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ADDITIONAL ARREST OF JACOB JETTON / 05-25-2023
Since the arrest of Jacob Jetton on May 9th & 10th, the investigation into his nefarious business practices has continued.
It was discovered that Jetton has been fraudulently charging prior customers additional unauthorized fees on their debit / credit cards. The total of all the identified charges was over $1,000.
It was also learned that Jetton had sold a guitar for $1,400 to a customer of Jetton Music, an illegitimate business he was running alongside the pet cremation business. It was later found that the guitar was an off-brand and only valued at $300.
An arrest warrant was issued for Jetton for the additional criminal offenses. Jetton was located this morning, arrested and charges with:
Theft by Deception over $1,000 (Felony) Fraudulent use of Credit Card over $1,000 (Felony)
This complex investigation is still ongoing and additional criminal charges are likely.
If you have any information related to illegitimate business dealings with Jetton pertaining to musical instruments, music lessons or pet cremation, please contact lead investigator Deputy Lindsey Miller at 270-444-4719 or lmiller@mccrackencountyky.gov A Paducah man was arrested two days in a row after an investigation that started from a complaint of a foul smell. On May 9, 2023, a concerned citizen called to report that an extremely foul smell had been coming from Jacob Jetton’s vehicle for a considerable period of time. The complainant stated that Jetton owned a pet cremation business and was concerned that Jetton had deceased pets in his vehicle and may be improperly disposing of them. Deputies went to the business on Lone Oak Road and immediately smelled what the caller described. Other area business owners stated to deputies that their customers had also been complaining of the smell. Upon further investigation, deputies learned that customers of Jetton’s pet cremation business were concerned that they had not received the remains of their pets. Other customers also stated to deputies that they believed they had not received the actual remains of their pets. Deputies and McCracken County Animal Control located eight deceased animals in Jetton’s vehicle, all in various stages of decomposition. Several of the deceased animals had been given to Jetton to have cremated. It was also discovered that Jetton did not have a McCracken County business license. Deputies consulted with McCracken County Animal Control, McCracken County Code Enforcement, and the McCracken County Attorney’s Office regarding their findings as well as the complaints. Twenty Four year old Jetton was ultimately arrested on Tuesday May 9 for Disorderly Conduct 1st Degree. He was additionally charged with not having a license for the business of collecting an animal carcass, local ordinance violations, and Failure to Notify Address change to Dept of Transportation. The investigation regarding Jetton and his cremation business continued Wednesday May 10, 2023, when detectives and deputies obtained a search warrant at Jetton’s residence and searched another location. On Wednesday it was determined that Jetton had not been cremating the pets that he had been entrusted to cremate. Given this new evidence, Jetton was arrested again and charged with two counts of Theft by Deception Over $1,000 but less than $10,000. During this investigation, the MCSO has fielded numerous complaints regarding Jetton and at least two businesses that he operated. Many times, if a customer pays for a service and does not receive everything promised, it is determined to be a civil issue that must be settled between the customer and business or in a civil suit. However, if anyone has concerns with not receiving a service they paid Jetton for, or believe they did not receive what was contracted, please call the MCSO at 270-444-4719 to speak with a deputy. McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton coordinated with Lindsey Funeral Home who offered their pet cremation services, in order for the pet owners to have some consolation. The MCSO is grateful for community partners like Lindsey Funeral Home. This investigation is ongoing in collaboration with McCracken County Animal Control and the McCracken County Attorney’s Office. Jetton was lodged in the McCracken County jail both times he was arrested. A photograph of Jetton is attached to this press release. |
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Thank you, Sheriff Ryan Norman McCracken County Sheriff’s Office |
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