LEX18.com - Lexington, KY

Posted: Nov 20, 2009 11:43 AM
Updated: Nov 20, 2009 11:44 AM

Two brothers suspected in a Lexington home invasion robbery have been arrested after a standoff with police Friday morning.

The standoff lasted for about 2 hours at an apartment on Fontaine Road. Police say Justin and Jeremy Hersey were arrested without incident after negotiators persuaded them to surrender.

Police say that around 4:30 a.m. the two men kicked in the door of Thomas Henke's home on Pleasant Ridge Way in Lexington. Henke told police that he heard a noise at the back door, and when he went to check the two brothers, one armed with a gun, kicked in the door.

Police say nothing was taken, but Henke was hit in the head. He was taken to UK Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Police say the the Henke knew both of the brothers before the incident and knew where they live, which led police to the apartment on Fontaine Road where the standoff occurred.

There is no word yet on the charges Justin and Jeremy Hersey face. Police say two other people who were in the apartment during the standoff will also face charges for hindering apprehension. So far, their names have not been released.