Arrested made in armed robberies in Pulaski County

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Pulaski County Major Crimes Task Force announced the arrest of a man it says was behind two armed robberies in Pulaski County.

Investigators say 39-year-old Douglas Meadows robbed the Apples Wine and Spirits in Somerset on December 28, 2018.

They say he then robbed the Cash Express in Burnside on January 7.

Investigators say a vehicle involved in the Cash Express robbery belonged to Meadows.

During a search of Meadow’s house, they say they found clothing consistent with the clothing worn by the suspect in both robberies as well as a weapon used in both robberies.

Detectives say Meadows confessed to both robberies.