Four charged with robbery, engaging in organized crime in Lexington

Via LPD news release.

LEXINGTON, Ky.–Four people have been arrested following a robbery that took place last night on Sallee Drive.

On January 5, 2025, around 9:34 p.m., officers responded to the 2100 block of Sallee Drive in for burglary with homeowners inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers located two victims who stated subjects unlawfully entered their residence and stolen items, before fleeing. No injuries were reported.

The subjects fled before officers arrived, but they were later located and detained. Below are their names and charges. They are currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

Jose Amaya-Hernandez, 39

• One count of Robbery 1^st Degree
• One count of Burglary 1^st Degree
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Adult)
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Minor)
• One count of Engaging in Organized Crime
  

Joshua Craddock, 45

• One count of Robbery 1^st Degree
• One count of Burglary 1^st Degree
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Adult)
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Minor)
• One count of Engaging in Organized Crime
• One count of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st Degree – 1^st Offense (Methamphetamine)

Cesar Escalante, 35

• One count of Robbery 1^st Degree
• One count of Burglary 1^st Degree
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Adult)
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Minor)
• One count of Engaging in Organized Crime
• One count of Criminal Mischief 1^st Degree

Lauren Elizabeth Miller, 39

• One count of Robbery 1^st Degree
• One count of Burglary 1^st Degree
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Adult)
• Two counts of Kidnapping (Minor)
• One count of Engaging in Organized Crime

Via LPD news release.