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Campbellsville Police make arrest in Walmart burglary case

Following arrest, suspect broke free and fled on foot, crossing Druthers' parking lot and heading south on Columbia Avenue, but Officer J. Hedgespeth pursued and placed him back in custody. Before he was captured, susbect attempted to enter the automobile occupied by a elale paying her water bill, but was unsuccessful. Officer Hedgespeth was injured and treated and released at TRH. Prince Turner was lodged in the Taylor County Jail for charges of Burglary 3rd degree; Theft By Unlawful Taking - over $500; Escape; Wanton Endangerment; Criminal Attempt to Kidnap; Criminal Mischief; and Resisting Arrest. Additional charges are forthcoming.
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By Ann Sanders, Campbellsville 911

The Campbellsville Police Department has made an arrest on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, in connection with a Burglary and Theft from Walmart.



On Sunday August 3, 2014, Campbellsville Police received a report from Wal-Mart of a burglary and theft from their store located at Green River Plaza. Officers responded to the scene to initiate an investigation. The perpetrator appears to have entered the store at approximately 2amET, and went to the electronics section.

Perpetrator caught on video assaulting display case

While in that area of the store, the perpetrator began to strike and kick the display case containing cellular telephones in an attempt to gain entry and remove merchandise. According to security video footage, the perpetrator continued to assault the display case until entry was achieved. During the attack on the display case, the perpetrator injured himself, leaving what appeared to be blood at the scene.

Officers continued to investigate and on Tuesday August 5, 2014, Officers identified the suspected perpetrator as Prince D. Turner; age 23; 120 Ray Court; Campbellsville.

Suspect transported to police station

Officers located Turner on Ray Court and transported him to the Police Station for questioning. At the conclusion of the interview, Officer J. Hedgespeth placed Turner under arrest for Burglary and Theft by Unlawful Taking.

Turner breaks free

Officer Hedgespeth was walking Turner from the police station to his vehicle for transport to the Taylor County Jail. Turner broke free of Officer Hedgespeth and fled on foot crossing Druthers parking lot and proceeding south on Columbia Avenue.

Officer Hedgespeth pursued on foot and apprehended Turner in the parking lot of Campbellsville Water Company. Turner was placed back in custody.

Had attempted to gain entry to car occupied by woman paying bill

Before Turner was apprehended, he attempted to enter the automobile occupied by a female paying her water bill, however, Turner was unsuccessful to gain entry by being taken into custody by officers on the scene.

Officer Hedgespeth sustained injuries during the pursuit and was treated and released at Taylor Regional Hospital.

Prince Turner was lodged in the Taylor County Jail for charges of Burglary 3 rd degree; Theft By Unlawful Taking - over $500; Escape; Wanton Endangerment; Criminal Attempt to Kidnap; Criminal Mischief; and Resisting Arrest. Additional charges are forthcoming.


This story was posted on 2014-08-07 12:03:16
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