SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — Delbert Birge, 27, has been arrested after authorities linked him to the theft of a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and discovered he was wanted on domestic assault charges. Birge, whose driver’s license was suspended, was identified as the suspect after a vehicle theft report was filed by Scottsville police.
The incident began on Monday morning when police received the report about a stolen Nissan Pathfinder. Later that morning, FLOCK cameras located the stolen vehicle in Scottsville, leading authorities to Birge, who was identified as the driver.
Upon confirming his identity, authorities discovered Birge had an outstanding warrant for domestic assault. Additionally, he was charged with receiving stolen property valued between $1,000 and $10,000 and operating a vehicle on a suspended license.
Birge is currently being held in the Allen County Detention Center. As of now, no bond has been set for his release.
This arrest highlights a growing concern over the theft of vehicles in the area and underscores the role of surveillance technology in quickly resolving theft cases. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Birge’s previous domestic assault charge.
