Barren County constable arrested after involvement in pursuit

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A Barren County constable faces charges after authorities say he was involved in a pursuit.

The Kentucky State Police was first notified Tuesday of the pursuit of a stolen vehicle that originated in Barren County.

According to authorities, the pursuit then entered Hardin County, when they say they learned Barren County constable Joseph Ramey, 29, was involved in the pursuit.

KSP says Ramey was driving a Honda Odyssey van with green and amber emergency lights and a “five-point star” with “Kentucky constable” written on the side.

State troopers say during the pursuit, they observed Ramey drive recklessly while speeding, nearly striking the cruiser of multiple law enforcement officers involved.

It was additionally found that Ramey does not have law enforcement certification and had taken office in January, KSP says.

As a result of an investigation, an issued warrant resulted in Ramey’s arrest.

He faces six counts of wanton endangerment, impersonating a peace officer, official misconduct and several misdemeanor traffic violations. He was taken to the Hardin County Detention Center.

Ramey was additionally arrested in January on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence, no visible injury) and first-degree unlawful imprisonment.

This investigation remains ongoing.