On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that led to a drug arrest. 

John Norton, age 55, of Columbia was arrested and charged with the following:  

Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence 2nd Offense  

Driving on DUI Suspended License 2nd Offense   

Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine)  

No Registration Plates  

The arrest was made by Adair County Deputy Sheriff Ricky Shirley.  

(Sheriff Gary Roy – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)