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Wanted Man Escapes Jail, Causes Chaos | Bowling Green News
A wanted felon named Lester Lamont Perks, 45, terrorized Irvington after smashing car windshields with a hammer—prompting a citywide shelter-in-place and school closures. Authorities feared he was armed and dangerous, but it wasn’t until early Thursday that he was arrested after allegedly shooting at an officer during a separate incident. Charged with wanton endangerment, illegal gun possession, attempted murder of a first responder, and probation violation, Perks had been released from jail just days before—despite an active warrant since August. His arrest underscores critical flaws in the…
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