MANCHESTER, KY - Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that on April 10, 2020 at approximately 4:40 PM Clay County Sheriff Deputy Coty Arnold arrested Charles Smith, 31 of Little Goose.
The arrest occurred when Deputy Arnold responded to a complaint of two male subjects fighting with a baseball bat being involved.
Upon arrival, Deputy Arnold conducted an investigation and determined that the above mentioned subject was the aggressor and had taken a baseball bat and hit the male victim numerous times.
Deputy Arnold noted once he told the above mentioned subject he was under arrest, he became distraught and belligerent towards Deputy Arnold.
After a brief struggle the subject was placed under arrest without further incident.
Charles Smith was charged with:
• Assault, 1st Degree
• Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree
• Resisting Arrest
The photo attached is courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center.
Assisting at the scene was Manchester City Police Officer Chris Curry.
