Hopkinsville man tased several times following attack

A Hopkinsville man is accused of attacking staffers at Gainsville Manor Sunday morning after they allegedly took too long to get him a cigarette.

34-year old Davis Louis is charged with 3rd degree assault on a police officer and 3rd degree criminal mischief.

According to Hopkinsville Police, in addition to attacking staffers, the 34-year old broke the back door of a police vehicle and when officers tried to put him in handcuffs, he hit an officer in the chest and was tased several times and was pinned to the ground.

Louis remains lodged in the Christian County Jail.

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