On Monday, January 5, 2026, Adair County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the Pellyton community to a complaint, in reference to someone possibly being behind a residence in the woods.

Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch and Deputy Josh Durbin were able to locate the individual, 45-year-old William Hanson of Columbia.

Hanson was placed under arrest on the following charges:

• Public Intoxication
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana and
• Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine).