Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston reports that a Caterpillar Skid-steer that was reported stolen from a construction site off the 914 bypass near the 80 intersection from neighboring Pulaski County, was recovered in Russell Springs tonight 12/21/2023 at the Russell County Fairgrounds by Deputy Gwinn Wooldridge.
A Russell County Jaycee member had contacted Sheriff Polston and advised that a skidsteer was on the backside of the Fairgrounds, and possibly could be the one posted on Facebook by the Pulaski County Sheriffs Office that was reported stolen. After further Investigation it was confirmed as being the Same equipment that was stolen.
Deputy Wooldridge was assisted on scene by Deputy Matt Parrish, Jaycee members, Russell Springs Police, Pulaski County Sheriffs Office and the owner of the Skidsteer.