Crime

Vandals leave ‘devastating’ damage in sanctuary at Kentucky church

Photos shared on Facebook by the Powell County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky showed vandalism at the South Fork Church of God.
Photos shared on Facebook by the Powell County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky showed vandalism at the South Fork Church of God. Facebook

The Powell County sheriff’s office is investigating vandalism at a church near Stanton.

On social media, the sheriff’s office shared photos that showed overturned pews and broken furniture, large holes in walls and pages torn from books scattering the floor at South Fork Church of God in Stanton.

“This was very devastating to walk into this church and look around at all the damage,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post Tuesday night.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Sheriff Danny Rogers at (606)663-2226 or Powell County Dispatch at (606)663-4116.

Photos shared on Facebook by the Powell County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky showed vandalism at the South Fork Church of God.
Photos shared on Facebook by the Powell County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky showed vandalism at the South Fork Church of God. Powell County Sheriff's Office Facebook

This story was originally published March 17, 2021 at 7:01 AM.

Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader
Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news. Support my work with a digital subscription
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