Grant County man in custody after firing shots during reported standoff, troopers say

DRY RIDGE, Ky. — A Grant County man is facing charges after authorities say he fired shots toward state troopers during a standoff on Friday.

According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call at 12:30 p.m. Friday regarding a warrant service on Jonesville Road in the Dry Ridge community.

Authorities say upon arrival, troopers worked to make contact at the residence, where a male subject had barricaded himself inside and refused to exit a mobile home.

Troopers say they secured the scene with assistance from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

After a brief standoff, authorities say 56-year-old Clinton Thacker began firing shots toward troopers. According to the agency, less-lethal force was used to remove Thacker from the residence and arrest him.

Thacker is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment – discharge of firearm (peace officer), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with physical evidence.

The investigation is ongoing.