Drunken Georgetown Man Charged with Burglary and Assault

The Georgetown Police Department say 37-year-old Kenneth Jack Cooper burglarized a residence, assaulted the homeowner, and was intoxicated on November 25th at 6:34 a.m.

According to the police citation, Cooper was yelling and cursing inside the victim's residence and refused to leave after being told to. When the defendant attempted to go upstairs where the rest of the family was the homeowner held him down at knife point until police arrived.

The victim was said to have received a laceration on his hand during the struggle. Police observed the smell of alcohol on the defendant and said his speech was slurred.

After being Mirandized the defendant could not explain why or how he was in the residence.

Court documents show his bond was reduced to 10% of $5,000, ordered to have weekly alcohol testing, and have no contact with the victim.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 8th.

Georgetown Man Arrested on Felony Violation of Probation

Local Georgetown resident, Shane Walker, was served a warrant and arrested for Violation of probation (Felony offense) and Alcohol intoxication in a public place on October 23rd.

The Georgetown Police arrested the defendant on East Washington Street at 6:39 p.m.

The defendant is being held on $7,750 bond, pending a court date on October 25th, according to Scott County Detention Center records.

Georgetown Man Arrested for Hit and Run

A local Georgetown man, Rodney Cobb, was arrested and charged for leaving the scene of an accident on October 17th according to Georgetown Police records.

The defendant's charges include Alcohol intoxication in a public place, Leaving the scene of an accident - failure to render aid or assistance, and Operating on suspended or revoked operators license.

Allegedly, the defendant struck another vehicle and then vacated the scene of the accident.

The defendant was released by on ROR (release on recognizance) bond pending a future court date, according to jail officials.