STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
A Tompkinsville man faces five charges after Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reported gunfire near North Main Street shortly before midnight Saturday, according to a uniform citation. Authorities say Heriberto Magana, 32, told deputies he fired a gun while attempting to shoot a deer behind the house.
Deputies reported a strong odor of marijuana coming from a home when they arrived. According to authorities, two men were near the doorway while two female subjects ran into a basement.
Authorities say Magana had a pistol tucked into his waistband and appeared to be under the influence of marijuana. Deputies detained him and the other man, whose name was not included in the citation.
Deputies reported finding two female juveniles hiding in the basement. Authorities say one of the teens appeared to be under the influence of marijuana.
Magana was arrested and taken to the Barren County Detention Center. He was later released on a $500 cash bond, and has an initial court appearance Nov. 17, according to the jail website.
He faces charges of attempted illegal taking of wildlife, possession of marijuana, second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, which is a Class D felony, second-degree disorderly conduct and public intoxication involving a controlled substance, excluding alcohol. The charges are accusations, not findings of guilt.
Key Facts:
– Heriberto Magana, 32, is from Tompkinsville.
– Deputies responded near North Main Street shortly before midnight Oct. 31.
– Authorities say Magana reported firing a gun to try to shoot a deer.
– Deputies reported finding two juveniles hiding in a basement.
– Magana faces five charges, including attempted illegal taking of wildlife.
– Magana has been released from the Barren County Detention Center.
