Two men were arrested Sunday after being found in possession of stolen farm equipment in Casey County.

Just before 1 p.m., Deputy Jayson Grider responded to a report of a stolen tractor tiller from the estate of Gary Means on Poplar Hill Road in Liberty. Means’ son and Nathan Durham informed officers that additional items—including a utility trailer, toolbox, brush guard, and trailer axle—had also been taken.

Durham reported seeing Jacob D. Dean, 33, of Liberty, hauling the stolen items on a trailer at a residence on Calvary Ridge Road. When officers arrived at the location, they found Dean along with Josh W. McElroy, 30, of Crab Orchard, and observed some of the stolen property in plain view.

Dean and McElroy claimed they were hired by an acquaintance to transport the equipment, allegedly purchased for $100. McElroy stated he was unaware the items were stolen. However, Means Jr. clarified that no one except Durham had permission to remove property from the estate.

Both men were arrested and charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (Farm Equipment) valued over $1,000.