Kentucky Militia Commander Arrested
Suspect Faces Weapons Charges
POSTED: 10:22 a.m. EST February 27, 2002
UPDATED: 10:32 a.m. EST February 27, 2002
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The commander of the Kentucky State Militia
was arrested Tuesday on federal weapons charges.
The nine-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court in
Covington, Ky., accuses Charlie Puckett (pictured, left) of Garrard County, a felon, of
possessing various guns, pipe bombs, and ammunition in violation of
federal law.
The ammunition included almost 35,000 rounds found in
Puckett's garage and business office.
Puckett was arrested Tuesday in Lexington, shortly after
completing an interview in Lexington with a crew for the television
show "Unsolved Mysteries."
Puckett has said that he is the commander of the Kentucky State
Militia, a civilian paramilitary group.
The television crew wanted to interview Puckett about Steve Anderson, who was kicked out of
the militia. Anderson is accused of shooting at a Bell County
patrol car on Oct. 14 before fleeing. Police have not found
him.
Puckett pleaded not guilty in his initial court
appearance in Lexington before U.S. Magistrate James Todd. A
detention hearing is set for Friday.
Puckett remains in the Fayette
County Detention Center without bond.
NewsChannel 32 reported in December that federal investigators seized several weapons and explosives from Puckett's home.
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The nine-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court in
Covington, Ky., accuses Charlie Puckett (pictured, left) of Garrard County, a felon, of
possessing various guns, pipe bombs, and ammunition in violation of
federal law.
The ammunition included almost 35,000 rounds found in
Puckett's garage and business office.
Puckett was arrested Tuesday in Lexington, shortly after
completing an interview in Lexington with a crew for the television
show "Unsolved Mysteries."
Puckett has said that he is the commander of the Kentucky State
Militia, a civilian paramilitary group.
The television crew wanted to interview Puckett about Steve Anderson, who was kicked out of
the militia. Anderson is accused of shooting at a Bell County
patrol car on Oct. 14 before fleeing. Police have not found
him.
Puckett pleaded not guilty in his initial court
appearance in Lexington before U.S. Magistrate James Todd. A
detention hearing is set for Friday.
Puckett remains in the Fayette
County Detention Center without bond.
NewsChannel 32 reported in December that federal investigators seized several weapons and explosives from Puckett's home.
Previous Stories:
- December 13, 2001: Militia Leader's Son Claims He's Now A Target
- December 12, 2001: Feds Investigate Kentucky Militia Leader
- April 6, 2001: Controversy Surrounds Militia Meeting
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