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• Fayette County Authorities Investigate Calculated Copper Theft Resulting in $70,000 in Damages

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a targeted copper theft that occurred Saturday night along State Highway 71. Investigators report that the prec...

• Kentucky Legislators Target Scrap Metal Supply Chain With Strict Licensing To Combat Rampant Copper Theft

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The Kentucky Senate is advancing a new regulatory framework that shifts focus from petty thieves to the scrap dealers who purchase stolen utility wires and infrastructure. Under Se...

• Crawford County Investigation Into Scrap Metal Theft Results in Two Arrests

  Published: Feb 26, 2026

  Section: Crime

  An investigation conducted by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of two individuals in connection with a scrap metal theft. Deputies responded to a report o...