A Kentucky woman was arrested after authorities accused her of locking a 91-year-old man inside her car during a day when the temperature reached 101 degrees Fahrenheit.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Nikki Reed Hoskins, 37, was arrested last Thursday in East Bernstadt, a community located about 75 miles south of Lexington.

According to the investigation, the older adult called 911 around 1:15 p.m. to ask for help. The man claimed that Hoskins left him trapped inside the vehicle after taking the keys because he refused to buy him cigarettes.

Police found the suspect hiding in a home

After receiving the report, the agents went to Hoskins' residence, located about four kilometers from the place where the vehicle remained.

The authorities indicated that the woman refused to leave the house despite repeated calls from the officers. Finally, the agents entered the property and found her hiding in a room.

During the arrest, the suspect allegedly hit one of the officers, for which she was subdued and taken into custody.

Investigators indicated that Hoskins had difficulty speaking, red and glassy eyes, as well as problems standing, so they concluded that he was apparently under the influence of some substance.

The woman was charged with endangering the life of another person, theft by unlawful taking, third-degree assault on a police officer and threats.

Authorities did not say what the relationship was between Hoskins and the 91-year-old man.

Additionally, during his arrest he was served with two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court in cases involving child support, public intoxication, and contempt.

remains detained

Hoskins was transported to the Laurel County Correctional Facility, where she remains detained.

The incident occurred during an intense heat wave that affected much of the United States, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in several states, including Kentucky, where authorities issued warnings due to the risk posed by the extreme conditions.