Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Somerset man was arrested after a homeowner detained an individual attempting to steal a truck.

At approximately 6:55 am Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 Deputies Zach Mayfield and Branson Patterson responded to a 911 call of a homeowner who was holding a subject at gunpoint in the 800 block of Stewart Road, five miles east of Somerset.

Upon arrival at the residence, Deputies found Derrick J. Johnson, age 28 of Barnett Street, Somerset being held at gunpoint by the homeowner. Mr. Johnson was discovered inside the resident's vehicle attempting to alter the ignition system in order to steal the vehicle. A window of the truck had been broken to gain entry.

Inside the truck Deputies discovered burglary tools and a backpack containing syringes. The victim of the attempted auto theft denied that the tools or backpack belonged to him.

Derrick J. Johnson was arrested and lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center and was charged with the following:
1. Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disp Auto-$500 or more but under $10000 (Attempt).
2. Criminal Mischief, 1st Degree
3. Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disp All Others U/$500
4. Possession of Burglary Tools
5. Drug Paraphernalia-Buy/Possess
 

The investigation continues by Deputy Zach Mayfield of the Sheriff's Office.