Man arrested after allegedly being armed with handgun outside of Trimble Co. High

BEDFORD, Ky. – One man is in custody after allegedly being armed with a handgun outside of Trimble County High School on Tuesday.

According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a 911 call reporting the armed subject outside of the school.

In less than three minutes, authorities say they arrived at the school and took the man into custody without incident to ensure there was no danger to the students or public.

Twenty-two-year-old Brendan Parkin of Doniphan, Missouri was arrested and charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense, alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, and violation of conditions of release.

This investigation remains ongoing by KSP Post 5 and was assisted by the Trimble County Sheriff’s Office.