LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities have taken a Taylorsville man into custody after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a school in Oldham County.
According to an arrest citation, 28-year-old Shawn Hovekamp used his vehicle to damage a door to Goshen Elementary to gain access to the building.
Hovekamp allegedly drove into the garage that was opened then drove out the closed-door garage causing $1000 worth of damage to the garage and damage to the elementary school.
He also caused damage throughout the Hillcrest neighborhood, according to a letter sent to parents and staff on Sunday.
“The damage to the building was minimal and will be repaired immediately,” the letter read.
An Oldham County Schools spokesperson said there were no students and staff in the building at the time of the incident.
The spokesperson said police quickly arrested Hovekamp and he was charged with four counts of wanton endangerment, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, reckless driving, two counts of burglary, criminal mischief and fleeing or evading police.
School for Oldham County students is back in session on Aug. 9.
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