A serious incident in Kentucky has led to the arrest of a man facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault.
Man Arrested in Kidnapping Case
Police say Shawn Asher, 37, is in custody after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and waiting for her to return. When she arrived, an argument started, and he is accused of forcing her into the passenger seat of her own car and making her leave her phone behind before driving away.
Quick Police Response
Around 6 p.m., authorities received a tip about the vehicle and its direction. Officers from the Knox County Police Department and Barbourville Police Department located the car and conducted a traffic stop.
Asher was arrested without any resistance. The woman was found with minor injuries.
Previous Incident
Police also revealed that Asher had been arrested earlier on Christmas Day 2025. In that case, he was accused of spiking the same woman’s coffee with methamphetamine. He was later released on bond.
List of Charges
Asher is now facing several serious charges, including:
- Burglary (second degree)
- Kidnapping an adult
- Strangulation (second degree – domestic violence)
- Violation of an Electronic Protection Order
- Unlawful imprisonment (second degree)
- Assault (fourth degree – domestic violence, minor injury)
