A man out of Pike County is now facing a number of charges after he allegedly broke into an apartment and assaulted the occupants.

 

Officers responded to a call on Habitat Street over a report of a burglary in progress. According to witnesses, 42-year-old Keith Little, of Pikeville, is said to have entered the apartment and assaulted the two women inside. He is also said to have flashed a knife at the women.

 

Upon their arrival, officials spotted Little fleeing the area. A search was conducted and he was found hiding beneath a vehicle in the apartment complex’s parking lot. After placing him under arrest, officers discovered a bag of heroin in his pocket.

 

Little now faces charges of burglary, assault, fleeing from police, and heroin possession.