Distillery operator accused theft by deception appears in court

A Georgetown distillery operator is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly using a neighboring family’s cattle and farm equipment as collateral for a $100,000 loan.

Darin Dillow, who runs LF Heritage Distilling, appeared in court after being indicted on one count of theft by deception over $10,000.

According to the indictment, Dillow claimed the McIntosh family’s property as his own in August 2024 to secure a loan from a Lexington lending company.

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Faye McIntosh, whose family owns the farm next to Dillow’s home and distillery operation, attended the arraignment. She said Dillow and his family have been lifelong friends of her family…

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