Hopkinsville Man Charged With Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend

Detrik Sharber allegedly forced his way into his girlfriend's home, assaulted her, and struck a child who tried to intervene.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A 36-year-old Hopkinsville man named Detrik Sharber has been charged with multiple crimes, including fourth-degree assault, first-degree burglary, third-degree criminal abuse, and second-degree strangulation, after allegedly forcing his way into his pregnant girlfriend's home, assaulting her, and striking a 12-year-old child who tried to break up the fight.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents, especially those involving pregnant victims and children, are a serious concern in the community. This case highlights the need for stronger enforcement of protective orders and greater support services for victims of abuse.

The details

According to the Hopkinsville Police, Sharber forced his way into his girlfriend's residence on East 19th Street, causing damage to the door frame. He then allegedly pushed his pregnant girlfriend, leading to a physical altercation between the two. During the fight, a 12-year-old child in the home was reportedly struck in the ribs while trying to break up the incident.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon.

The players

Detrik Sharber

A 36-year-old Hopkinsville man who has been charged with multiple crimes related to the assault of his pregnant girlfriend.

Hopkinsville Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Sharber is being held in custody, and the judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for greater support and protection for victims of domestic violence, especially those who are pregnant or have children present during these traumatic incidents.