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KSP: 34-year-old man arrested after barricade situation in Mount Vernon

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ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police reported that a man was arrested after a barricade situation that occurred on Kelsey Drive in Rockcastle County late Tuesday night.

According to officials, 34-year-old Jason Cope barricaded himself inside a home following a family dispute.

KSP detailed in a release that Rockcastle 911 contacted KSP London Post at around 10 p.m. on a shots-fired complaint. The initial investigation found that Cope got into an altercation with a family member and allegedly discharged several rounds from a gun outside of the home.

When police arrived, KSP reported that Cope allegedly shot in the direction of the officers. Cope then proceeded to barricade himself inside the residence.

After several hours, officials said that the KSP Special Response Team used "non-lethal force" to remove Cope from the home.

Cope was arrested around 4:18 a.m. on Wednesday and charged with the following:

  • Seven counts of wanton endangerment
  • possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
  • persistent felony possession of a firearm

According to KSP, Cope had two outstanding warrants.