KSP arrest: Man accused of prying door open with crowbar at Gasser Landscaping, video shows face covering lowered

Kentucky State Police said a man identified as Jonathan Moore, 51, was arrested after police investigated a break-in at Gasser Landscaping and located evidence they say tied him to the scene. Investigators said the intrusion involved prying a door open with a crowbar, a method they said left signs of forced entry.

According to KSP, surveillance footage played a central role in the case. Police said the man pulled down his face covering while on camera during the break-in, providing details investigators were able to use as they continued the investigation.

KSP said the case remains part of an ongoing criminal matter and described the arrest as a step in the investigation’s progression. The arrest was reported on July 17, 2026, with KSP stating that detectives had acted after developing leads from the footage and matching information to the accused.

Police said the alleged break-in targeted Gasser Landscaping, a local business site where the forced entry raised concerns about property damage and potential theft. Forced entry through commercial entrances can threaten nearby safety by putting occupants or neighbors at risk of confronting an intruder, and it can also disrupt business operations through lost equipment, repairs, and downtime.

While the arrest announcement described the method of entry and the surveillance element, KSP did not, in the reported account, specify additional circumstances such as what items were taken or the precise location of the business within the county. Details about the alleged items involved, the value of any property damage, and the full list of charges would typically be addressed as the case proceeds in court.

The arrest also underscores how investigative teams can use surveillance footage beyond identification alone, including patterns of movement, proximity to entry points, and time stamps, to narrow suspects for further review. In this case, KSP said the accused’s decision to lower his face covering contributed to investigators’ ability to identify him.

Moore’s next steps depend on the charging and court schedule. In Kentucky, arresting agencies typically forward findings to prosecutors, who decide what charges to pursue and how the case will move through arraignment and pretrial proceedings.