Pretrial documents lay out prosecutors’ evidence in perjury case against former Bardstown police officer

Former Bardstown Police Officer Nick Houck is facing a perjury prosecution, and newly filed pretrial court documents are providing additional detail on the case prosecutors say they will bring to trial, according to WAVE. WAVE reported that Houck was arrested for perjury on Thursday, June 4. The new materials, shared in the pretrial record, describe the evidence the prosecution intends to present, offering a fuller look at what prosecutors contend the case hinges on. Perjury is a criminal charge tied to statements made under oath. In a pretrial phase, prosecutors typically submit materials they plan to use, along with disclosures required by court rules and constitutional safeguards. In this case, WAVE said the pretrial documents reveal what prosecutors are building the charge around. The filings do not end the case. They are part of a process that includes further court proceedings where the defense can challenge the admissibility of evidence and where the parties may seek rulings on disputed issues before the matter goes to trial. For the Bardstown community, the case is also a matter of institutional accountability. A perjury charge against a former officer can carry broader implications for public trust in testimony used in criminal investigations and court proceedings, particularly when the alleged conduct relates to statements made under oath. The court record’s next steps will depend on scheduling and rulings, including whether contested evidence issues are resolved in pretrial hearings. Until the case reaches a verdict, Houck remains presumed innocent, and the scope of what jurors will hear will be shaped by the court’s decisions on the pretrial submissions.