Lyon County Crime Roundup: Week of February 15-20, 2026

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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office had a busy week, responding to reports of an ATV theft, a pharmacy burglary, two phone and online scams, the apprehension of a murder suspect, and a trespassing incident that escalated into a knife confrontation.

Why it matters

This crime roundup highlights the range of criminal activity occurring in Lyon County, Kentucky, and the work of local law enforcement to investigate and address these incidents. It also serves as a reminder to residents to be vigilant against scams and property crimes.

The details

The incidents included the theft of a $2,000 Yamaha ATV from an auction prep site, a break-in at a Kuttawa pharmacy where suspects tried to steal items, a woman losing thousands after falling victim to a phone scam, and a trespassing dispute that led to a man brandishing a knife at a property owner.

• On Sunday evening, a family reported a blue and white 2005 Yamaha four-wheeler was stolen from their property off KY 819.
• In the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 17, two unidentified suspects broke into the McConnell Health Mart Pharmacy on Cedar Street in Kuttawa.
• On Thursday, a Kuttawa woman lost thousands of dollars after receiving a call from someone posing as a Verizon customer service agent.
• On Friday, a Kuttawa man reported receiving a fraudulent PayPal invoice for $555.03 despite never having a PayPal account.
• Also on Friday, a trespassing complaint off Green Road escalated into a criminal arrest after a male subject pulled a knife on a female property owner.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to search for leads on the ATV theft and pharmacy burglary, and are urging anyone with information to contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.