On Friday, April 3, 2026 at approximately 9:27pmCT, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to Tutt Street in response to a report of an intoxicated male discharging a firearm multiple times in a neighborhood.

Upon arrival, Columbia Police Officers located the male in the area and safely took him into custody without incident.

Bradley West, 55, of Columbia, KY was arrested at the scene and charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st and 2nd Offense), Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree (Discharge of a Firearm).

Columbia Police Officer Tyler McKinney was the arresting officer and was assisted by Officer Nathan Ginn, Sgt Jay Wilson, and Adair County Deputy Sheriff Hunter Tweedy.

The Columbia Police Department reminds the public that discharging a firearm within city limits is strictly prohibited.