On October 6th, 2025, Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton was notified of vandalism involving the Adair County Historic Courthouse Clock Tower that occurred on September 15th, 2025.

Following a review of multiple surveillance cameras from businesses located around the Columbia Square, the male suspect responsible for the damages was identified.

On October 16th, 2025, Columbia Police Officer Trent Williams and Sergeant Jay Wilson served an active Adair County District Court arrest warrant on Anthony J. Sessions, age 27, of Columbia, Kentucky.

Sessions was charged with the following offenses:

1. Criminal Mischief, 1st Degree

2. Criminal Trespass - 1st Degree

Sessions was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Chief Evan Burton is the investigating officer, with assistance from the Columbia Probation and Parole Office.

The Columbia Police Department reminds the public that if you observe criminal activity in your community, please contact the Adair County 911 Dispatch Center.