MANCHESTER, KY (November 29, 2021) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is reporting that on Friday, November 26, 2021 at approximately 3:00 PM Clay County Sheriff Deputy Kendric Smith along with Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson and Deputy Wes Brumley arrested Jason Smith, 42 of South Highway 421 and Katie McCarter, 44 of Highway 1524.
The arrests occurred on White Street when Deputy Kendric Smith and Manchester City Police Officer Jeremy Garrison conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle that was used in recent propane tank thefts.
During the investigation it was determined that numerous propane tanks had been illegally taken from businesses around the county.
Located inside the vehicle were numerous propane tanks.
Jason Smith was charged with:
• TBUTof Disp All Others $1,000 < $10,000
• Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree
• Possession of Burglary Tools
Katie McCarter was charged with:
• TBUT or Disp All Others $1,000 < $10,000
• Possession of Burglary Tools
These individuals were lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.
The photos of the accused are courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.
Photos of the recovered propane tanks from the Clay County Sheriff's office.
