Adair, Russell Co. theft ring busted
A two-month investigation into a theft ring in Russell and Adair counties has ended with the arrests of four people and the recovery of more than $15,000 in stolen property.
Detectives from Kentucky State Police Post 15, Adair County Sheriff Ralph Curry and Russell County Sheriff Larry Bennett searched five residences in Russell County and located stolen property.
Items recovered included three ATVs, a television, home decor items and antique collectibles. The burglaries occurred in the communities of White Oak, Montpelier, and Old Columbia Road.
Those arrested were:
– Kevin Taylor, 34, Russell Springs, who was charged with receiving stolen property.
– David Scott Corbin, 30, Russell Springs, who was charged with theft by unlawful taking and cultivation of marijuana over five plants.
– Patty Hammond, 40, Russell Springs, who was charged with receiving stolen property.
– Matt Corbin, 26, Russell Springs, who was arrested on unrelated warrants.
Additional charges on all of the accused and additional arrests are pending.
Columbia man arrested on rape charge
Robert “Deo” Woolridge, 23, of Columbia, was arrested last week and charged with third degree rape and unlawful transaction with a minor, 2nd degree.
The arrest warrant states that Woolridge is charged with having sex with a 14-year-old. It also accused Woolridge of providing marijuana to two minors.
Bond was set at $25,000 cash.
