Columbia man arrested for non-compliance with sex offender registry

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Columbia man has been arrested for non-compliance with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry, police say.

The Columbia Police Department says 59-year-old Adler Derossett of Columbia, Kentucky was arrested Wednesday after he failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements.

Police say the arrest follows an ongoing investigation initiated by Columbia police officer Travis Bell, which began on April 3. According to authorities, Bell received information from Kentucky Probation and Parole about Derossett’s non-compliance.

Derossett faces charges of failure to comply with sex offender registration, second or subsequent offense, and persistent felony offender I.

In addition, Derossett was served with two active bench warrants, police say. The investigation is ongoing.

The Columbia Police Department encourages anyone with information involving criminal activity to contact its crime tip-line at 270-378-2259, also known as “Cally’s Line.” Tips can be made via phone or text, and authorities say callers will remain anonymous.