Three Campbellsville Men Charged in Feed Store Burglary

Firearms stolen in break-in at Jefferies Feed & Seed

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Three Campbellsville, Kentucky men have been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary and theft at Jefferies Feed & Seed. Police responded to the business on February 22, 2026 after a break-in, where several firearms were stolen. After an investigation, three suspects were apprehended and charged with various offenses related to the incident.

Why it matters

Burglaries and thefts, especially those involving firearms, are serious crimes that can impact community safety. This case highlights the importance of effective law enforcement and cooperation between agencies to apprehend suspects and recover stolen goods.

The details

According to police, someone forced entry into Jefferies Feed & Seed and stole several firearms. Detective Stephen Dobson with Campbellsville Police arrested 50-year-old Bryan Patton and charged him with 1st degree burglary. Sgt. Elliott Taylor also arrested 46-year-old Charles Jernigan and 34-year-old Carl N. Jacob, charging them with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and receiving stolen property (firearm).

  • On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Campbellsville Police responded to a burglary at Jefferies Feed & Seed.
  • On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the three suspects were arrested and charged.

The players

Campbellsville Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the burglary and led the investigation.

Bryan Patton

A 50-year-old Campbellsville resident charged with 1st degree burglary.

Charles Jernigan

A 46-year-old Campbellsville resident charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and receiving stolen property (firearm).

Carl N. Jacob

A 34-year-old Campbellsville resident charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and receiving stolen property (firearm).

ATF

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency that assisted in the investigation.

KSP

The Kentucky State Police, a state law enforcement agency that assisted in the investigation.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of vigilant law enforcement and interagency cooperation to apprehend suspects and recover stolen goods, especially when firearms are involved, in order to maintain public safety in the community.