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Alleged burglar forced his way into a Clay County residence & then fell asleep

Robert Wagers 600

MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that on March 12, 2020 at approximately 8:30 AM Clay County Chief Deputy Clifton Jones along with CSO Supervisor Dewey Grubb arrested Robert Wagers, 33 of AT Wagers Road.

The arrest occurred on a complaint that Chief Deputy Jones received on South Highway 421 when a property owner located the subject inside a dwelling on their property.

Through investigation it was determined that the subject had forced his way into the property through a back door and had fallen asleep while inside the residence when he was located.

During the search of the subject, Chief Deputy Jones located a VIN plate that had been removed from an automobile and was on the subject’s person.

Robert Wagers was charged with:

• Burglary 3rd Degree
• Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
• Public Intoxication of Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol)
• Possession of Forged Instrument
• Menacing
• Theft by Unlawful Taking

The photo attached is provided by the Clay County Detention Center.

 

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