A Russell County man was arrested on multiple charges, including felony drug charges and failure to comply with sex offender registration.

On Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2024 around 4:30pmCT, Deputy Sheriff Josh Durbin received a call of a disturbance at a home off East 80 near the Russell County line. It was reported that the individual at the residence had warrants for his arrest. 

Upon arrival, the male attempted to elude Deputy Durbin but was quickly caught and a struggle ensued. The male, identified as Heath Neccessary age 42, was taken into custody and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on charges of fleeing and evading police 2nd degree (on foot), resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (methamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also served warrants of arrest from Adair and Russell Counties for failure to comply with sex offender registration, persistent felony offender, and failure to appear 2 counts

The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation.