On Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 the Taylor County Sheriff's Office conducted a sting operation in reference to stolen guns from Big Al's Gun Shop on Fairview Road in Campbellsville. During this operation, a vehicle was stopped on West Main Street and three of the stolen guns were recovered. At approx. 7:52pmET, Deputies were able to set up an undercover buy of more stolen guns at the Smith Ridge boat ramp. At that time, four more firearms were recovered and Erik Sanders of Columbia, KY was placed under arrest and charged with Burglary 1st Degree. After speaking with Sanders, the investigation led officers to Adair County where nine more stolen firearms were recovered. Sanders was lodged in the Taylor Co. Detention Center on the charge of Burglary 1st degree.
This case continues to be under investigation. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Campbellsville Police Dept. for their assistance in Taylor County, and the Adair County Sheriff's Office along with KSP Trooper Jonathan Houk for their assistance in Adair County.