Suspect in Irvington manhunt apprehended

WQXE News – Quicksie 98.3 · Sep 10, 2026

The suspect in a manhunt in Breckinridge County that put the City of Irvington under a Shelter in Place order Wednesday and later allegedly shot a firearm at law enforcement is in custody.

During a press conference Thursday morning, Irvington Mayor Charles Lucas announced that Lester Perks was located by officers with the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody about 24 hours after the manhunt began when Perks was seen striking windows of various vehicles with a hammer.

Photo Credit: Irvington Police Department

Reading a statement from the Irvington Police Department…