Several arrests made in connection with ‘major’ property damage case

MONTICELLO, Ky. (WKYT) - Six people were arrested as part of an investigation into a “major theft and property damage case” involving the Country Farm and Home storage building, according to the Monticello Police Department.

Police said the investigation began when employees entered the property and found “extensive damage” to the building, and several items were missing.

A local business had previously reported that people had been trying to sell “suspicious amounts” of copper and scrap metal, police said.

According to officials, the items matched property stolen from the Country Farm and Home storage building.

Police say they have made six arrests, and plan for more to come.

Six people were arrested and charged with third degree burglary, theft by unlawfui taking (more than $10,000) and engaging in organized crime:

• Michael Stephenson, 53
• Brian Casada, 48
• Jason Casada, 46
• Thomas Lyons, 46
• Julie Towery, 44
• Charles Green, 31