). He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.