Kentucky State Police Post 5 Makes Arrest of Armed Man on School Property in Trimble County

Bedford, Ky. (September 29, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 5 in Campbellsburg received a 911 call about a man outside the Trimble County High School armed with a handgun. In less than 3 minutes, Post 5 Troopers arrived at the school and took the man into custody without incident, ensuring there was no danger to the students or public. 

Brendan Parkin (22) of Doniphan, Missouri, was arrested and charged with the following:

1) Terroristic Threatening, 2nd

2) Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence Alcohol, 1st 

3) Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st and 2nd offense)

4) Violation of Conditions of Release

This investigation remains ongoing by KSP Post 5 and was assisted by the Trimble County Sheriff’s Office.

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