KSP: Madison Co. Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Donald E. Caudy III, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Caudy was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. The […]
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Jessamine County Sheriff Corman
Jessamine County Judge-Executive David West has appointed LT. Anthony Purcell to serve as the Jessamine County Sheriff. The announcement comes after Kevin Corman, who held the position for several years, died on Sunday of natural causes. Purcell will serve as the interim Jessamine County Sheriff until Sgt. Kevin Grimes, who won the primary election over […]
McConnell Secures Over $1 Million in Transitional Housing Funding for Kentuckians in Addiction Recovery
Senate Minoritiy leader Mitch McConnell announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will allocate $1,044,020 to Kentucky for the Recovery Housing Program established under Senator McConnell’s Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry (CAREER) Act. Senator McConnell’s CAREER Act, designed to address the devastating impact of substance abuse on America’s workforce, helps […]
Powell County Man Charged With Trafficking Meth/Fentanyl
The Powell County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a man with a substantial amount of drugs, including suspected deadly fentanyl. On Monday, deputies report they went to a residence on Skinner Branch Rd to attempt to locate 46 year old Billy Dunn, who was wanted out of Montgomery County on an outstanding Probation Violation warrant. Police […]
Police: Stolen Camper Leads To Four Behind Bars
4 people were taken into custody in Garrard county after reports came in regarding a suspicious camper that ended up coming up as stolen. According to the Garrard County Sheriffs Office, early Saturday morning around 4:00am deputies arrived to investigate the call of a suspicious vehicle and camper complaint in the Cartersville community. Following the […]
Madison, Jackson, Powell, Rockcastle Among 12 Counties Randomly Selected to Undergo Post-Primary Election Audit
Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced that, consistent with state law, twelve randomly-selected Kentucky counties will undergo a 2022 post-primary election audit. The audits will be conducted by the Attorney General’s Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nicholas, Monroe, Graves, Metcalfe, Jackson, Hopkins, Pendleton, Boyd, Madison, Powell, Rockcastle, and Grayson Counties to determine if any […]
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Auditor Releases Report for Madison County Sheriff’s Department
The Madison County Sheriff’s fourth quarter report has been released by Auditor Mike Harmon’s office, and according to the team, contained material inaccuracies. This is a repeat finding and was included in the prior year audit report. The sheriff’s fourth quarter report, which serves as the sheriff’s financial statement, was materially misstated reporting $1,042,953 of […]
Gofundme set up for young drowning victim’s family
Natasha Shouse, the mother of Leo Shouse has organized a go fund me following the death of her son in a tragic drowning over the weekend. Leo passed away May 15, from drowning in a creek while fishing with his brothers. The gofundme will help the family cover funeral costs for the young boy. Leo’s […]
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6-year-old Madison County drowning victim identified
High waters in a creek off Red Lick Road near Berea was the culprit for the death of a local 6-year-old. Madison County coroner Jimmy Cornelison says that Leo Xavier Shouse was with family members and fishing along the creek when he slipped into the significantly deep water. A search then ensued for almost an […]
UPDATE: 5 Hospitalized following improper chemical reaction in Berea
At approximately 9:20 this morning, the Berea Fire Department was called to a possible structure fire on Short Line Pike involving an explosion. Upon arrival, crews determined there was no fire, instead, a reaction to an improper mixture of chemicals used to clean and prepare swimming pools. Initially, Berea Fire and Berea Police personnel assisted […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Bath County
On May 6, 2022, Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Bath County Dispatch with a two vehicle fatal collision. The collision occurred on KY 36 west of Owingsville. Through the investigation, it was determined Kenneth Hobbs, 18 years of age from Carlisle was traveling east on KY 36 operating […]
Closure scheduled for Old Richmond Road/US 25 in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds motorists of a scheduled closure for the bridge on Old Richmond Road/US 25. The temporary closure is necessary for a consulting firm to test and paint a portion of the bridge. Tuesday, May 10 through Friday, May 13 – 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day: Old Richmond Road/US 25 […]
EKU Giving Day Breaks All-Time Record
Eastern Kentucky University’s third-ever Giving Day, or #GiveBigE, saw 2,393 donors provide more gifts in a 24-hour period than in any other single day in university history. Gifts arrived from donors in every state in the union during the April 13 event, as well as from alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends that totaled […]
KSP Charges Boyle County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offense
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 27-year-old Brandon P. Hendrickson, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material. Police detail that Hendrickson was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect uploading images of child […]
Madison County Detention Center Deputy Charged with Sodomy
A deputy at Madison County Detention Center has been taken into custody and charged with 3rd Degree Sodomy (DOC, DJJ, Detention Facility). 22 year old Conor Ashton Gray was lodged into the Clark County Detention Center after noon today via Kentucky State Police. According to the citation issued by Kentucky State Police, Deputy Gray allegedly […]
KY 3356 in Wolfe County to be closed Monday, May 9
Drivers who use KY 3356 (Stamper Branch Road) near Toliver in Wolfe County should prepare to use an alternate route on Monday, May 9. The road will be closed near milepoint 4.0 for replacement of a drainage structure. Work will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by 4 p.m., weather permitting. The project […]
Following Rescue of 3 Kayakers, First Responders Issue Warnings
Wolfe county search and rescue was once again hard at work, as Monday they received a call from Powell County Search and Rescue regarding three overdue Kayakers. Team members quickly located one of the group’s vehicles at the Big Branch Canoe Launch located on the Upper Red River. The second vehicle was not located until […]
Alumni Coliseum to undergo multiple renovations, upgrades
Alumni Coliseum, the home of Eastern Kentucky University’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams, athletics administration, Bratzke Center, Exceptional Eastern Experience events, commencement exercises, new student convocation, orientation, All-A Classic, and more, will be transformed as a result of a complete facility renovation. It’s anticipated construction will begin at the conclusion of the upcoming […]
Video: Man attempts to flee police, hits Stanton Police cruisers
A high speed chase that started in Winchester ended up involving officers from Powell County as well when the suspect hit multiple cruisers with his truck and then attempted to flee police on foot. Winchester Police started the pursuit of Aaron Elliot that went through Montgomery County and entered into Powell County. During the chase, […]
Identity of man found dead in Richmond encampment released
The identity of the man found deceased in a homeless encampment in Richmond has been released. According to reports, another inhabitant of the encampment called police when he found the 37-year-old male identified as Bruce T. Jett dead in his tent around 5:50 Friday morning. The Coroner said the last known permanent address of Jett […]
Man Found Dead In Encampment Off Exit 90 in Richmond
The Madison County Coroner reports to WBONTV that a male was found deceased in a homeless encampment in Richmond. According to reports, another inhabitant of the encampment called police when he found the 37-year-old male dead in his tent around 5:50 this morning. Coroner Cornelison says that he still has the difficult job of attempting […]
Final VX Nerve Agent Rocket Destroyed at Depot
The last M55 rocket containing VX nerve agent was destroyed at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) April 19. “We are celebrating two milestones today,” said Dr. Candace Coyle, BGCAPP site project manager. “First, the entire U.S. stockpile of VX nerve agent is now completely destroyed. Next, this marks the completion of the […]
‘Stick it’ to the Kentucky State Police to Raise Funds for Special Olympics
Kentucky State Police once again is showing their support of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) by hosting the ‘Cover the Cruiser’ fundraising event at locations across the commonwealth. During the last week of April, KSP will park cruisers at various public locations and encourages Kentuckians to cover the cruisers with custom SOKY stickers for a minimum donation of […]
