McDOWELL, Ky. (WMDJ) — Two men have been arrested for stealing stolen mining equipment in Floyd County.  

Malen Mitchell, 50, of Beaver led Kentucky State Police troopers on a chase after troopers attempted to pull Mitchell’s vehicle for driving on a suspended license.

Mitchell’s truck became stuck on an icy portion of road on Spewing Camp Branch.

Mitchell, along with Jason Stumbo, 47, of Hi Hat, who was a passenger in the truck, were both taken into custody after troopers discovered a variety of mining equipment, which had been reported stolen.