Around 9 PM on Tuesday, Casey County Deputy Jacob Atwood responded to a call on Rouse Branch Rd about a woman being threatened with a firearm. Upon arrival, he found Kathy Dillon near a garage. Kathy explained that she had her friend call because her husband, David Dillon, had threatened her during an argument. They are currently going through a divorce, and David, who had a firearm on him, allegedly texted, “Let’s just make this a murder-suicide.” Although the firearm remained holstered, David had unsnapped it.

Deputy Austin Harris arrived to assist. The deputies saw David Dillon approaching from the house with his hands on his head. He appeared glassy-eyed and unsteady, admitting to having consumed beer and vodka. Kathy’s friend showed messages from David sent at 8:36 PM, one of which read, “If they show up I will be dead before custody. Choose wisely.” David admitted to sending the message but claimed he did not intend to harm himself.

David, 62, of Liberty, was charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place and lodged in the Casey County Jail.