Vehicle Recovered After short pursuit
Joseph Raby (36), Bowling Green
Mya Bailey (40), Bowling Green
A short pursuit in Warren County has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a stolen vehicle from the Wingfield community, according to the Warren County and Edmonson County Sheriff’s Offices.
According to a press release on New Year’s Day, a Warren County deputy reported that he noticed a vehicle at the Lonnie White Boat Ramp before 8:00 am, and as the deputy turned into the boat ramp parking area, the vehicle sped away on Barren River Road.
Deputies discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Edmonson County and was eventually stopped with assistance from Bowling Green Police and Kentucky State Police. According to the release, the driver was identified as Joseph Raby (36) of Bowling Green, who was arrested without incident; but, Mya Bailey (40), also of Bowling Green, was taken into custody by KSP after an attempt to flee the vehicle.
Both were arrested and lodged in the Warren County Jail. The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen by Ms. Barbara Buchannan in Wingfield a few days ago.
Raby was charged with speeding 15 mph over the limit, reckless driving, operating on a suspended license, driving under the influence-aggravated circumstance-first-degree, fleeing and evading police (motor vehicle) first degree, Wanton endangerment-police officer (18 counts), theft by unlawful taking or disposition (automobile, $500 or more-under $10,000), tampering with physical evidence, Possession of a controlled substance (meth, first degree) drug paraphernalia- buy/possess, and criminal mischief-first degree.
Bailey was charged with receiving stolen property under $10,000, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance-first degree- third or more offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possess and public intoxication.
