A Columbia man was arrested on several charges yesterday in Russell County by KSP including Escape charges…

Brandon Frausto, 26, was taken into custody by KSP Trooper Harper last evening. He was charged with Escape 2^nd Degree, Escape 3^rd Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree (Police Officer), Operating on a Suspended or Revoked License and Possession of Marijuana. Frausto was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Jerry Pitcock, 57, of Burkesville, KY was arrested by Deputy Walters with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office yesterday afternoon. Pitcock was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st Degree, 1^st Offense (Meth), Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence Substance, Operating a Vehicle with Expired Operators License and Failure to Produce Insurance Card.