Woman accused of strangling high school football player during game
Kayla Barrett, of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, was charged with second-degree strangulation after allegedly attacking a high school football player during a game, according to Monticello police. (Credit: Laurel County Correctional Center)
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. - A Kentucky woman was arrested after allegedly strangling a high school football player from behind during a game, according to the Monticello Police Department.
Dig deeper:
Kayla Barrett, of East Bernstadt, was arrested Nov. 3 by Kentucky State Police and charged with second-degree strangulation, police said. She was taken to the Laurel County Detention Center.
What we know:
The investigation began Oct. 30, when Monticello police were called to the Wayne County Emergency Room for a reported assault during the Wayne County vs. North Laurel football game. A Wayne County player was being evaluated for injuries sustained in the incident.
Police said an investigation determined that a female spectator had allegedly strangled the player from behind during the game. Investigators identified Barrett as the suspect with assistance from Kentucky State Police.
A criminal complaint was filed in Wayne District Court, and an arrest warrant was issued, according to the department.
What we don't know:
Police did not identify the player or provide details about the extent of the injuries or what led to the alleged assault.
What they're saying:
"High school athletics should be an environment where student-athletes can compete safely, without fear of violence or intimidation," the department said in its Facebook post.
The Source: The information in this story came from a Facebook post by the Monticello Police Department detailing the alleged assault, the investigation and Kayla Barrett’s arrest with assistance from Kentucky State Police. This story was reported from Los Angeles.