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On Jan. 14, 2023, at 6:05 p.m., Adair County 911 received a call of a reported injury collision five miles west of Columbia on KY 80.

Deputy Josh Durbin arrived on scene to find that a 2007 Tahoe operated by Jeff Dixon of Columbia had struck a horse in the roadway. Dixon was treated on scene by Adair EMS and taken to T.J. Samson Hospital in Columbia. Dixon was later transferred to the University of Kentucky Hospital for additional treatment for injuries sustained in the collision.

Deputy Josh Durbin was assisted on scene by Deputy Jason Camfield and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch.

 

Submitted by Sheriff Josh Brockman

A former Cumberland County man housed in the Adair County Regional Jail has been charged with solicitation of murder.

Officials at the jail contacted Kentucky State Police on Tuesday, Jan. 3 in regards to a suspicious letter that an inmate had attempted to send out in the mail.

KSP troopers launched an investigation after receiving the letter and have now reported that Paul Bricker, 37, attempted to send the letter to solicit the murder of another individual.  As a result of the investigation, Bricker was arrested and charged with solicitation of murder.  He remains lodged in the Adair County jail. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 11. Trooper Dean Lunz continues the investigation.

Bricker is convicted on several charges and is facing additional charges in Cumberland County. On Oct. 31, 2022, an indictment warrant was served, with Bricker facing charges of rape, 1^st degree, victim under 12; sodomy, 1^st degree, victim under 12; incest, forcible compulsion, incapable of consent, under 18; rape, 1^st degree; incest; unlawful transaction with a minor, 1^st degree, illegal controlled substance; strangulation, 1^st degree; terroristic threatening, 3^rd degree; rape, 1^st degree, victim under 12; incest, forcible compulsion, incapable consent, under 18.

He was charged on Feb. 1, 2021 and indicted by Cumberland County Grand Jury on Oct. 27, 2022 and held on a $250,000 cash bond. He pleaded not guilty on Nov. 18, 2022.

On July 28, 2022 he pleaded guilty in Cumberland County to convicted felon in possession of a handgun, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and wanton endangerment, 1^st degree. He was sentenced to six years in prison on the first charge and three years each for the other two charges. Court documents do not indicate if those sentences are consecutive or concurrent.

 

The Community Voice covered the swearing in ceremony for Adair County officials Sunday. The Facebook Live video is available for viewing at Facebook.com/adaircountycommunityvoice. Photos are available for download at https://www.flickr.com/photos/adairvoice/albums/72177720304895290

 

The Adair County Fiscal Court will have a special called meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8 a.m.  in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia. The public is invited to attend.

AGENDA
ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

JANUARY 3, 2023 @ 8:00 A.M. CST
ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING
424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
 CALL TO ORDER
 ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF SURETY BONDS
County Judge Executive
County Clerk
Sheriff
Jailer
Magistrates
Coroner
Surveyor
Constables

APPROVAL OF JUDGE EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
Road Foreman
Emergency Management Director
Solid Waste Coordinator
Fiscal Court Clerk
Dog Warden
Applicant Agent
ABC Officer

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL 
Judge Executive’s Office Staff
Road Department Staff
Green River Animal Shelter
E-911 Center
Judicial Center Maintenance/Janitorial Staff
Recycling/Litter Abatement

APPROVAL OF ORDER OF SUCCESSION IN ABSENCE OF JUDGE EXECUTIVE
APPOINTMENT OF FISCAL COURT COMMITTEES
AUTHORIZE/REJECT JAILER TO BE ABLE TO ACCEPT BOND RELEASE FEES
PERMISSION FOR JUDGE EXECUTIVE TO APPLY FOR COUNTY CREDIT CARD
SET 2023 FISCAL COURT DATES
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CHANGES
CODE OF ETHICS CHANGES
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is open to the public.

 

 

Adair County has been upgraded to a winter storm warning, effective from 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 22) through midnight. A wind chill warning remains in effect from 9 p.m. until noon Friday.

Total snow accumulation 2 to 3 inches, locally up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, resulting in near blizzard conditions at times, and dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero.

WHERE…Southern Indiana and central Kentucky.

IMPACTS…Hazardous travel conditions could impact Friday morning. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://pws.trafficwise.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov