Two Men Arrested in Holiday Park School Burglary
Christian County men face charges after a property owner's live surveillance alert led police to the former Nassau Circle building in Hopkinsville.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime
Two Christian County men were arrested for burglary at the former Holiday Park School on Nassau Circle after officers responded around 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, October 29. Property damage is estimated at less than $1,000.
Why it matters
The case shows how remote property monitoring can trigger rapid police response to break-ins at vacant buildings. Officers also recovered suspected synthetic marijuana and prescription medication, adding drug-related charges to the burglary investigation.
Joshua Maya, 36, faces three counts of illegal possession of a legend drug, and Tyler Watson, 31, was arrested in the same incident. The source does not report bail amounts, court dates, or the final disposition of the charges.
The players
Hopkinsville Police Department
The municipal police agency serving Hopkinsville, which responded to the burglary report and made the arrests.
Tyler Watson
A 31-year-old Oak Grove man arrested in connection with the burglary and found with suspected synthetic marijuana and tools at the scene.
Joshua Maya
A 36-year-old Christian County man arrested for burglary and charged with three counts of illegal possession of a legend drug.
The details
A property owner watching live surveillance video reported the burglary, and officers entered the building after announcing their presence. Officers found Watson lying in a dark hallway near the basement and Maya hiding in an overhead ceiling area, and they recovered a black backpack and a metal pipe.
Timeline
Thursday, October 29: Police respond to the burglary report at 11:23 a.m. at the former Holiday Park School on Nassau Circle.
Legal Context
Burglaries of vacant public and institutional buildings, such as former schools, often involve trespassers using the structures for drug use or shelter. This arrest fits a pattern in which live video alerts allow owners to report intrusions while they are still in progress.
Owners of vacant buildings in Hopkinsville may consider monitoring systems to report trespassing quickly. Residents near former school properties should be aware that unoccupied buildings can attract intruders and drug activity.
The takeaway
Live surveillance and quick police response can turn an ongoing break-in into an arrest, even at a vacant property. Owners of unused buildings should keep cameras and alarms in working order.
Further reading
Find more local reports in Property Crime coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKDZ.
