Officials: Four Kentucky National Guard Soldiers arrested

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – State Police say they have arrested four Kentucky National Guard Soldiers following the investigation of a sexual assault in Calloway County.

The Kentucky National Guard says the four Soldiers were in Calloway County in preparation for the 438th Military Police Company’s annual training.

According to State Police the following was arrested and charged:

Anthony R. Tubolino, age 25, of Auburn, Kentucky, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Rape, Second Degree Sodomy, and Third Degree Unlawful Transaction with a Minor.

Tyler A. Hart, age 19, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Second Degree Sodomy.

Austin L. Dennis, age 21, of Monfordville, Kentucky, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Sodomy.

Jacob F. Ruth, age 22, of Monfordville, Kentucky, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Sodomy.

All four suspects were lodged in Calloway County Jail, according to athorities.

“Sexual assault is not only a reprehensible act, it is a criminal act. First and foremost our goal is to support the victim of this incident. It is damaging to our morale, to our readiness and to our combat ability. It has no place in the Kentucky National Guard. “It goes against all the values we hold dear as service members in the U.S. Military. The men and women of our organization are our greatest resource and we will do all we can to support the victim”, said Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan, Kentucky’s adjutant general.

The Kentucky National Guard officials say they fully supports local law enforcement in the investigation of these matters.