Arrest Made In Connection With Stolen Truck

Joseph Coin (34), Morgantown.

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
A 2012 GMC Sierra reported stolen on January 30th was recovered the next day by the Kentucky State Police and the Butler County Sheriff's Office, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. An investigation from the EC Sheriff has resulted in an arrest pertaining to the case.

Joseph Coin of Morgantown, Ky, was arrested on February 14, 2019 and charged with Theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, a Class C felony. He was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

The case is still under investigation and more arrests in Butler and Edmonson counties are expected.

"We thank the Butler County Sheriff's Office and The Kentucky State Police for their help and assistance in this case," said the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office in a statement.