MANCHESTER, Ky. (WYMT) - Reports of suspicious activity at an abandoned residence led to an assault on a police officer.

The Manchester Police Department responded to the house on Town Branch Road on Oct. 22.

Officers observed multiple individuals inside the house who showed signs of possible drug use.

Troy Wagers attempted to conceal drug paraphernalia and struck the Assistant Chief in the face with a flashlight during the investigation.

Wagers was charged with assault (second degree - police officer), public intoxication, and criminal mischief (second degree).

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