On Monday, January 05, 2026, Adair County Sheriff’s Office 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 William Hanson, age 45, of Columbia.
Hanson was placed under arrest by Deputy Durbin for the following charges:
Public Intoxication
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree, 1st offense – Methamphetamine
(Sheriff Gary Roy – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)