Report: Man pepper-sprayed after burglary, assault of ex-girlfriend

A man was pepper-sprayed and then arrested after he allegedly broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend Sunday morning on South Abbey Way.

An arrest citation for 31-year old Michael Johnson of Hopkinsville says he made forced entry into the woman’s home, kicked and punched through a bathroom door and then grabbed the victim by her head and arm to pull her through the door.

The woman was able to pepper-spray Johnson and officers found him at a sink trying to wash out his eyes when they arrived.

He was arrested after a brief struggle and charged with first-degree burglary, resisting arrest and fourth-degree assault.