STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
Barren County sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher Parker, 25, of Glasgow on charges of first-degree robbery and second-degree assault after he allegedly attacked a man who shares his residence. According to a uniform citation, Parker also allegedly took the man’s jacket, cellphone and $12.
Deputies responded to T.J. Samson Community Hospital on Friday for an alleged assault complaint, according to the citation. They spoke with the man there, and he identified Parker as the person who assaulted him.
Deputies observed serious facial injuries, particularly around the man’s eyes, according to the citation. The alleged altercation occurred at the residence the two men share.
Deputies initially went to the residence but could not locate Parker, according to the citation. They later found him Monday, arrested him and transported him to the Barren County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.
Parker remained in jail Tuesday morning with a $15,000 cash bond. He has an initial court appearance set for Thursday, according to the jail website.
According to the citation, Parker told deputies he assaulted the man and took the items. He also allegedly told deputies he struck the man multiple times.
Parker said the fight started with a dispute over a $112 debt, according to the citation. He also alleged that the other man had stolen Klonopin from him.
Key Facts:
– Christopher Parker, 25, of Glasgow faces first-degree robbery and second-degree assault charges.
– Barren County sheriff’s deputies responded to TJ Samson Community Hospital on Oct. 30.
– The man who reported the assault shares a residence with Parker.
– The allegedly stolen items were a jacket, cellphone and $12.
– Deputies transported Parker to the Barren County Detention Center.
What’s Next:
The investigation is ongoing. Parker remained in jail Tuesday morning with a $15,000 cash bond. He has an initial court appearance set for Thursday.
