On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that led to a drug arrest.
John Norton, age 55, of Columbia was arrested and charged with the following:
Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence 2nd Offense
Driving on DUI Suspended License 2nd Offense
Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine)
No Registration Plates
The arrest was made by Adair County Deputy Sheriff Ricky Shirley.
(Sheriff Gary Roy – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)