Kentucky Police Take 55-Year-Old Murder Suspect Into Custody After Cliff Fall During Standoff
Kentucky State Police say he remains hospitalized in custody after a 40-foot fall with plans to serve a 2013 murder warrant plus additional charges once he is medically cleared.
Overview
- Officers went to a Garrard County home to execute an arrest warrant for Jason Patterson and say he fired at police before fleeing into nearby woods.
- A multi-agency search located Patterson on a cliffside where he appeared to have fallen about 40 feet and sustained injuries.
- Rescue teams treated him on scene and used rope technicians and aircraft personnel to hoist him out and transport him to the University of Kentucky hospital.
- Kentucky State Police say Patterson remains in their custody at the hospital and will be served an outstanding warrant in the 2013 death of Faye Springfield plus additional warrants, including a theft charge, after he is medically cleared.
- Officials say the investigation into the arrest, the alleged shooting at officers, and the 2013 homicide remains ongoing and could lead to further charges as evidence is reviewed.