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Laurel County Sheriff: Two arrested for church bus vandalism

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — UPDATE

The Laurel County Sheriff's Office reports that two individuals have been arrested for their involvement in vandalizing two church buses.

29-year-old Ashley Cope and 27-year-old Natasha Scott were arrested around 4:10 p.m., less than an hour after the department released photos of the suspects to the public.

They were found in possession of several needles and methamphetamine during the arrest.

They're being charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespassing, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cope and Scott are currently lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

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The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in identifying suspects involved in vandalizing two church buses at Victory Baptist Church.

The suspects involved were driving a red Chevy pickup truck.

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The suspects were shown on surveillance footage drilling holes in the gas tanks of both church buses, causing significant damage. The church is located south of London, right off Lily Road.

The sheriff's office is asking if anyone has any information regarding the incident to contact them at (606) 864-6600 or g.acciardo@laurelcountysheriff.com.