Russell County, KY (March 22, 2019) - On March 21^st, 2019  at approximately 7:20pmCT, KSP Trooper Billy Begley, along with officers from the Russell Springs Police Department, responded to a residence on Hwy E 80 to attempt to execute a probation violation warrant on 22-year-old Kirk Caudill of Russell Springs.  As Trooper Begley entered the residence, Caudill became combative and attempted to flee. Caudill was arrested and charged with assault 3^rd, resisting arrest, wanton endangerment 2^nd degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia in addition to the probation violation warrants. Caudill was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.