Woman Charged with Strangulation After High School Football Game Altercation
A Kentucky woman, Kayla Barrett, has been charged with second-degree strangulation after she allegedly ran onto the field during a high school football game in Wayne County and choked a player. The incident occurred on October 30th during a game…
Lima, OH, November 10, 2026 — A woman has been charged with second-degree strangulation following an incident that occurred on the field during a high school football game. The event took place on October 30th in Wayne County, Kentucky, during a match between Wayne County High School and North Laurel High School.
The individual identified as Kayla Barrett allegedly entered the field of play and initiated an altercation with a player. Authorities have stated that Barrett choked the player. Following the alleged assault, the player reported experiencing difficulty breathing.
Emergency medical services attended to the player at the scene. The player was subsequently treated and has since been released from the hospital.
Kayla Barrett faces charges of second-degree strangulation in connection with the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the alleged on-field assault were not immediately available.
The game was between Wayne County High School and North Laurel High School. The reported date of the incident was October 30th.
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