Two former employees at the Adair County Jail have been arrested on indictment warrants including charges of theft and official misconduct.
The Columbia Police Department said Montie D. Shover, age 55, and Misty M. Shover, age 56, were charged with theft by unlawful taking, tampering with physical evidence, and official misconduct first degree.
Columbia Police say Adair County Jailer filed a theft complaint on August 18th. An investigation ensued, leading to the indictments and arrest.
According to officials in Columbia, the two are accused of stealing personal items from an inmate lodged at the Adair County Regional Jail.
Columbia Chief of Police Evan Burton is the investigating officer.
