Man arrested after reported burglary in progress south of London

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man was arrested early Tuesday morning after deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a business in Laurel County, according to Sheriff John Root.

The sheriff’s office says Deputy Arnold Arnett and Sgt. Robert Reed arrested 44-year-old Anthony Joseph Gagliardi around 2:32 a.m. on December 23. Deputies were dispatched to a business off Adams Road, about nine miles south of London.

When deputies arrived, they found Gagliardi inside the building and determined he had allegedly attempted to break in. Investigators also reported that Gagliardi was under the influence at the time.

Gagliardi was charged with second-degree burglary and alcohol intoxication in a public place. He was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.