3 charged after children allegedly locked in bedroom in Adair County

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Multiple people are behind bars after police say four children were allegedly being locked in a room in Adair County.

According to the Columbia Police Department, officers were dispatched to a complaint of a possible child abuse and neglect case on Wednesday around 11:46 a.m. at a Columbia residence.

Upon arrival, police say they made contact with the grandparents, a parent, children and other family members at the residence.

During this time, officers say they learned four children had allegedly been locked in a bedroom for extended periods of time.

Authorities say this resulted in the arrest of 38-year-old Layton Ziegler of Columbia, 29-year-old Kelcie Wendry of Columbia and 52-year-old Jennifer Adkins of Columbia.

All three were transported to the Adair County Regional Jail on charges of second-degree criminal abuse – child 12 or under.

Officers were assisted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and Adair County Child Protective Services.

The Columbia Police Department encourages the public, “If you see something, say something.” Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department Crime Tip-Line, Cally’s Line, at (270) 378-2259.