06/07/2020:
Christian County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Dawson Springs man after he attempted to murder a CCSO Deputy off Eagle way ByPass Saturday night (06/06).
Patrol/K9 Sgt. Brandon Myers
According to an arrest report from Sgt. Brandon Myers, 32-year old Bradley Wayne Dunning of Dawson Springs was involved in an ATV accident around 10:00 pm in the area of Eagle Way By-Pass and Pennyrile Parkway. Sgt. Myers, who was on routine patrol, spotted the 4-wheeler and got out with Dunning who at the time, was complaining of injuries from the accident. During the interaction as Sgt. Myers was attempting to render aid, Dunning brandished a handgun and attempted to shoot Sgt. Myers in the head. The weapon somehow malfunctioned and did not fire and Sgt. Myers successfully took Dunning into custody as he called for backup.
Deputies discovered the four wheeler operated by Dunning at the time of the accident was recently stolen from a burglarized building at Tie Breaker Park in Hopkinsville. It was also determined that Dunning was in possession of a stolen pick up truck out of Princeton, KY, which was also recovered in the area.
Dunning was arrested an charged with the following:
- Attempted Murder of a Police Officer
- Burglary 3rd Degree
- Receiving Stolen Property
- Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon
Dunning was lodged in the Christian County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
Release by:
Chris M. Miller, PIO
Christian County Sheriff’s Office
cmiller@christiancountyso.com
