An elected constable from Barren County was arrested on six counts of wanton endangerment regarding reckless driving in what initially was reported as a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
A state law passed last year prohibits newly-elected constables from exercising general police powers unless they have been certified through professional peace officer training.
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A Barren County constable is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police said he joined in a police pursuit that he did not have the authority to be a part