GUARDSMEN CHARGED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE

Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged in a sexual assault case in western Kentucky.

Kentucky State Police said the assault was reported June 3. Police, who announced the arrests on Wednesday, said the victim was given alcohol and then sexually assaulted.

The Kentucky National Guard said in a news release the soldiers were in Calloway County preparing for the 438th Military Police Company’s annual training. Kentucky Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan said sexual assault is a “reprehensible act” and the guard will support the victim.