Man Arrested On Drug, Assault Charges In Domestic Disturbance Call

Charles Grindley (44), Pine Grove Ch. Rd.

Edmonson Voice Report:
A local man has been charged with assault and multiple drug-related charges after a domestic disturbance call resulted in an arrest last night, according to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office said that around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the 200-block of Pine Grove Church Road for an active domestic disturbance. According to the release, they were met in the driveway of the residence by Charles Grindley (44), a resident of the incident location.

"Grindley presented himself in an aggressive manner towards deputies, giving the indication he was going to start an altercation," the press release stated. "Deputies gave commands to Grindley to de-escalate the situation; however, he did not comply, resulting in a deputy deploying his taser. Grindley was then detained without further incident."

Additionally, consent to search the residence was given by Grindley, resulting in the discovery of drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine, and suspected marijuana, the Sheriff's Office stated.

Grindley was arrested and charged with:

• Possession Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (methamphetamine)
• Resisting Arrest
• Menacing
• Possession of Marijuana
• Drug Paraphernalia—Buy/Possess
• Assault, 4th Degree (domestic violence—minor injury)