An Illinois man was taken into custody in Adair County Wednesday on a Fugitive Warrant and several other charges.

24-year-old Joner Merlo of Chicago, Illinois was arrested by KSP Trooper Begley on Wednesday morning. Merlo was arrested for Speeding, No Operators License and Possession of Marijuana. He was also arrested on a Fugitive from another State Warrant and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.