GLASGOW — A Barren County man was charged with several burglaries Tuesday.
Aaron K. Wright, 26, of Glasgow, confessed to several burglaries and thefts in the Big Meadow community in the past three weeks after Barren County Sheriff’s deputies received a tip on a location of a vehicle that was involved in the thefts.
The vehicle was located behind a residence on Al Shirley Road along with Wright.
Deputies accompanied Wright to his residence on Kino Road where they recovered a .22 rifle, welder, guitar, numerous hand tools and power tools.
Wright was charged with first degree burglary, second degree burglary, four counts of third degree burglary, five counts of theft by unlawful taking over $300 and third degree criminal mischief.
Wright was lodged in the Barren County Correction Center with a $7,500 bond.
Deputy Steve Runyon investigated and was assisted by deputy Shannon White and Det. Ann Phelps.
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