HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
1990 Barret Court
Henderson, Kentucky 42420
270-831-1295
Henderson Police have arrested two juveniles while investigating a crash that involved a car hitting a house. At 2:40 am on June 10th, officers were in the 1400 block of Clay St. for a report of a suspicious vehicle. An officer spotted the car as it left the area at a high rate of speed. No officers had contact with the vehicle and lost sight of it as it left the area. A few minutes later, a 911 caller at 1 N Julia St reported an SUV had struck their house. Officers responded and determined it was the same SUV from the Clay St. call. There were no occupants in the SUV when officers arrived at the crash.
There were residents in the house, but no injuries were reported. Due to the damage, the residents had to leave the home until it could be deemed safe. Officers were able to get descriptions of the occupants and eventually found them in the Henderson Station Apartments. Two juveniles were taken into custody and charged with the following: Suspect #1 (Driver) 15 years old, KRS 508.060 Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, KRS 189.290 Reckless Driving, KRS 186.410 (1) No Operator’s License, KRS 189.580 (1) (A) Leaving the Scene of an Accident, KRS 304.99-060 No Insurance, KRS 514.100 Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 1st Offense. Suspect #2 (Passenger) 13 years old KRS 508.060 Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree – 4 counts Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent
