The Grayson County Grand Jury recently returned indictments against 15 suspects, including the Leitchfield man who brandished a sword and threatened police officers.
Robert Warf, 30, was indicted on two counts of assault of a police officer, disarming a peace officer, fourth degree domestic violence assault, two counts of terroristic threatening, and resisting arrest. He was given a $10,000 bond.
The Leitchfield Police Department and Grayson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance on Thomas Street in the early morning hours of April 1.
Upon LPD Officer Keith Harrell arriving at the scene, he was met outside the home by Warf, with Officer Harrell telling Warf he needed to check the condition of the female inside the residence.
Officer Harrell followed Warf into the home and into a bedroom, and observed bruising on the female victim, according to police. Officer Harrell then separated the victim and Warf, taking the victim outside the mobile home and questioning her on the domestic assault.
At about this time, Officer Joe Overton arrived on scene, with the two officers then discussing the victim’s comments.
The officers went back into the residence and attempted to place Warf into custody, when he became combative and said, “Honey, get my sword,” according to Officer Harrell, and threatened to kill both officers. Officers Harrell and Overton were able to force Warf onto a bed and handcuff the suspect as he continued to battle.
Soon after, with the 6-foot-2, 200 pound Warf continuing to fight (even as he was handcuffed), he kicked Officer Overton three times in the chest. Officer Overton then drew his taser, with Warf kicking the stun gun out of his hand. The taser deployed, though, and struck Warf in the midsection. The taser, after being kicked by Warf, landed on his chest. The taser wires came into contact with both officers, causing Officer Harrell to lose his grip on Warf.
Warf was somehow able grab the taser, and from behind his back, point it at Officer Harrell. Officer Harrell responded by drawing his firearm and instructing Warf to drop the taser, which he did.
Officers then escorted a still-struggling Warf outside the residence when he attempted to flee down an embankment, but police were able to subdue Warf long enough to place him in a squad car.
Warf is lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center.
Other indictments
Also indicted were the two Leitchfield men and one Clarkson resident caught red-handed burglarizing a home on South Clinton Street, in Leitchfield, on the evening of April 19.
The men, 21-year-old Glyndon L. Crane, 21-year-old David A. Guest, both of Leitchfield, and 19-year-old John Whitehead, of Clarkson, were caught stealing multiple items from the residence by a neighbor who looks after the home.
The three men were arrested that night by Leitchfield Police Officers Bart Glenn and Eugene Cain. All three were indicted on a third-degree burglary charge and given $10,000 bonds. Only Guest remains lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center.
Other indicted include:
Amy M. Wells, 36, of Leitchfield: two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, Clonazepam), possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), criminal possession of a forged instrument, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wells was given a $10,000 bond.
Aaron A. Glenn, 38, of Leitchfield: Trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being a persistent felony offender.
Glenn was given a $10,000 bond.
Steven C. Barlow, 50, of Falls of Rough: Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
Barlow was given a $10,000 bond.
Timothy P. Polston, 32, of Falls of Rough: Two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, Clonazepam), two counts of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, opiates), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Polston was given a $10,000 bond.
Billy R. Cottrell, 60, of Leitchfield: Theft by unlawful taking ($500 or more but less than $10,000), two counts of criminal mischief and resisting arrest, persistent felony offender.
Cottrell was given a $10,000 bond (25 percent cash).
Brandy N. Kinser, 39, of Leitchfield: Promoting contraband, two counts of possession of a controlled substance (Gabepentin, Diazaepam) and prescription controlled substance not in proper container.
Kinser was given a $10,000 bond (20 percent cash).
William Downs, 49, of Clarkson: Possession of a controlled substance and no registration plates.
Downs was given a $10,000 bond (10 percent cash).
Brandon Caudill, 32, of Leitchfield: Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
Caudill was given a $10,000 bond (10 percent cash).
Timothy Harris, 37, of Louisville: First-degree assault.
Harris was given a $25,000 bond.
Megan A. Coslow, 19, of Louisville: Receiving stolen property (firearm), possession of marijuana and failure of owner to maintain required insurance.
Colsow was given a $10,000 bond (25 percent cash).
Eric G. Portman, 48, of Leitchfield: First-degree wanton endangerment.
Portman was given a $25,000 bond.
(Photo: Robert Warf)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
