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Two arrested after authorities investigate retail theft report at business in western Kentucky

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PADUCAH. Ky. (WSIL) -- Two people were arrested after deputies responded to a report of retail theft at a local business in western Kentucky.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said their deputies went out to a local business in the 4700-block of Cairo Road on January 13, for a retail theft investigation.

Deputies started investigating once they got there. The sheriff's office said Matthew Rogers, 37 of Paducah, was suspected of shoplifting some items from the business.

Deputies said they tried to find Rogers throughout the day on Monday, but couldn't find him.

However, at around 7:30 p.m., the sheriff's office said the suspected vehicle was spotted on camera and then later pulled over. 

At this time, the sheriff's office reported their deputies arrested Rogers on an outstanding warrant for a probation violation. The passenger in the vehicle was Britney Burlingame, 23 of Paducah, and she was also arrested on an outstanding bench warrant.

Deputies searched the vehicle and drugs, drug paraphernalia and evidence from the theft was found, according to the sheriff's office.

Matthew Rogers was cited by the sheriff's office with the following...

  • Bench Warrant for Probation Violation (For Felony Offense)
  • Arrest Warrant for Theft by Unlawful Taking-Shoplifting
  • Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug
  • Prescription Controlled Substance Not In Proper Container/ 1st Offense
  • Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess
  • Failure To Produce an Insurance Card

Britney Burlingame was cited with a bench warrant for probation violation.

Both Rogers and Burlingame was taken to the McCracken County Jail.

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