Laurel deputies searching for suspects who took money from church

Knight

Hull

Hosey

Followell

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for four suspects in connection with the theft of more

than $15,000 from a local church’s checking account.

According to Sheriff John Root, the suspects are identified as 60-year-old David Hosey of Lexington, 50-year-old Leo Hull of Lexington, 47-year-old Mitchell Followell of Harrodsburg and 22-year-old Benjamin Knight of Dry Ridge.

Root stated that between March 3 and March 7, the four individuals allegedly attempted to cash counterfeit checks on the church’s account.

“An alert bank employee at 1^st National Bank of London intercepted a large check before it was cashed, resulting in an investigation by the Laurel County Sheriff’s office,” Root stated adding that the suspects had previously withdrawn $15,327 from the account.

Each of the suspects faces charges of theft by deception, theft of identity of another without consent, first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, first-degree forgery and engaging in organized crime.

Anyone with any information on the suspects is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (606) 864-6600. Callers may remain anonymous.