Russell Springs man arrested after reportedly threatening hospital employees

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night after he reportedly made threats against Russell County Hospital and hospital employees.

Trooper Cody Ford with Kentucky State Police Post 15 served a warrant at around 10 p.m. Tuesday on 44-year-old Michael Perkerson of Russell Springs, charging him with terroristic threatening third degree.

According to a spokesperson from Post 15, Perkerson called Russell County Hospital earlier in the day on Tuesday and reportedly made threats. The threats were reported, and troopers obtained a warrant for Perkerson’s arrest.

He was arrested at his residence by state police and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

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