STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
A Glasgow man was arrested Sunday after an automated license plate reader camera flagged a stolen vehicle entering the city, according to Glasgow police. Austin Carroll, 50, was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana and operating on a suspended or revoked license.
Police received the Flock Safety camera notification at approximately 12:12 p.m. Sunday. The alert reported that a stolen vehicle was entering Glasgow’s city limits.
Officer Matthew Rishkofski observed the vehicle at the intersection of N.L. Rogers Wells Boulevard and Happy Valley Road, police said. He confirmed that the vehicle was stolen and initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot of Freddy’s restaurant in Glasgow.
Police identified Carroll as the vehicle’s operator. According to the police account, Carroll gave conflicting stories when questioned after officers read him his Miranda rights.
Carroll was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center following his arrest. He remained there Monday afternoon on a $2,500 cash bond, according to the jail website.
He is charged with receiving stolen property, marijuana possession and driving with a revoked or suspended license.
Key Facts:
– Police received the stolen-vehicle camera alert around 12:12 p.m. Sunday.
– Officer Matthew Rishkofski stopped the vehicle in Freddy’s restaurant parking lot.
– Austin Carroll, 50, of Glasgow, faces three charges, according to police.
– Carroll remained jailed Monday afternoon on a $2,500 cash bond.
– His initial court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.
What’s Next:
Carroll’s initial court appearance is set for Nov. 2 at 1 p.m., according to the jail website.
