DCSO: Three People Arrested for Stealing from Construction Site, Drug Charges
By Emalee Jones
Published: October 25, 2026, 1:40 AM GMT+2 | Updated: 9 hours ago
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DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation into stolen construction supplies led to multiple arrests and drug charges.
Officials say construction materials and tools were taken from a home on Hayden Road October 15. Severe damage, such as cut locks and wiring pulled from the walls, was also reported.
Surveillance video showed a black pickup truck going onto and leaving the property multiple times during the suspected theft. Detectives identified 46-year-old James Jackson as a suspect, and he admitted to the theft. 50-year-old John Tinnell Jr. was also identified as a suspect and arrested.
James Jackson, 50-year-old John Tinnell Jr., and 54-year-old Leigh Shepherd face the following charges:
- James Jackson: 16 counts of Criminal Trespassing, Receiving Stolen Property, Criminal Mischief
- John Tinnell Jr.: Criminal Trespassing, Receiving Stolen Property, Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Leigh Shepherd: Trafficking a Controlled Substance, Trafficking Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
During a search of Tinnell’s and Shepherd’s residence, deputies found marijuana and other drug paraphernalia in plain view. A second search warrant led to the recovery of over 20 baggies of suspected meth, 60 grams of suspected marijuana, and more drug paraphernalia.
Anyone with more information about the case is asked to contact the lead investigator, Detective Sergeant Chris Hayes.
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