Kentucky soldier arrested on burglary charges in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 24-year-old active-duty soldier has been arrested on burglary charges following an alleged home invasion and attack in Oak Grove.

According to local police, Jonathan Ortiz was taken into custody on Friday after officers responded to a call about a fight at a home on Potomac Avenue, near the Fort Campbell Army base. Authorities were told suspects may have been armed.

Investigators say Ortiz entered the home without permission and assaulted someone inside. He reportedly left the scene but later surrendered with the help of military officials.

The investigation is ongoing.