Police seek help in vandalism cases

AUGUSTA, Ky. - Augusta officials have called in Kentucky State Police to help investigate a series of vandalism incidents involving the vehicles of police officers and public officials.

Police Chief Kelly Baxter's personal vehicle, two police cars and the personal vehicle of a city council member have been targets of vandalism.

In the last few months there have been incidents of keying, fuel tampering, and the latest incident; in the early morning hours of July 13 a chemical was used to damage paint on the chief's car and a vehicle belonging to Councilman Rolland Tongret.

Baxter told The Ledger Independent the attacks appear to be personal.

Baxter says a surveillance video has given police a break, but police were trying to enhance the video.