The Columbia Police Department made an arrest on Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2025 after ending an investigation which began on April 8th.
The investigation began when officers encountered an individual when dispatched to an altercation in Columbia. The subject's current residence came into question as the investigation continued, and it was later found that he was residing at an address he had not reported to his probation officer as a registered sex offender.
On Saturday, April 12, 2025 the Columbia Police Department along with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, located and placed the individual into custody from an address on Breeding Loop.
Richard Oldham Jr, 44, of Columbia has been charged with failure to comply with sex offender registration, a class D felony.
Officer Travis Bell made the arrest. He was assisted by Sgt. Jay Wilson and Deputy Brandon Hitch.
