Marc Hibel pleaded guilty in Jefferson Circuit Court to two counts of criminal trespassing and wanton endangerment, with a proposed plea of three years in prison that instead be probated for 5 years. He is also pleading guilty to a new charge of possession of a controlled substance, LSD.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and other officials gave a what they called a final update on the Applegate Lane site Thursday morning.
It has been a slow process on Applegate Lane, as heavy machinery continues to remove the home piece by piece.
After months of planning, crews have started dismantling a home in Louisville's Highview neighborhood where dangerous chemicals and explosives were found in July.
The city originally planned to burn the home down but the EPA said this would be a safer option.
Leaders said crews will remain on site as a precaution, but they do not foresee people needing to leave their homes.
The EPA will coordinate the cleanup of the site next week.
There are more than 20 different chemicals on the property.
Female scientist in lab. WDRB File image (iStock)
