Bedford County/Shelbyville: Mini-Barn Burglary Suspect Caught

 

In the early hours of March 31, 2025, Shelbyville Police responded to a reported burglary in a mini barn near South Cannon Blvd. B-Nights shift officers arrived on the scene and discovered a male subject inside the shed. Officers immediately noticed he was armed and gave verbal commands for him to show his hands.

The suspect, identified as William Jai'Quon Kress, ignored commands and fled on foot, prompting a chase. Officers quickly caught up to Kress and took him into custody. During the pursuit, Kress discarded a firearm, which was later recovered. He was also carrying a backpack containing a lockbox.

Shelbyville PD’s Directed Patrol K-9 Unit, Officer Brock Horner and K-9 Trigger, conducted a free air sniff around the lockbox. K-9 Trigger alerted to the presence of narcotics, leading to the issuance of a search warrant. Upon searching the lockbox, officers discovered approximately one and a half ounces of suspected methamphetamine, two digital scales, and multiple new baggies, all indicative of drug distribution.

Kress, who is currently on state probation for the sale of Schedule II drugs, was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Schedule II Drugs with Intent to Distribute, Resisting Arrest, Evading Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon in the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.