A man from Kenvir was recently arrested after allegedly holding his wife hostage and shooting towards his son’s car.

Johnny Pace, 70, was arrested by Kentucky State Police troopers Matthew Barger, Aaron Caldwell, Will Pope and Sgt. Rob Farley on Sept. 26.

According to Barger’s citation, troopers received a complaint around 7:30 p.m. in regard to a hostage situation in Kenvir. Pace’s daughter advised Post 10 her brother had come to the residence to pick up their mother when Pace shot a gun at his car. Pace also allegedly kept their mother from leaving the house, telling his children if law enforcement were to show up, he would shoot at them as well.

At 8:13 p.m., the troopers arrived at the residence and began setting up a perimeter at the house while Farley attempted to get Pace to walk outside and speak with him.

A few minutes later, Pace’s wife — and alleged hostage — came outside to walk her dog. The troopers let the woman know who they were and proceeded to seat her in the back of one of their vehicles. The woman told troopers she was scared and her husband was still inside the residence with a loaded 16-gauge shotgun.

Pace then walked into the front yard where troopers told him to show his hands and get on the ground when he failed to do so and began walking toward them aggressively. Barger said they announced themselves again and managed to apprehend Pace and Mirandize him without further incident, according to the citation.

Pace’s son and wife told police Pace had a loaded firearm and he had made several threats toward them and law enforcement. Troopers were able to retrieve the shotgun and two fired shotgun rounds from the front porch where Pace had allegedly shot at his son’s vehicle.

Pace was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree unlawful imprisonment and second-degree terroristic threatening. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $50,000 full-cash bond.

The case remains open for further investigation by KSP. The Harlan County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.

In other police activity:

• Zachary Huff, 31, of Kenvir, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 22. He was charged with tampering with physical evidence, first-degree trafficking a controlled substance (greater than or equal to 2 grams methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, first-degree trafficking controlled substance (drug unspecified), carrying a concealed weapon and prescription controlled substance without proper container. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $3,500 full-cash bond with bail credit;

• Rachel Brock, 34, of Evarts, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 22. She was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer), non-payment of court costs/fees/fines, second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing and third-degree assault (police/probation officer). She was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $7,500 full-cash bond and pay-or-stay bond of $208;

• Levitis Halcomb, 32, of Cumberland, was arrested by Cumberland Police Department officers on Sept. 22. He was charged with first-degree possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine), second-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $1,500 full-cash bond;

• Rodney Cloud, 34, of Baxter, was arrested by Harlan City Police Department officers on Sept. 23. He was charged with third-degree criminal trespassing and first-degree possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine). He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $10,000 full-cash bond with bail credit;

• Debbie Hensley, 51, of Richmond, was arrested by Harlan County Detention Center officers on Sept. 24. She was charged with a probation violation and fraud use of credit card (more than $500 but less than $10,000). She was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on two full-cash bonds totaling $4,000;

• Lisa Brock, 53, of Coldiron, was arrested by Harlan County Detention Center officers on Sept. 24. She was charged with second-degree trafficking a controlled substance. She was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $3,500 full-cash bond;

• Jonathan Stewart, 32, of Evarts, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 24. He was charged with receiving stolen property (under $10,000) and theft by deception (cold checks; under $500). He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $3,500 full-cash bond;

• Morgan Boggs, 24, of Ages, was arrested by probation and parole officers on Sept. 26. She was charged with a probation violation for a felony offense. She was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center with no bond set;

• William Delph, 34, of Lejunior, was arrested by Kentucky State Police troopers on Sept. 29. He was charged with a probation violation for felony offense, public intoxication of controlled substance (excluding alcohol) and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center with no bond set;

• Selena Moore, 31, of Coldiron, was arrested by Kentucky State Police troopers on Sept. 29. She was charged with giving an officer false identifying information and identity theft. She was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center with no bond set;

• Ronald Wynn, 44, of Closplint, was arrested by Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Sept. 29. He was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing, second-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking (more than $10,000 but less than $1 million), second-degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center with a $5,000 full-cash bond.