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CPD: K9-assisted arrest on Spring Drive

By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO
Columbia Police Department

On Friday, March 6, 2020, the Columbia Police Department responded with the Adair Sheriff's Office to a residence on Spring Drive after deputies received a tip that a female with an active felony warrant was staying at the residence shortly before midnight.

Law enforcement arrived on scene and gained entry to the residence's top floor. It was determined subject was in a basement apartment within the residence with a male subject.

After kicking the door in, the female surrendered when called out. However, the male subject still would not acknowledge officers or surrender himself.

K9 Unit Gunner was subsequently sent inside.


The male subject was located hiding within a cut out in a couch and was taken into custody without incident.

Leangela Carter, 24, of Russell Springs, KY, was taken into custody with an active Adair County warrant, with charges including fleeing and evading 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, and wanton endangerment of police first degree; all felony charges.

John Thompson, 40, of Columbia, KY, was taken into custody with an active warrant from Russell County and was later transferred to Russell County Jail.

K9 Handler John Dial and Officer Adam Cravens were responding Officers along with Deputy Derek Padgett, who is the Investigating Officer in Carter's case.


This story was posted on 2020-03-07 08:31:33
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