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Russell Springs, KY, man, jailed on rape, other charge

Investigation by KSP Troopers and Russell Springs City Police leads to apprehension and jailing of Michael York, 38, Russell Springs, KY, who faces multiple charges and was lodged in Russell County Jail in Jamestown, KY

By TFC Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

Russell Springs, KY - 38-year-old Michael York of Russell Springs has been arrested and charged with Rape 1st, Sodomy 1st, Burglary 1st, Attempted Rape 1st, Menacing, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.



On Sunday, July 24, 2011, Post 15 received a complaint that an adult female had been taken to a secluded area in Russell County where she was raped and sodomized at knife point. The perpetrator then went to a residence in Russell Springs, forced his way into the residence and attempted to rape another female. The second victim was able to get away and York fled.

The investigation led KSP Troopers and Russell Springs City Police officers to a residence on Brian Walters Drive in Russell Springs where they encountered York. After a brief struggle, York was apprehended at 2:03amCT, on Monday morning, July 25, 2011, and lodged in the Russell County Jail in Jamestown, KY.

A knife was found in his possession and he was positively identified by both female victims. The first victim was treated and released at a local hospital. The case is being investigated by KSP Detective B.J. Burton.

Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.


This story was posted on 2011-07-27 10:03:42
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