On Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at approximately 11:30pmCT, the Columbia Police Department responded to a complaint of promoting contraband at the Adair County Regional Jail. Upon investigation, John M. Thompson, 45, of Columbia, KY was charged with four counts of Promoting Contraband First Degree and one count of Promoting Contraband Second Degree.

Officer Dustin Bunch is the investigating officer. He was assisted by Officer Elliot Smith and deputies from the Adair County Regional Jail.