Western Kentucky jail deputy stole money from inmate’s wallet, state police say

Christopher Leach
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A Barren County deputy jailer has been accused of stealing over $1,000 from an inmate, according to Kentucky State Police.

Dustin Young, 25, of Edmonton, has been charged with theft by unlawful taking over $1,000. KSP said Young stole money from a current inmate lodged in the Barren County jail.

Court documents say Young booked an inmate into a holding cell early Tuesday. Video surveillance showed Young taking the inmate’s wallet and removing money from it.

Young later admitted to stealing $1,500 from the inmate’s wallet, according to court documents. He told investigators he intended to pay bills and buy a firearm with the money.

Young is being held at the Warren County jail, according to state police.

Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley said Young was read a letter of termination after the preliminary investigation was completed. Young had been employed at the jail for almost a year and was hired before Shirley came into office.

State police said the investigation is being led by trooper Jonathan McChesney.