Washington County man charged with attempted murder of a police officer

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – A Washington County man is charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer.

The Kentucky State Police says its Post 15 location received a call at 8:35 p.m. on Dec. 11 regarding a report of domestic violence at a residence on Saint Rose Lebanon Road in Washington County.

According to authorities, a trooper and Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the residence.

Upon arrival, authorities say both individuals exited their patrol vehicles, and several rounds were fired toward them from the residence by Bradley Couch, 37, of Springfield.

Both agencies gave verbal commands, and authorities say Couch exited the residence shortly after the incident.

Couch was arrested and transported to the Marion County Detention Center.

He is charged with two counts of attempted murder of a fire responder (peace officer), third-degree assault (police officer), second-degree terroristic threatening, second-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest, alcohol intoxication in a public place and violation of conditions of release.

The investigation is ongoing.