Double murder suspect located & arrested in Clay County


Manchester, KY - MPD is reporting that on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at approximately 11:27 a.m., the Manchester Police Department received information about the possible location of a subject wanted for murder in Laurel County.

MPD Sgt. Jeff Collett, KSP Trooper Logan Howell, and Clay County Sheriffs Deputy Michael Cagle responded to Raintree Apartments where they located Christian P. Roberts of London, KY.

Roberts was taken into custody without incident and lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.

This subject will be transferred back to Laurel County where he is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of robbery 1st degree, tampering with physical evidence, and arson 1st degree.

Photo courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.

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