A central Kentucky man being served with a warrant has been jailed after intentionally hitting a police cruiser with is vehicle.
The incident happened Thursday night at approximately 11:00 in Mercer County, Kentucky State Police said.
State police said the investigation showed that a Mercer County deputy was attempting to serve a warrant at a residence when the suspect, 53-year-old Troy D. Simmons, of Mercer County, tried to flee in a vehicle when he intentionally collided with the cruiser, resulting in the deputy firing at Simmons.
Simmons, who was not hit by gunfire, was arrested and charged with attempted murder of a first responder (peace officer), fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, resisting arrest, first-degree criminal mischief, third-degree terroristic threatening, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He’s being held in the Jessamine County Detention Center on a $250,00 cash bond.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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