Melber man charged with theft of motorcycle

An abandoned motorcycle in Melber turned out to be stolen on Friday morning.

McCracken County deputies were called to a residence on County Line Road where the motorcycle was found in a driveway.

Deputies made contact with the registered owner, and the motorcycle was determined to be stolen. Forty-three-year-old Joseph Wurth of Melber KY was identified as a suspect. 

Wurth was interviewed by deputies and ultimately confessed to taking the motorcycle. 

Deputies also determined that Wurth had a suspended operator's license, and a quantity of suspected marijuana was located on his person. 

Wurth was arrested and lodged in McCracken County Regional Jail.