UPDATED 7/3/2024
Felon Arrested on Gun Charges
LYNNVILLE, Ky. (News First) – Christopher E. Wallace, 52, of Lynnville, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a search of his residence by Kentucky Probation and Parole officers, along with Graves County Sheriff’s detectives.
Wallace, convicted in 2023 for his involvement in a large theft ring, was found in possession of numerous firearms and ammunition. The search, conducted south of Lynnville near the Kentucky-Tennessee line, uncovered rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Wallace, who received a suspended five-year prison sentence and is prohibited from possessing firearms, was transported to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office and later to an out-of-county detention center. The Kentucky Department of Probation and Parole has placed a hold on his incarceration status pending a hearing.
Arrested:
Wallace, Christopher E.
Lynnville, KY
Charges:
- Possession of Handgun(s) by a Convicted Felon
- Possession of Firearm(s) by a Convicted Felon
On June 30, 2024, Sgt. Garret Clark responded to a report of a residential burglary in the 4000 block of KY-1684, between Dogwood and Hardmoney. Investigations revealed that a door to the residence had been kicked in, and various firearms, pieces of jewelry, and a 2015 Honda Foreman 500 four-wheeler were stolen. The burglary is believed to have occurred between noon on Friday, June 28, and 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. A stock photograph similar to the stolen four-wheeler is attached.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 270-247-4501. Sgt. Clark, the lead investigator, was assisted by Deputy Austin Caldwell.
As part of drug investigations in and around the Pryorsburg and Wingo areas of Graves County, 43 year old Murray J. Akers III was identified as selling crystal Methamphetamine in the area. Akers also in addition was found to have numerous outstanding warrants, one of which was a Parole Violation warrant from the Ky Parole Board.
On Friday June 28, 2024, around 3PM sheriff’s detectives gathered in the area of Pryorsburg in an attempt to locate Akers.
When Akers was observed as a passenger in a vehicle, Akers abruptly jumped from the vehicle and into a cornfield in an attempt to elude arrest. A two hour search of the area of Finks Road, Ky Hwy 1748, and Snow Lane was conducted which included the use of a drone. At approximately 6 PM, Akers was found hiding in a shed behind a residence on Snow Lane.
The vehicle that Akers had jumped from was stopped by sheriff’s deputies. Methamphetamine was found in that vehicle and the driver and passenger were both arrested.
Arrested: Akers III, Murray J. age 43 of Mayfield. Ky
Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine 2nd of Subs Offense
Warrants: *Parole Violation
*Contempt for Assault and Bail Jumping
*Contempt for Criminal Misch, Bail Jumping
*Contempt for Failure to Pay Fines
Arrested: Jenkins, Shai O. age 25 of Wingo, Ky
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arrested: Walsh, Caleah M. age 20 of Wingo, Ky
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
All three suspects were transported to out of county jail facilities.
June 29, 2024 – Deputy Tony Cornwell and I had the pleasure of spending some time this afternoon in Water Valley for their first Community Day in many years.
Rene Bard has worked diligently for many months to help re-establish this community as many of our small communities are facing decline. She is a godsend for us here in Graves County and the Water Valley area. She has a servant’s heart, and we are so proud of her hard work.
Thank you,
Sheriff Jon Hayden
