Shoplifter arrested after assaulting Kroger employee, fleeing on foot
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STAFF REPORT
NICHOLAS JAMES GORCZYCA
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, 12:30 p.m. — Nicholas James Gorczyca, 27, was arrested following a police investigation that he allegedly stole batteries at the Bardstown Kroger store, assaulted a store loss prevention officer and fled the store on foot.
At 3:25 p.m. Monday, Bardstown Police were called to a shoplifting complaint at Kroger. Police searched the area and found Gorczyca hiding under a vehicle at 44 Auto Mart. Officers had to forcibly drag Gorczyca from under the vehicle. Police found a plastic bag containing methamphetamine. Gorczyca told police he did not know how it got into his pocket.
Gorczyca was arrested and charged with robbery, second-degree; disorderly conduct, second-degree; and possession of controlled substances, first-degree (methamphetamine). He was lodged in the Nelson County Jail.
The investigation is continuing. Those with information regarding this investigation can call the Bardstown Police Department (502) 348-6811, or Nelson County Dispatch, (502) 348-3211.
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