Adair County man arrested on burglary charge following investigation

COLUMBIA, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police are investigating an alleged burglary in Adair County.

According to KSP, troopers responded to a burglary in progress at a home on Little Cake Road Friday evening.

Troopers say they identified 22-year-old David West, of Columbia, as a suspect during the investigation. West allegedly gained entry into his brother’s home by force and refused to leave, according to KSP.

West was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary. He was lodged at the Adair County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.