An altercation with an officer following a one-vehicle accident early on Tuesday, February 4 has resulted in the arrest of a Wayne County man.

According to information released by Kentucky State Police, a single-vehicle injury collision was reported on Spring Branch Road in rural Wayne County at about 6 a.m. on February 4.

Officer Duffy Sutton with the KSP Vehicle Enforcement responded to the scene.

Sutton stated that 25-year-old Kerri L. Miller, of Somerset, was operating a 2000 Ford Explorer when she lost control leaving the roadway and striking a tree.

After learning that the vehicle was not registered to Miller, Officer Sutton went to the residence of the registered owner which was near the accident scene.

Upon arrival at the residence, Sutton found Paul M. McFerron, 56, of Jabez, unresponsive.

The release stated that after a few minutes, McFerron became responsive and became irate, belligerent and reached for a handgun.

A short altercation took place and Officer Sutton deployed his taser until McFerron became compliant.

McFerron was charged with menacing, resisting arrest, terroristic threatening and assault third degree. He was lodged in Wayne County Detention Center.

Miller was issued multiple citations including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Sutton said the investigation is continuing.

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According to Wayne County Jailer Ray C. Upchurch, Douglas MacArthur Young, also known as John Young, was brought to the Wayne County Detention Center by the Monticello Police Department from Tennessee on Wednesday, February 5.

Upchurch said that Young has been placed in maximum security isolation.

Young was arrested in Cosby, Tennessee on Friday, January 31, on charges of criminal attempt to commit murder, wanton endangerment first degree and persistent felony offender second degree.

These charges stem from a shooting incident that occurred December 19, 2013 in Monticello.

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Wayne County Schools will have a new superintendent in place by May 1, according to a timeline that has been set up for the search process.

The school board met with KSBA on Tuesday, February 4 and outlined their search plan to replace Superintendent John Dalton who is retiring on May 31.

Eaton, who is a retired superintendent of Pulaski County Schools, noted that he would help lead the board and the screening committee through the steps that will occur between now and May 1.

The school board will actually hire the superintendent, but the screening committee, which will be put together in the next few weeks, will actually do the legwork. They will screen applications, check references and background information and will narrow the field to five applicants which will be presented to the board.

Several details were worked out during last week’s meeting, including a tentative timeline for each step in the search process. The board reviewed an advertisement for the superintendent’s position and agreed by consensus to accept applications for the job from February 5 through March 5. Eaton said the position would be advertised statewide during the 30-day period.

The board will meet with the screening committee on March 11 at 6 p.m., after the application window has closed. Eaton noted that the board would be present at the joint meeting for about 15 minutes or so, and they would provide instructions to the screening committee. Eaton indicated that the committee would actually begin going through applications that evening.

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Two local residents were arrested on Monday, February 3 in connection with the discovery of a meth lab at a residence on Second Street.

According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to 85 South Second Street after receiving a report of drug activity. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with Justin A. Gregory, 34, of Monticello. Gregory was informed of the complaint and consented to a search of his residence.

During the search, deputies found several items consistent with manufacturing methamphetamine, including two active one-stop bottles and three active HCL generators.

Justin A. Gregory, and his wife, Jennifer L. Gregory, 33, of Monticello, were both arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and two counts of controlled substance endangerment to a child fourth degree.

Both were lodged in Wayne County Detention Center.

The couples’ two minor children were removed from the home and placed with family members.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Monticello Police Department, Monticello Fire Department, Operation UNITE and Wayne County Constable’s Office.

The investigation is continuing.