Historic Belle Key Church Sustains Damage Darren Doyle, story:
A Wingfield man was arrested on Saturday after he was accused of breaking into an historic church and barricading himself inside, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office stated that around 2:20 pm on February 26, 2022, deputies were dispatched to Belle Key Church located at 4051 Brownsville Road at Rhoda to the report of someone kicking in the door of the church. When law enforcement arrived, they reportedly discovered that David Hughes (37) of Wingfield, had gained entry into the church and had barricaded himself inside, officials said. Officers said they could hear Hughes screaming and throwing things around in the church building. Law enforcement said they were able to talk Hughes out of the church and he was placed in handcuffs while officers entered the church building to assess for damage. Hughes was allegedly exhibiting behaviors of intoxication and stated to law enforcement that he had used methamphetamine the previous night, the Sheriff's Office said. Hughes had broken the door, door frame, and a window of the church, according to the Sheriff's Office. The church is nearly 140 years old. Hughes was placed under arrest and charged with:
Hughes was lodged in Hart County Jail.
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