MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Sheriff, Patrick Robinson, reports that on Thursday, December 13, 2024, Chief Deputy Clifton Jones, arrested Patricia Wagers, 52, and Dennie Taylor, 45, both of Manchester.
Chief Deputy Jones responded to a call in reference to individuals loading cable into a red Chevrolet Silverado on South Highway 421.
After an investigation Chief Deputy Jones was able to locate and stop the individual's vehicle. In plain sight, in the bed of the Silverado, Chief Deputy Jones was able to see the cable and wire cutters.
Deputies were also able to determine the cut ends of the cable hanging from the utility poles were the same as the cable found in the bed of the Silverado truck.
The two suspects were identified as Patricia Wagers, age 52, of Manchester, KY and Dennie Taylor, age 45, of Manchester, KY. Wagers and Taylor were placed under arrest and transported to the the Clay County Detention Center.
Stolen cable recovered during traffic stop of suspect vehicle (Clay County Sheriff's Department)
Patricia Wagers was arrested for:
- TBUT OR DISP - ALL OTHERS
- POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEGREE
- OPERATING ON SUS OR REV OPER LICENSE
- FAILURE TO APPEAR
- SERVING BENCH WARRANT FOR COURT
Dennie Taylor was arrested for:
- TBUT OR DISP - ALL OTHERS
- POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS
- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2ND DEGREE
These individuals were lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.
Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.
Photo of recovered stolen cable is from the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
