Report: $25K Stolen from Evidence Room of Ky. Sheriff's Office

Aug. 24, 2022

According to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, the theft happened during a transition of evidence officers, and the agency has instituted stricter security measures because of it.

By Christopher Leach

Source Lexington Herald-Leader

Kentucky State Police is investigating a theft of $25,000 from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, according to a report from WKYT, the Herald-Leader’s reporting partner.

The theft took place at the evidence room, according to WKYT. The sheriff’s office told WKYT the theft took place during a transition of evidence officers, and four people had access to the room at that time.

The sheriff’s office has implemented stricter security measures to try to prevent anything similar from happening again, according to WKYT.

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