Arrest Made In Vandalism That Took Kentucky Station Off The Air

Off The Air

An arrest has been made in the vandalism case that knocked PENELOPE, INC. Classic Hits WFXY-A-W252EE (FOXY RADIO)/MIDDLESBORO, KY off the air.

CBS affiliate WKYT-TV/LEXINGTON reports that JOSHUA LEE has been arrested by BELL COUNTY police; LEE allegedly drove his truck into the tower on SUNDAY and was arrested on MONDAY after his truck was found tangled in wires, and police say that LEE admitted to the deed when tracked down.  The station's owner FRANK SMITH indicated that the station may have to set up a fundraiser to rebuild the over-the-air AM/FM transmission portion of its business, and is streaming while the decision whether to proceed with repairs is made (NET NEWS 10/15).

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