CPD Officers responded to Lancaster Drive in Columbia, KY on Friday night after a reported assault was called in that originated on Bomar Heights. Officers and Adair EMS responded and spoke with a male victim who resides in an apartment on Bomar Heights who was able to name and identify his attacker.
Some time later the alleged attacker, 47-year-old Donnie Campbell of Louisville, was found on Pine Tree Street at a residence where a female has a current protection order in place against him. Campbell was initially placed into custody for Violation of the Emergency Protection Order. After investigating the scene and interviewing parties Campbell was also charged with Assault 1st degree (a Class B felony).
The male victim was transported to the UK Hospital in Lexington by ambulance. As of this morning (Saturday), he is listed in stable condition. The victim was unable to be flown out due to foggy weather.