The Columbia Police Department, in coordination with Kentucky Probation and Parole, arrested 59-year-old Adler Derossett of Columbia, Kentucky, following his non-compliance with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry.
Derossett was taken into custody on felony charges related to his failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements by Columbia Police Sergeant Jay Wilson.
The arrest follows an ongoing investigation initiated by Columbia Police Officer Travis Bell, which began on April 3, 2025. Officer Bell received information from Kentucky Probation and Parole regarding Derossett’s non-compliance, leading to the subsequent arrest on July 23, 2025.
Derossett faces the following charges:
• Failure To Comply With Sex Offender Registration (2nd or Subsequent Offense) – Class C Felony
• Persistent Felony Offender 1 – Felony
In addition to these charges, Derossett was served with two active bench warrants from the Adair County Circuit Court. The investigation is ongoing.
Columbia Police Department’s Crime Tip-Line
The Columbia Police Department encourages anyone with information involving criminal activity, to contact the department’s crime tip-line at (270) 378-2259 “Cally’s Line”. Tips can be made via phone or text, and callers will remain anonymous.
(Kila Kean, Secretary – Columbia Police Department)