Grant County Man In Custody Following A Barricade
Dry Ridge, Ky. (October 16, 2026) — One man is in custody following a standoff with Kentucky State Police (KSP) troopers. KSP received the call at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, regarding a warrant service on Jonesville Road in the Dry Ridge community of Grant County.
Upon arriving at the scene, troopers attempted to make contact at the residence, a male subject barricaded himself inside and refused to exit the mobile home. Troopers secured the perimeter with assistance of the Grant County Sheriff’s office. After a brief standoff, Mr. Thacker began firing shots towards troopers. Less-lethal force was utilized to remove Mr. Thacker from the residence and place him under arrest.
Clinton Thacker was charged with
- Wanton Endangerment 1st – Discharge of Firearm (Peace Officer)
- Possession Of Firearm By Convicted Felon
- Tampering With Physical Evidence
Kentucky State Police Trooper Ethan Brewer is continuing the investigation. He was assisted by Post 6 personnel, the Williamstown Police Department, and the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
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