Muhlenberg County deputy jailer charged with assault of coworker, official misconduct

A Muhlenberg County deputy jailer was charged Thursday for an alleged incident with a coworker from last month.

Greenville police were called to investigate the May 18 incident, where Deputy Jailer Lonnie Drake allegedly assaulted another employee.

A news release says the investigation led to Drake being charged with fourth-degree assault and first-degree official misconduct.

Drake was given a July 17 court date.