Charges are pending in a case of theft and vandalism resulting in over $16,000 in damage to a Habitat For Humanity house on South Ridge Circle in Russell Springs.

The Russell County Sheriff’s office received a call on April 9 reporting suspicious activity at the house, which is still under construction.

Deputy David Cain said upon investigation there was obvious damage where metal had been torn from the building in the form of wiring and copper from the heating/cooling system and water heater.

An ID belonging to Terry Foley, 28, of Russell County, was found at the location and upon further investigation materials matching the description of the stolen items had been sold under that name to a local recycling business, according to the sheriff’s office.

Upon searching for the missing items at an adjoining property, which also included tools belonging to Habitat For Humanity, Cain said they also found “step 1” and step 2” meth labs at the residence.

The investigation is ongoing and indictments are likely for three possible suspects involved in the burglary.

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The Russell County Sheriff’s office is investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday, April 17 where a Russell County man was possibly impersonating a police officer after finding documents and equipment indicating his involvement.

Logan Powell, 20, was being questioned about alleged non-payment for a weapon in his possession when it came to Deputy Sheriff David Cain’s attention that Powell may have been in possession of forged documents with a letterhead giving him permission to investigate a credit card theft.

“We noticed when we pulled up a white Expedition in the driveway with antenna’s all over it. It had a blue light in it, had some “take-down” lights on it and had a scanner hooked up in it,” Cain said, saying he was assisted by Coroner Larry Skaggs on the call.

Powell was allegedly in possession of numerous forms from various law enforcement agencies, including State Police Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), and that some documents were filled out, including possible forged names of officials.

The investigation is ongoing by the sheriff’s office and may be picked up by state and/or federal agencies for further investigation and charges.