HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A man is in jail after police say he assaulted an officer.
Evansville police say 59-year-old Keith Palmer was found around 3 a.m. on Saturday near Columbia Nursing Plaza after security reported a trespasser who was making threats. When officers arrived, they say Palmer was lying in the road with a pocketknife.
Investigators say Palmer became aggressive and threatened the officer. Police say when the officer tried to take him into custody, Palmer punched the officer in the chest and tried to kick him…