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Morgantown Police arrested a Butler County resident on Sept. 1 for receiving stolen property.

William Brown was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property (firearm) and is currently lodged in the Butler County Jail. The Morgantown Police Department responded to a call at 111 South Teddy Avenue Apartment B7 in regards to a complaint regarding a stolen firearm.

Chief of Police Giles Taylor explained, after speaking with the resident and searching the residence, a 22-caliber Mossberg rifle was found and was determined to have been stolen.

The Kentucky State Police assisted in the investigation.