Kuttawa Man Arrested on Gun Charge After Lyon County Search

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A multi-agency law enforcement operation led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Kuttawa man on a weapon charge during a weekend search in Lyon County, Kentucky. Deputies, along with members of the Western Kentucky Violent Crime Task Force, Kentucky State Police, and Eddyville Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence and found multiple pieces of evidence, resulting in the arrest of Justin Mayhugh on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Why it matters

This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a burglary and theft case reported earlier this month in the area. The multi-agency collaboration and execution of a search warrant highlights the efforts of local law enforcement to address criminal activity and illegal firearms possession in the region.

The details

During the search of the residence on Green Road off Chestnut Oak Road, authorities reported finding multiple pieces of evidence that led to the arrest of Justin Mayhugh on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Mayhugh was booked into the Crittenden County Detention Center, and additional charges are pending as the investigation remains ongoing.

• The search warrant was executed on Saturday afternoon.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Justin Mayhugh, and the investigation into the burglary and theft case is ongoing, with the potential for additional charges.