Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Livingston 'chop shop' charges mount

Kentucky State Police continue to investigate the north Livingston County “chop shop” operation that was raided on Jan. 31, leading to the arrest of Joseph Shane Robinson. The 38-year-old Hampton resident was initially charged with four counts of receiving stolen property, but as a result of the ongoing investigation, state police charged Robinson with 10 additional felonies today.

In all, this investigation has led to the recovery of five stolen Harley Davidson motorcycles and Harley Davidson motorcycle parts from four states. It has also resulted in charges related to three stolen trailers and the recovery of two of those trailers. Additionally, furniture and electronics have been recovered.

The investigation is continuing by state police, and more arrests are pending.

Robinson remains lodged in the McCracken County Jail.

More on the initial charges can be found in this week's issue of The Crittenden Press.