SWAT Standoff Leads to Arrest of Burlington Man

Kyle Wilson. Photo provided.

(Burlington, Ky.) - Boone County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a domestic violence call at the 8200 block of East Bend Road in Burlington on Saturday night. 

According to the Boone County Sheriff's Office, the victim reported that Kyle Wilson, 29, had assaulted her and strangled her inside the residence. The victim also reported that Wilson was possible armed. 

The victim fled the residence with her children. 

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies spent several hour attempting to negotiate with Wilson. SWAT was activated and Wilson eventually stepped out onto the porch but did not surrender. 

At that time, SWAT fired a less lethal munition, which was effective and Wilson was placed under arrest. 

He is charged with one (1) count of Strangulation 1st Degree (Domestic Violence) and one (1) count of Assault 4th Domestic Violence. He is currently lodged at the Boone County Jail and held on a $100,000 cash bond.

More from Local News

Events

Birthday Cards Requested for Local World War II Veteran

George Klopp Sr's. 100th birthday is coming up April 13th.

Boone Co. Sheriff's Office Seeking Info After Road Rage Incident

The incident took place in the Treetops neighborhood in Hebron.

Twelve Named to EIAC All-Conference Team, Hughes MVP

Batesville was the conference champ with a 6-1 record.

East Central Trio Highlights EIAC Girls Hoops All-Conference Team

Greensburg's Claire Larrison was named MVP.

OrthoCincy Offering Free Sports Physicals April 25

The event is open to student athletes from KY, OH, and IN.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Midland - Cheatin' Songs

Tracy Byrd Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous 5:53
Thomas Rhett and Riley Green Half of Me - EAGLE ONLY 5:49
Little Big Town Little White Church 5:46
George Strait Right or Wrong 5:44