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Glasgow man arrested on kidnapping, assault charges

Feb 20, 2026 | 8:10 AM

STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1

A Glasgow man is facing kidnapping and assault charges after he was arrested on Thursday.

On Feb. 19, Glasgow police officers went to a residence on Lexington Drive in response to a disturbance call, according to a police press release.

A preliminary investigation reportedly determined that Troy Lawson, 42, had come to the residence and assaulted two females there before entering a bedroom, where he took a juvenile child and left the residence with the child, according to the press release.

Officers located Lawson and the child a short distance from the home and returned the unharmed juvenile to the home.

Lawson was arrested and is facing several charges. Those charges include public intoxication on a controlled substance, second-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault with minor injury, second-degree assault, kidnapping-minor and endangering the welfare of a minor.

The arrest was made by Officer Patrick Wade, according to the release.

Key Facts
– Glasgow Police responded to a disturbance on Lexington Drive on Feb. 19, 2026
– Investigators say suspect Troy Lawson assaulted two females at the residence
– Police say Lawson then took a juvenile child from a bedroom and left the home
– Officers located Lawson and the child a short distance from the residence
– Glasgow Police say the child was returned home and was not harmed
– Lawson, from Glasgow, was arrested on multiple charges including kidnapping-minor and assault
– Officer Patrick Wade is credited with making the arrest

Michael Crimmins with Glasgow News 1 contributed to this reporting.

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