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Letcher County Man Arrested After Reported Domestic Incident on Mountain Parkway

MAGOFFIN COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Letcher County man is facing multiple charges after deputies responded to a reported domestic incident on the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway.

 

According to an arrest citation, deputies were alerted to a blue Dodge Ram traveling eastbound on the parkway. A deputy located the truck stopped on the shoulder near KY 9009, about eight miles west of Salyersville.

 

Authorities said the driver showed signs of impairment, and officers detected the odor of alcohol. Deputies reported the passenger had a bloody nose and a bite mark on her arm.

 

The citation states the driver admitted to drinking and assaulting the woman.

 

Following an investigation, 25-year-old John Hayden Fleming of Ermine was arrested and charged with fourth-degree domestic violence assault, DUI, first-degree wanton endangerment, resisting arrest, menacing and second-degree disorderly conduct.

 

Deputies said Fleming later became combative and made threats toward officers.

 

He was lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.

 

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