Ashland, KY. (September 22, 2020) On September 19, 2020, Post 14 was notified by Henderson State Police Post and asked for assistance on serving a murder warrant on a Kristopher West. There was reliable information that Mr. West was staying at a location in Louisa, KY. Trooper Couch and Trooper Vossmer responded to the location at which time they located Mr. West and placed him under arrest without incident. Mr. West was lodged at the Big Sandy Regional Jail and charged with the following: Murder, Assault 1st Degree, DUI 4th or more aggravated circumstances, Driving DUI Suspended 2nd Offense, Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 2nd Degree, Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage in a Vehicle, Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Maintain Insurance and No Registration Plate.
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