Columbia Police Arrests Two Taylor County Men For Burglary, 3rd Degree

The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a local storage facility on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at approximately 3:27 p.m. (CST) in reference to a reported break-in at one of the storage units. 

Upon arrival, officers discovered that the lock securing the storage unit had been cut. Two male subjects and a vehicle were located on the property. 

As a result of the investigation, Donald Routt, 39, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and Kasei Cox, 42, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, were both arrested at the scene and charged with: 

-Burglary, 3rd Degree 

-Criminal Mischief, 2nd Degree 

Both Routt and Cox were transported to the Adair County Regional Jail. 

The investigation and arrests were conducted by Columbia Police Officer Trent Williams, with assistance from Columbia Police Sergeant Jay Wilson. 

The Columbia Police Department reminds the public, “If you see something, say something.” Anyone with information regarding suspicious or criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Adair County 911 Dispatch Center or the Columbia Police Department anonymous crime tip line, Cally’s Line, at (270) 378-2259. 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

(Kila Kean – Columbia Police Department)