A man charged in connection to a string of burglaries and arsons pleaded not guilty to his charge in court Wednesday morning.
John Roth, 38, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. The arrest was made as a result of a joint investigation between multiple agencies. KSP troopers say that one hour after the Madison County fire Monday, two men went into a Jessamine County pawn shop with things taken from the home.
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The owner of Sam’s Pawn Shop in Nicholasville says it wasn’t the first time the two men had come in to sell items. However, the items from Monday’s fire came back in as stolen when they were entered in a database.
Roth pleaded not guilty in a Jessamine County courtroom.
Troopers say more charges are pending.
A 17-year-old was also charged with arson. Troopers do not know the relationship between the two men.
Investigators also say they found the vehicle they were looking for in connection to the arsons in five counties, all of which were very similar and police believed they were all connected.
