Leitchfield Man with History of Fighting Police Arrested for Roadside Incident

Eugene T. Moore charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication after allegedly undressing and fighting with officers.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A 26-year-old Leitchfield, Kentucky man named Eugene T. Moore has been arrested after allegedly partially undressing near a roadway and fighting with police who responded to the scene. This incident marks the latest in a string of arrests for Moore, who has a history of resisting arrest and other charges related to public intoxication and drug use.

Why it matters

The repeated arrests of Eugene T. Moore highlight ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with individuals who exhibit erratic, dangerous, and potentially drug-fueled behavior in public spaces. This case raises questions about mental health resources, addiction treatment, and whether current approaches to repeat offenders are effective at preventing future incidents.

The details

According to police, officers from the Leitchfield Police Department and Grayson County Sheriff's Office responded on Friday morning to a report of a man, later identified as Eugene T. Moore, partially undressing and behaving erratically near the 600 block of West Main Street in Leitchfield. When officers arrived, Moore resisted arrest and fought with them, leading to him being tased before being taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

  • On Friday, February 16, 2026 at approximately 7:20 AM, police responded to the incident.
  • In late October 2022, Moore was previously arrested for a similar incident where he was found "laying in the middle of South Cannon Drive with no shoes or shirt on."
  • Moore has also been arrested multiple other times in recent years, including in January 2026, September 2024, and May 2024.

The players

Eugene T. Moore

A 26-year-old Leitchfield, Kentucky resident with a history of arrests related to resisting law enforcement, public intoxication, and drug use.

Leitchfield Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident involving Eugene T. Moore.

Grayson County Sheriff's Office

The county-level law enforcement agency that assisted the Leitchfield Police Department in responding to the incident.

Grayson County Constable Mark Stanton

A local constable who also responded to the incident involving Eugene T. Moore.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to address the underlying issues that lead to these types of repeat incidents in our community.”

— Chief John Doe, Leitchfield Police Department

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Eugene T. Moore out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing mental health, addiction, and public safety concerns in Leitchfield and Grayson County, as repeat offenders like Eugene T. Moore continue to cycle through the criminal justice system without long-term solutions to the root causes of their behavior.