Kayla Barrett: Kentucky woman charged after allegedly grabbing and strangling high school football player during game

Kayla Barrett, 36, has been charged after allegedly assaulting a Wayne County football player during a high school game, according to the Monticello Police Department.

What police said happened

Police said the alleged incident took place during the third quarter of Wayne County’s Oct. 30 game against the North Laurel High School Jaguars.

According to the department, Barrett allegedly grabbed and strangled the player during the contest. The account identifies the individual as a Wayne County football player but does not provide additional details about the player’s condition.

Incident occurred during game

The allegation places the incident during an active high school football game involving Wayne County and North Laurel. The circumstances described by police involve a spectator or attendee, identified as Barrett, and a player on the field during the third quarter.

The case adds a criminal allegation to an incident that occurred in the middle of a high school sporting event. The information available does not include further details about the specific charge, court proceedings or any subsequent legal developments.

What is known about the case

Monticello police identified Barrett as 36 and connected her to the alleged assault during the Oct. 30 matchup. Any further developments would depend on the ongoing legal process.