Four National Guardsmen are charged with sexual assault
Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged with sexual assault.
Kentucky State Police announced the arrests of Anthony R. Tubolino, 25; Tyler A. Hart, 19; Austin L. Dennis, 21; and 22-year-old Jacob F. Ruth on Wednesday in a news release.
According to police, the assault was reported on June 3. Police said the victim was given alcohol and then sexually assaulted.
Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged with sexual assault. Kentucky State Police announced the arrests of Anthony R. Tubolino (left), 25, and 22-year-old Jacob Ruth (right) Wednesday in a news release
Authorities said a preliminary investigation showed that the men were preparing for a weekend deployment at the time of the incident.
In a separate news release, Kentucky Adjutant General Maj Gen Stephen Hogan called sexual assault a 'reprehensible act' and said the Guard will support the victim.
Police said Tubolino of Auburn, was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor.
Hart, of Bowling Green, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy.
Dennis and Ruth, both of Munfordville, were charged with second-degree sodomy.
All four suspects are being held in Calloway County Jail. The soldiers couldn't be reached for comment.