Posted on 11/26/2024 11:00:19 PM PST by xxqqzz
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (WBKO) - The Grayson County Circuit Court Grand Jury returned an indictment on a Leitchfield Police officer for multiple charges in connection to an altercation between officers and two individuals over the summer.
According to court documents, Dennis Newton Jr. faces two counts of Assault (4th Degree), two counts of Terroristic Threatening (3rd Degree), Criminal Trespassing (1st Degree) and two counts of Menacing.
The indictment alleges on June 9, Newton intentionally caused physical injury, threatened, and placed two men in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury.
The indictment also alleges Newton knowingly entered and/or remained unlawfully on the property.
The two men, Lannie and Daron Fentress, were arrested at the time following an altercation with officers who were attempting to clear a fire in the basement, which contained a large amount of ammunition and guns.
According to their arrest citations, police responded to reports of a basement fire on Rison Drive.
The two men then attempted to re-enter the home, despite being told to stay away from the building, according to court records. When blocked from entering by officers, both men shoved the officers, who then told the men they were under arrest. Daron Fentress was then tased, and Lannie Fentress allegedly threatened to kill an officer.
Both were treated by EMS and then arrested.
According to court records, Daron Fentress’ pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Jan. 15. 2025.
A Grand Jury returned a “no true bill” for Lannie Fentress’s charges, meaning there was not sufficient evidence to warrant criminal charges.
Meanwhile, Sgt. Newton is scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment on Nov. 20.
In response to WBKO Investigates’ request for comment, Sgt. Ian Renfrow said that Sgt. Newton is on leave without pay, and the department is unable to comment further on any internal action being taken at this time.
This is a developing story that we will continue to update on-air and on WBKO.com.
The police tried to get them to leave their house, ostensibly for their safety. They refused. The police tased them and beat up the father.
A grand jury was called and presented evidence against the homeowner and son. However, the jury, presumably againt the prosecutors wishes, indicted the policeman instead.
“Remote areas” can develop wildfires from house fires.
What were police supposed to do ? Resuscitate two victims minutes later?
I’ve used a garden hose on a fire. ‘Pretty hopeless on an indoor fire. ‘Scary on an outdoor fire.
Good call.
Police body cam on uTube. Yes, good call. Worth a pretty penny.
Did the house burn down?
Did police seize the weapons?
I find your succinct version far more informative than the article.
I,for one,despise the attitude that “you should stand back and let the professionals deal with it” .
How about helping the homeowner put out the fire instead of threatening, tasing, and beating him?
So do I.
The key question is what Crime did these 2 citizens commit? There was no crime!! Therefore the cops had no authority to taze and attack them. If people want to be in the position those 2 free citizens were in, then they have a right to do so.
The cops were kicking them out of their home for no crime. The 2 free citizens were trying to save their home!!
"And this is my other brother Lannie, and my brother Daron..."
We alerted the family that lived there and very shortly after, the local volunteer fire truck arrived. We watched as the "firefighters" stood around, drank cocoa provided by a helpful neighbor, sprayed water on some burning plants in the front yard - and their truck blocked other firefighters from approaching the fire.
The homeowners begged the fire company (which had no apparent leader) to attack the fire on the roof since the flames were now visibly coming out if the shingles - but they were loudly threatened with arrest if they "interfered" with the professionals. One firefighter put up a ladder but somewhat comically fell off the ladder on the way up.
The fire completely consumed the house, even though the fire company arrived very early, and the fire hydrant was nearly in the front yard.
So much for professionals...
My take as well.
We need law enforcement. I’m not for the defund the police movement, but they need to stay in their lane.
Freepers, correct me if I am wrong, but I don’t think there is any law that empowers police (not firefighters) to tell a property owner to leave.
“The cops were kicking them out of their home for no crime”
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SOMEBODY called the fire department. Police are most often the first to “secure the scene” for firefighters. Garden hoses aren’t going to control a housefire.
Insurance will make good on material items: not so much severe burns, suffocation, or falling floors.
Better reporting here:
Lithium batteries involved...
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