16-Year-Old Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Vandalism in Russell County
Update on Vandalism that occurred on June, 30, 2025 in the Bernard Ridge, Jamestown and Russell Springs areas.
A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested on Saturday, June 5, 2025 at 4:51amCT. Russell County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Devin Blakey and Deputy Chad Fox received a call of a suspicious person trying to open vehicle doors at a residence that was monitored by security cameras. After Deputies searched the area, they located the juvenile off Ky 619 near a church and a business area. After a search of the juvenile, it was determined the suspect had a handgun in his front pocket. After contacting with the parents and further investigation, the juvenile confessed to the spray-painting vandalism that was done a few days ago.
The juvenile was charged with the following offenses:
#1 Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree
#2 Possession of a Handgun by a Minor
#3 Criminal Mischief 1st Degree - 4 counts
#4 Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (on foot) &
#5 Theft by Unlawful Taking (Firearm)
The Juvenile was lodged in the Adair County Juvenile Detention Center.
