Shortly after 7pm Friday evening, Danville Police were dispatched to Pollard Ln. for a male passed out in an SUV.

An officer located 27 year old Alec Camden, of Danville, unconscious in the driver’s seat. 

Camden attempted to pull away from the officer and fled into a residence. A Taser was deployed but ineffective, and Camden struck the officer in the face. Camden fled on foot with the officer in pursuit, and circled back to the SUV. Another struggle ensued between the officer and Camden. Another officer arrived on scene and subdued Camden with an effective Taser deployment. 

Camden was charged with Public Intoxication, Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (On Foot), Assault 3rd-Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, Menacing, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Camden was treated at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center for minor injuries before being lodged in the Boyle County Jail.