Multi-Agency Investigation Leads To Multiple Edmonson County Felony Arrests

Felony Theft Arrest Leads To Outstanding Warrant Arrests​

Edmonson Voice Staff Report: 
Two Edmonson County men and a Leitchfield man have been arrested as a result of a felony theft, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. 

A press release issued by the Sheriff's office said that a several week investigation led by Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office ended last night after a Warrant of Arrest was issued and executed on John Meredith, (46), of Segal  for Theft of a Vehicle over $10,000 in value.

Meredith was arrested in a multi-agency effort between  Edmonson County Sheriff’s deputies and Brownsville City Police, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, and Kentucky State Police Post 4, after an investigation.

John R. Meredith (46), Segal.

The Sheriff's Office said that after a several hour search on Wednesday, Sept 5th, Meredith was located in Grayson County with two other subjects, both with outstanding warrants from unrelated cases. He was lodged in the Hart County Jail.

​Brian Carroll, (35)of Leitchfield was arrested and lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center for an Edmonson County Indictment Warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Drug Paraphernalia-Buy/Possess, and Possession of a Controlled Substance-1st Degree/1st Offense. 

James Matthew Logsdon, (31), of Segal, was also arrested and lodged in Hart County Jail on a warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. 

James Matt Logsdon (31), Segal.

Brian K. Carroll, (35), Leitchfield.

"As always, I'm proud of the work from our office and we will always strive to work well with our surrounding agencies," said Sheriff Shane Doyle. "We are very fortunate to have those relationships. It makes all our communities stronger."

According to the press release, the investigation involving John Meredith is still ongoing by the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office and further charges may be pending. ​