March 19, 2024
Re: Arrest of Ricky W. Cook
On this date at approximately 4:30pm, surveillance of an area Cook was believed to have been frequenting was underway when deputies observed him driving eastbound on KY Hwy 58 near the airport.
As a traffic stop was being initiated, Cook sped up to speeds at approximately 100mph, then slowed and stopped. He was taken into custody without any further incident.
Cook was being sought in connection to a theft investigation involving over $100,000 dollars worth of vehicles, tractors, and other items.
Arrested: Cook, Ricky W. Age 45
Of the Clear Springs area of Graves Co.
Charges:
~Theft of Property valued at over $10,000 but under 1 million.
~Theft by Deception over $10,000
~Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree
~Burglary 3rd Degree
~Criminal Mischief 1st
~Criminal Trespass 1st Degree
~Possession of Handguns by a Felon
~Possession of Firearms by a Felon
The investigation is continuing. Cook was transported and lodged at an out of county detention center.
March 18, 2024
Re: Stolen Exotic Car Theft Investigation
The Graves County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the theft of multiple items and vehicles from a location within Graves County. Items including a motorhome, 1951 Ford Red Belly Tractor, 1979 Ford 6600 Tractor, 1984 Chevrolet pickup, and including a 1962 Ferrari 250GTE which is valued anywhere from $100,000 dollars and up towards the 780,000-dollar mark. Some of the vehicles were stolen from buildings.
As part of the ongoing investigation, deputies conducted some random checks with nationally known exotic car brokers within the United States, one of which was from the state of New York. The dealer actually confirmed that he had been contacted by two individuals from Graves County about wanting to sell the car. The dealer from New York came to Graves County and paid the sellers $130,000 dollars for the 1962 Ferrari 250GTE, and later sent a transport truck to Graves County. The vehicle was later sold and delivered to another dealer in the state of Texas. The two sellers of this stolen car were identified as being 33 year old Teri Bush, and 45 year old Richard (Ricky) W. Cook both of Graves County. The identification of these two suspects were independently confirmed by additional investigation.
Both Bush and Cook reside in the 300 block of Ky Hwy 301 near the Clear Springs area of Graves County. Arrest warrants were obtained for both suspects as well as a search warrant for their shared residence.
At around 4PM this date, sheriff’s deputies and detectives went to the home and took Bush into custody. Cook was not present.
A search of the residence yielded related paperwork from the sale of the stolen vehicle that contained forged and or fictitious information. In addition, numerous loaded firearms, semi automatic pistols, rifles, and shot guns were recovered.
Cook is a convicted felon numerous times over with felony and other convictions including: four (4) Counts of Bail Jumping, at least five (5) convictions for Receiving Stolen Property, Credit Card Fraud, Resisting Arrest, and Theft, and cannot legally possess firearms.
The investigation into all of the other stolen property which is all from one victim is still under investigation. If anyone has purchased any of this property from either of these two suspects, they are asked to contact the sheriff’s office.
Arrested: Bush, Teri S. age 33
of Graves County.
Charges: Theft of Property Valued at over $10,000 dollars but under 1 million
Theft by Deception over $10,000
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree
Burglary 3rd Degree
Forgery 2nd Degree
Criminal Mischief 1st Degree
Criminal Trespass 1st Degree
Bush was transported to an out of county jail facility.
Active arrest warrants have been issued by a judge for Ricky W. Cook charging him with offenses including the same charges that were filed on Teri Bush. He is also facing illegal firearm possession charges.
Cook is aware that he is wanted. If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts, they are asked to contact the Graves County Sheriff’s Office or any law enforcement agency.
Sheriff’s Deputy John Cavin is the lead on this investigation.
((How much is a Ferrari 250 GTE worth?
Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2 Market – CLASSIC.COM
A: The highest recorded sale was $780,000 for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (250 GT SWB California Spyder Re-Creation) on Jul 28 2023. Q: What was the lowest recorded sale price for a Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $195,000 for a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 5-Speed on Jan 14 2022.))
Thank you,
Sheriff Jon Hayden
March 18, 2024
Re: Pursuit leads to arrest of theft suspect
On Monday morning March 18, 2024, at 2:30AM, Graves Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop 41-year-old Justin Riley on Ky Hwy 464 while operating an ATV. Riley was currently wanted on theft charges from both Calloway County and Graves County for thefts of a 4-wheeler and a utility trailer.
Riley fled from deputies while driving through fields and through fences and was able to get away briefly from deputies. Riley ultimately crashed the 4-wheeler. Minutes later he was found walking on Golo Road and was eventually taken into custody by KSP after a struggle.
During the overnight and early morning search and at around 8:30AM, Calloway and Graves Sheriff’s deputies recovered more stolen property, a stolen 2010 Toyota Yaris compact vehicle that had been reported stolen from Henry County Tennessee over this past weekend. Riley admitted to sheriff’s deputies that he had stolen the Toyota.
Arrested: Riley, Justin B. age 41
of Mayfield, Ky
Charges: Warrants served for thefts from both Calloway County and Graves County for theft.
1. Fleeing or Evading
2. Crimnal Mischief 1st Degree
3. DUI
4. Resisting Arrest
Riley will be facing additional charges in both Calloway County and in Henry County Tennessee related to the theft of the Toyota.
Graves Sheriff’s deputies were assisted by the Mayfield Police Department, Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kentucky State Police.
End of Release
Sheriff Jon Hayde
