Western Kentucky jail deputy stole money from inmate’s wallet, state police say
A Barren County deputy jailer has been accused of stealing over $1,000 from an inmate, according to Kentucky State Police.
Dustin Young, 25, of Edmonton, has been charged with theft by unlawful taking over $1,000. KSP said Young stole money from a current inmate lodged in the Barren County jail.
Court documents say Young booked an inmate into a holding cell early Tuesday. Video surveillance showed Young taking the inmate’s wallet and removing money from it.
Young later admitted to stealing $1,500 from the inmate’s wallet, according to court documents. He told investigators he intended to pay bills and buy a firearm with the money.
Young is being held at the Warren County jail, according to state police.
Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley said Young was read a letter of termination after the preliminary investigation was completed. Young had been employed at the jail for almost a year and was hired before Shirley came into office.
State police said the investigation is being led by trooper Jonathan McChesney.
This story was originally published February 9, 2023 at 11:16 AM.
