An apparent theft ring in Hart County has been discovered following a shoplifting arrest.
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office said that after the recent shoplifting arrest of 51-year-old Amy Garcia, information was obtained that led deputies to obtain a search warrant for a residence on London Pace Sink Road, less than a mile north of Cave City.
“Numerous stolen items from burglaries in the county were recovered,” the sheriff’s office said. According to police, a few of the stolen items recovered include a Polaris four-wheeler, Miller welder, air compressors, roofing equipment, and power tools.
Besides Garcia, who was charged with theft by unlawful taking (shoplifting), also arrested were 29-year-old Damien Stepp and 26-year-old Samantha Cornett, both of Horse Cave, following the execution of the search warrant.
Stepp was charged with second-degree burglary, receiving stolen property (over $10,000) and tampering with physical evidence. Cornett was charged with receiving stolen property (over $10,000). She was also served with a failure to appear warrant.
Stepp and Cornett were lodged in the Hart County Jail. Garcia is not listed as an inmate at the facility.
Police said more arrests are possible.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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