The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) has released arrest and other information related to the Redneck Rave held at Blue Holler Off Road Park near Mammoth Cave.
The gathering, which drew several thousand people, was held between Wednesday and Sunday of last week and resulted in 48 participants being charged with various offense, but only 14 arrests. Six of the 14 arrests were for felony charges, including assault, strangulation and wanton endangerment.
The ECSO said 30 of the charges involved drug- or alcohol-related offenses. There were 63 traffic-related offenses, as well. Additionally, two arrest warrants were served on a fugitive.
The ECSO reports several injuries during event, including broken bones, severed and dislocated fingers, impalement through someone’s abdomen, lacerations, and severe intoxication.
Assisting the ECSO during event were Kentucky State Police, Mammoth Cave National Park Rangers and Kentucky Fish & Wildlife officials.
(Photo: Demolition Derby at the 2021 Redneck Rave, courtesy of Cody Brock)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
