Hopkinsville Police arrested 44-year-old Roman Abate of Oak grove after he reportedly stole from a victim and attempted to enter another victim’s house on Friday.
Officers were dispatched to a residence on Belmont Street for reports of a man attempting to unlawfully enter. At the scene, the victim reportedly told officers that Abate was kicking at their door, but left after he was unable to enter.
Officers later located Abate in the area and found that he reportedly possessed a purse from a separate robbery incident. Abate allegedly used force to take the purse and was charged with second-degree robbery.