On Friday, October 23, 2026, Adair County Deputy Ricky Shirley was attempting to locate Charles Barker. Barker was being sought in connection with a Felony Assault that had taken place on Thursday, October 22nd in Adair County.
Deputy Shirley located Barker operating a vehicle on Jones Chapel Road and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Barker failed to stop, initiating a brief vehicle pursuit. Barker fled to his residence where he continued to resist arrest and disobey commands.
Barker was later taken into custody on the following charges:
- ASSAULT 2nd DEGREE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
-FLEEING OR EVADING MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST
- OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES)
- POSSESSION OF OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER IN VEHICLE
- RECKLESS DRIVING
- DISORDERLY CONDUCT - 2nd DEGREE
- RESISTING ARREST &
- TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 3rd DEGREE
