Glasgow man charged after allegedly assaulting multiple probation officers

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting multiple probation and parole officers.

According to a release by the Glasgow Police Department, around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, Glasgow officers were dispatched to assist Probation and Parole with a reported combative subject.

Upon arrival, police say they observed probation and parole officers “struggling with a subject,” later identified as Kenneth Stephens of Glasgow.

Stephens was detained after authorities say he physically assaulted multiple officers, allegedly scratching one and pushing another into a set of large mirrors.

Authorities say Stephens was reported to have a strong odor of marijuana.

Stephens was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal mischief, menacing, third-degree assault of a police officer or probation officer and public intoxication – controlled substance – excludes alcohol.

Stephens was transported to the Barren County Detention Center.

According to authorities, Stephens admitted to probation and parole that he possessed marijuana at his home.

While executing a search warrant, authorities say probation and parole located marijuana, scales, a grinder and an unidentified powder, along with a large amount of cash.

As a result, Stephens faces additional charges of trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces), first offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified).