Suspect Charged in Connection to Liquor Store Robbery in Walton

The suspect had been at-large for nearly two weeks.

Juan Allen. Photo provided.

(Boone County, Ky.) – Charges have been filed in connection with the Blue Pantry Liquor robbery.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced today the arrest of Juan Allen, 39, of Cincinnati.

Allen was taken into custody on Saturday by Cincinnati Police on unrelated charges from Ohio. During an interview this morning, Allen allegedly confessed to detectives that he committed the Blue Pantry Liquor robbery.

He is currently held at the Hamilton County Justice Center and will face extradition to Kentucky on charges of Robbery 1st Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

RELATEDSuspect At-Large Following Robbery of Richwood Road Liquor Store

More from Local News

Events

READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grants Awarded to 49 Project Statewide

The projects aim to drive economic growth, community development and talent attraction.

Indiana Customers to Receive $350,000 in Bill Assistance from Duke Energy This Summer

Qualifying customers can receive up to a $250 account credit annually through company’s summer program

Solar, Data Center, Battery Energy Storage System Workshop Cancelled

The current priority in Dearborn County is to focus solely on proposed amendments to the solar ordinance.

Hoosier State Relays Creates Charitable Giving Foundation

Over the years, local student athletes have competed at Indiana’s most prestigious Indoor Track & Field Competition

Ardis Wins Trojan Trot 5K

The second of five Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit events

IHSBCA Announces 2026 Academic All-State Team

Five local players earned the prestigious honor.

On Air

Alan Jackson Chasing That Neon Rainbow 18:32
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 18:01
Glen Campbell and Steve Wariner Hand That Rocks the Cradle 17:58
Carly Pearce Every Little Thing 17:55