UPDATE: 1 in custody after allegedly threatening Barren County woman
UPDATE Aug. 18 at 1 p.m.
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is now in custody after allegedly threatening a Barren County woman on Willie Groce Road on Monday.
According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, Ryan Redford has been arrested in connection with the incident. He faces charges of third-degree terroristic threatening, menacing, criminal trespassing and fourth-degree assault.
The arrest follows after deputies say they responded Monday to the 2900 block of Willie Groce Road.
According to authorities, upon arrival, a victim stated a male had “stopped at her residence and was asked to leave the property” before he allegedly threatened her with a gun.
Law enforcement conducted a search of the area and stated this is believed to have been an isolated incident with the victim and the suspect.
Additional details have not been released.
Original Story
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it is working to locate a male accused of threatening a resident with a gun on Monday.
According to a public safety notice, deputies responded Monday, Aug. 17 to a report of a possible burglary in progress in the 2900 block of Willie Groce Road.
Upon arrival, authorities say they made contact with a victim, who reported a male had “stopped at her residence and was asked to leave the property.”
According to authorities, the victim stated the male became “angry,” produced a gun and threatened her with it. The victim further stated the last time she saw the male, he had been in her backyard, deputies say.
The sheriff’s office says it searched the residence and surrounding area but was unable to locate the male.
Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant and avoid approaching or confronting the individual, according to authorities. An increased law enforcement presence is expected in the area until the male subject is located.
According to authorities, this is believed to be an isolated incident with the victim and the suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
