Alan Wesley Smith, 47, of Barbourville, was arrested by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department for a New Year’s Eve burglary at Extreme Fitness on Highway 25E. An arrest occurred after a detective responded to a fitness center burglary complaint on December 31.
One Barbourville man arrested for bold New Year’s Eve burglary: Stolen cars, tools, and property damage
According to the inquiry, Smith broke into the business’s garage and stole two cars. Smith stole various tools and damaged the property during the burglary, along with the automobiles.
Smith’s claimed crimes included more than stolen cars, tools, and property damage. He was seen driving a stolen automobile on KY-1304 in Hinkle, Knox County.
After a quick traffic stop, cops arrested Smith and took him to Knox County Detention Center.
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Barbourville Man Faces Serious Charges in Bold New Year’s Eve Burglary
Smith is charged with burglary, criminal mischief, theft of a car worth $10,000 to $1,000,000, and receiving stolen property worth $10,000 or more. Smith’s arrest and pending judicial actions demonstrate the gravity of the alleged offenses.
The allegations cover Smith’s New Year’s Eve activities, from theft and property damage to car theft. The court process may reveal more about the motivations and circumstances of this audacious burglary.