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ACSO: Search leads to felony drug arrest

From Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff's Office

The Adair County Sheriff's Office arrested a Columbia man for felony drug trafficking after search at a Burksville Street residence.

The investigation originated on January 10, 2023, at around 9:30pmCT, when Deputy Chris Tweedy received a call to respond to TJ Health Columbia in regards to an overdose that came in from out in the county. The investigation led Deputy Tweedy and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch to a residence off of Burksville Street in the limits of Columbia. A search of the residence yielded methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic drugs, and firearms.


Benjamin Shroyer, 43, of Columbia, was arrested and lodged in the Adair Regional Jail by Deputy Chris Tweedy on charges of:
  • Trafficking Controlled Substances 1st degree methamphetamine
  • Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree methamphetamine
  • Possession of synthetic drugs
  • Possession of firearm by convicted felon
  • Possession of marijuana
The Adair County Sheriff's Office was assisted in the investigation and search by the Columbia Police Department.


This story was posted on 2023-01-12 06:44:46
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