Princeton, Kentucky

A cable technician and his supervisor were jailed late last week after a customer dispute escalated into a shoving match between the Mediacom employees and the Princeton, Kentucky police.

Under arrest are Shannon K. Parker, 46, of Indian Avenue, Oak Grove, and 55-year-old Phillip R. Tosh of Centennial Drive.

Police officials responded to a call from 509 North Jefferson Street over an argument between a customer and the cable technician.  When police arrived, they report Parker was using loud, obscene language and refused to follow police instructions to calm down.

Tosh, a Mediacom supervisor, then joined the fracas and reportedly shoved one of the officers attempting to take Parker into custody.

The Times-Leader reports both men were arrested and lodged in the county jail.

Parker was charged with disorderly conduct. Tosh was charged with third-degree assault on a police officer and hindering prosecution or apprehension.

The investigation continues, and other charges are possible, police told the newspaper.