East Bernstadt Man Arrested on Robbery Charges

Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Byron Grimes was dispatched to a reported burglary in progress at Apeyard Market off Highway 490. When deputies arrived at the scene, they caught 37-year Michael Holt inside the store with an employee. Police saw the front door had been kicked and the glass was shattered. They also discovered Holt had also tried to rob an ATM machine inside the store. He was arrested and charged with robbery and criminal mischief. Holt was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.