An Eastern Kentucky man who is currently behind bars is now facing several charges following a fight with police.

Police in Wayne County responded to a call on Ritner Road around 11 pm Saturday night after multiple people called to report of a man and woman who were suspiciously knocking on random doors of homes in the area.

Deputies found the duo walking down the road when they arrived on the scene. The police then tried to see if the two suspects had any active warrants placed on them. This is when the man, 41 year old Joe Hammond of Monticello, attempted to flee on foot. Police caught up to Hammond, who was found lying face down in the creek in an attempt to hide. 

According to deputies, Hammond was trying to fight them when he was arrested and he also refused medical treatment.

Hammond was arrested and charged with two counts of wanton endangerment of a police officer, resisting arrest, fleeing or evading police, and ramping with physical evidence. 

He was placed in Wayne County Detention Center.