Adair County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for felony drug trafficking after a search on a Burkesville St. residence.
The investigation originated on Jan. 1, 2023, at or around 9:30 p.m. CST when Deputy Chris Tweedy received a call to respond to T.J. Samson Hospital in regard 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 Burkesville St. 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
Adair County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation and search by Columbia Police Department.
Submitted by Sheriff Josh Brockman