Murray, Ky.–A Texas man was charged after he identified himself to a Calloway County deputy as a U.S. Marshal. He also was charged with trespassing on private property in an earlier incident.
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, at approximately 6 a.m., Calloway County Deputies responded to a residence on Valentine Road for a report of someone trespassing. The deputies met with the caller and determined the trespasser had left prior to their arrival.
At approximately 10:15 a.m., Deputy B. Winebarger stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 121 and Cherry Corner Road for a traffic violation. The driver, Kevin Manning, identified himself as a United State Marshal. Deputies and Calloway County Dispatch were able to confirm that Mr. Manning was not a U. S. Marshal. Through further investigation it was determined Mr. Manning is believed to be the trespasser from earlier in the day on Valentine Road.
Kevin Manning, age 39, of Gunbarrel City, Texas, was arrested and charged with Impersonating a Peace Officer (Class D Felony), Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree, and various other traffic related offenses. Manning was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
Sheriff Nicky Knight would also like to encourage anyone that witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com.