The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department received several complaints about an individual impersonating a military officer. An investigation lead to the arrest of 22-year-old Kyle Barwan of Paducah, for impersonating a U.S. Army Warrant Officer with Special Forces for monetary gain. Barwan would ask individuals for money, stating he was being deployed and was having financial problems. Barwan was medically discharged from the military in 2009 as an E2.
Barwan was arrested Tuesday on 32nd St. in Paducah and was charged with theft by deception. Detective Richard Beaty with Ft. Campbell Military Police also charged Barwan with the following 12 Military charges later Tuesday evening:
- Impersonating an officer of the US Army 18 USC 912
- Military Medals or Decoration 18 USC 704 (B) ( 3 counts)
- Uniform of Armed Forces and Health SVC 18 USC 702 (3 Counts)
- Military Medals and Decorations Wearing 18 USC 704(a) (3 Counts)
- Entering Military Reservations Trespassing 18 USC 1382
- Entry by False Pretense to any Real Property 18 USC 1036
Barwan is currently lodged at the McCracken County Jail.
