According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron, an investigation into damage totaling over $5,100.00 to a farm tractor has resulted in two juveniles being charged.
The investigation was conducted by Deputy James Barnett after he responded to a farm located on Taylors Grove Church Road on January 28, 2025, for a criminal mischief complaint. Upon arrival Deputy Barnett learned from the owner that his John Deere tractors’ front and rear windows had been shot out. On January 29, 2025, Deputy Barnett was contacted by the owner stating he had received information about who may have been involved, which was a juvenile. Deputy Barnett then contacted that juvenile and later a second juvenile who was also believed to be involved. After questioning both juveniles with their parents present Deputy Barnett learned the two were out riding around looking to shoot out a car window. When they drove down Taylors Grove Church Road then noticed the tractor sitting in front of a barn. One juvenile then shot multiple rounds from a .22 caliber rifle from the passenger side of the vehicle causing the damage.
Deputy Barnett then charged both juveniles and referred this case to the Kentucky Court Designate Workers Office. One juvenile was charged with criminal mischief-1st degree with the second juvenile being charged with criminal mischief-1st degree (complicity).