The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from the public. In the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 25th, 2025 in the area of Bernard Ridge and McQueary Road, several vehicles were broken into. The individual (or individuals) stole a firearm out of one of the vehicles.
If anyone has video that may be helpful, please contact Russell County Dispatch at 270-343-6600. Also, if anyone recognizes the clothes or headwear that the person of interest is wearing, please contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm or Russell County Dispatch. All information will be kept anonymous.
Sheriff Derek Polston asks everyone to please lock their vehicles at night and make sure there are no firearms left inside. Polston went on to say that they do have a few leads, and an arrest may be forthcoming. Everyone stay vigilant and if you see this person, contact 911. DO NOT approach him yourself as he is now considered armed. Deputies Devin Blakey and Stone Bolin are working the case.
