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CPD: Local man arrested for courthouse vandalism

From the Columbia Police Department

On October 6, 2025, Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton was notified of vandalism involving the Adair County Historic Courthouse Clock Tower that occurred on September 15t, 2025.

Following a review of multiple surveillance cameras from businesses located around the Columbia Square, the male suspect responsible for the damages was identified.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Columbia Police Officer Trent Williams and Sergeant Jay Wilson served an active Adair County District Court arrest warrant for him.


Anthony J. Sessions, age 27, of Columbia, Kentucky, was charged with the following offenses:
  • 1. Criminal Mischief, 1st Degree
  • 2. Criminal Trespass, 1st Degree
Chief Evan Burton is the investigating officer, with assistance from the Columbia Kentucky Probation and Parole Office.

The Columbia Police Department reminds the public that if you observe criminal activity in your community, please contact the Adair County 911 Dispatch Center.


This story was posted on 2025-10-17 13:49:26
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Historic courthouse clock looking naked



2025-10-20 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Work has been going on for years to save and restore the historic Adair County courthouse and in recent years it has been coming together nicely, even to the delightful clock chimes. One vandal couldn't stand the progress and gave his time and energy to climbing the steps all the way up to the interior of the clock and steal the hands off the clock. What a waste.

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