One eastern Kentucky constable found himself on the other side of the law. A Laurel County constable turned himself in after a warrant was put out for his arrest.

Kentucky State Police say the warrant was for the arrest of 67-year-old Charles Riley on terroristic threatening and harassing communications charges. Officer Barry Blair says once they contacted Riley, he turned himself in. Blair says the fact that Riley is a law enforcement official doesn't mean he's above the law.

“You have to deal with those situations one by one; each individual. When we receive a warrant, if it's a valid warrant, it gets served regardless of who it is,” Kentucky State Police Officer Barry Blair said.

Some people in the community were not happy when they learned about the arrest.

“I don't think it's right and fair to the public, you know. The law is supposed to be on our side,” Annie Cowden of London said.

Officer Blair says to keep in mind that not all allegations on warrants are true.

“At this time, he's still innocent. Nothing has been proven at this time. So, just for the citizens, I would keep that in mind,” Blair said.

For now, police aren't releasing information on exactly what Riley said that's being considered a terroristic threat and harassing communications.

State police say Riley will most likely remain a constable unless he's proven guilty.

Charles Riley is in the Laurel County Detention Center on a $10,000 cash bond.