Hopkinsville man arrested on Lyon County DUI, drug charges

An investigation into a possible Emergency Protective Order violation in Lyon County led to a Hopkinsville man's arrest on unrelated charges.

Deputies responded to the alleged violation at a home on KY 295 North.

As they arrived, authorities said a man was attempting to leave in a vehicle, but then tried to go inside of the home after seeing law enforcement.

The man, identified as 59-year-old Charles E. Ficker, Jr., was determined to not be the suspect in the EPO violation, but other criminal activity was allegedly discovered.

Ficker was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, prescription not in proper container, illegal possession of a legend drug, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.