WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A man was arrested Monday afternoon in Warren County after allegedly attempting to steal multiple vehicles following a crash on I-165 southbound.
Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded around 2:41 p.m. near mile marker five and identified the suspect as 24-year-old Gregorio Lopez. After the incident, Lopez fled into a wooded area near I-165 and Sweeney Road.
During the confrontation, at least two KSP troopers discharged their weapons; however, Lopez was not injured. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital due to a suspected reaction to an illegal substance. No other injuries were reported.
Lopez faces multiple charges, including:
- First-degree criminal mischief
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Carjacking
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
- Second-degree fleeing or evading police on foot
- No registration plates
- Public intoxication (controlled substance)
- Resisting arrest
The situation remains under investigation by KSP.