Suspect arrested in theft, arson of Mayfield Electric and Water building

A Mayfield man confessed Wednesday to burglarizing the Mayfield Electric and Water Services building on West Farthing Street, then setting fire to it.

Mayfield Police learned through its investigation 26-year-old Hunter Mitchum was the suspect.  He was traced to a Taylor Drive residence.

Police said a search of the home found items stolen from the burglary.  Mitchum then confessed to the burglary and fire.

He was charged with arson, theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, criminal mischief and 12 counts of fradulent use of a credit card.  

Mitchum was lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.