Overview
- Lexington police responded around 2:45 p.m. Thursday to reports of vandalism at Barr’s campaign headquarters, finding the suspect gone and no injuries reported.
- Madison County authorities arrested Blake Lashelle, 39, on Friday in connection with the incident.
- Lashelle is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and is being held in the Madison County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
- Lexington police say the investigation remains active and they are working with the Capital Police Department.
- Barr and his campaign described the act as politically motivated; Barr said a man called the office more than 20 times the day before about a campaign ad and he thanked police while noting staff and volunteers are safe.