- This story contains details of domestic violence that some readers may find disturbing. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting “START” to 88788.
What This Story Is About
- This story is about a Hopkinsville man, Devin Buttrum, who was charged with multiple offenses — including first-degree assault, strangulation and DUI — after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance and found he had assaulted his pregnant girlfriend and damaged property Thursday night.
Why It Matters
- This story matters because it documents a domestic incident involving a pregnant victim and results in serious criminal charges against Devin Buttrum, informing the community about a public safety matter handled by local law enforcement.
CHRISTIAN CO., Ky. (WBKO) – A Hopkinsville man is facing multiple charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance Thursday night.
Devin Buttrum, 25, of Hopkinsville is charged with first-degree assault, domestic violence, second-degree strangulation – domestic violence, interfering with communications, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, two counts of first-degree criminal mischief, and three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, according to a media release from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.
What happened Thursday night
The charges against Buttrum stem from the following.
Thursday just before 8:30 p.m., deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were called to Peach Street for a report of a disturbance involving Buttrum…