KSP Investigate Missing Persons Case
Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating a missing persons investigation in Wayne County. The male has been missing since April 13, 2022, around 03:30 AM. James Ray Allen JR., 38 of Crab Orchard, KY. Mr. Allen was last seen at his residence in Monticello at Dishman’s Personal Care Home. Mr. Allen is described […]
Week-long Closure of KY 52 in Estill County to begin Monday, April 25
***UPDATE FROM KYTC: Date of closure has been moved to April 25th*** Drivers who use KY 52 on the east side of Tipton Ridge Mountain in Estill County should prepare for a week-long closure of the route for replacement of a failing drainage structure. The road will be closed near milepoint 17.15 so a culvert […]
KSP Seeks Publics Help Identifying Debit Card Theft Suspect
Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 8 in Morehead are seeking the publics assistance in identifying a person of interest in a criminal investigation involving the theft and unauthorized use of a debit card in Montgomery County. Troopers were notified and began an investigation after the victim’s debit card had been used to conduct transactions […]
Detour for southbound KY 213 traffic in Stanton begins Monday, April 11 to last one month
Southbound drivers who use KY 213 (North Main Street) through the ongoing construction project in Stanton will need to plan for an extended road closure and detour beginning Monday, April 11. As work progresses on the project to widen KY 213 in Stanton and build a new Red River crossing north of town, storm sewer […]
Don’t be alarmed by gunfire noise: depot training to take place Wednesday
The Blue Grass Army Depot will conduct an active shooter training exercise on Wednesday, April 13, starting at 1:00 pm ET. The exercise will involve BGAD employees, first responders, and local and state police. Gunfire may be heard. There is no danger. Weapons used in the exercise are firing blank rounds in a controlled environment. […]
Kentucky State Police Charges Laurel Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested Donald Ray Gilbert, 59, on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Gilbert was interviewed and 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 distributing sexually […]
Richmond man arrested after allegedly egging handful of businesses, threatening to hurt pastors/bomb local church
Richmond Police recently took a local man identified as Frank Newby into custody following multiple threats reported including a potential bomb threat to a local church. According to the citation, the incidents began back on March 14th, where Newby allegedly entered the Vineyard Community Church and engaged in a verbal dispute with the pastor. The […]
Traffic Alert: KY 3332 in Lee County to be closed beginning Monday, April 18
Drivers who use KY 3332 (Pine Grove Road) in Lee County will need to plan for a longer drive beginning Monday, April 18. In order to allow for contractors to install a new box culvert at Long Branch, and for other work associated with the reconstruction of KY 11, the road will be closed at […]
New light ‘shed’ on Berea Appharvest Project
One of the two Appharvest project locations here in Madison County is coming along. According to Appharvest, crews just completed the first lighting test at the AppHarvest Berea indoor farm for salad greens. The high-tech farm’s hybrid lighting uses sunlight boosted by traditional and advanced LED lights that are 40% more efficient. This 15-acre leafy […]
Lane closures scheduled for routes in Madison County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures for two routes in Madison County. The temporary closures are necessary for base failure (asphalt) repairs and paving. Paving operations will begin once the base failure repairs have been completed. work is scheduled for Mon., Tue., Wed. and Thur. of each week during the […]
Three arrested after leading Madison County deputies on multi-county chase
On Sunday April 3rd, 2022 at approximately 12:41a.m., Madison County Deputies responded to the area of S. Killarney to assist the Richmond Police Department regarding a pursuit. Deputies located the vehicle in question traveling on S. Killarney and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle, a white Jaguar, engaged in erratic driving behavior placing officers and […]
Kentucky State Police Post 11 Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Kentucky State Police, London Post which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Pulaski County
Last night, March 31, 2022 at approximately 9:35 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 11, London received a call from Pulaski County 911 requesting assistance with a fatal collision that occurred during a vehicle pursuit on Garner School Road in Pulaski County. Troopers arrived on scene and determined a 2008 Pontiac G8 operated by Timothy S. […]
Duo Arrested for Involvement in Child Sodomy Abuse Investigation Stemming Two Years
A Richmond man was taken into custody following an investigation into possible sodomy charges with a minor spanning multiple years. According to the warrant provided to WBONTV, Brock M. Johnson of Elmwood Drive was taken into custody March 28th by the Richmond Police Department and charged with first degree sodomy of a victim under 12 […]
State Reports that Berea Bypass Project phase II on Track
Work continues on the bypass in berea. According to the city, Phase II of the Berea Bypass is on track for on-time completion. Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley said he has been assured by state officials that the $23.7 million project that stretches from U.S. 25 N. to Highway 1016, then onto Highway 21 E., is […]
Richmond Centre’s Koto Heavily Damaged by Early Morning Blaze
Richmond Fire Department responded to a call coming from a restaurant in the Richmond Centre early this morning around two a.m., citing smoke and flames visible. After fighting the blaze at Japanese restaurant Koto, extensive damage remains, however firefighter and RFP PIO Corey Lewis says the damage is all to the exterior of the building, […]
Speed limit temporarily lowered to 45 mph on KY 499 Irvine bypass
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has temporarily lowered the speed limit on KY 499 (Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass) in Estill County to 45 mph. This reduced speed limit will be in effect for the duration of KY 499’s use as a detour for the closed KY 52 Kentucky River bridge. In addition, signage is in place […]
Man with 5 outstanding warrants attempts to flee Madison County deputies
Madison County Sheriff’s Office report that they recently took a man into custody but not before he took police on a foot chase and struggle. On Wednesday March 23rd, at approximately two am, Deputies initiated a traffic stop near the 2400 block of Red House Road for traffic violations. Throughout the course of the investigation, […]
Inmate-on-inmate assault leads to death
An assault took place inside the Jessamine County Detention center on March 18th where an inmate was assaulted by another inmate, resulting in his death. The inmate which was assaulted was originally sent to the local hospital with serious injuries. The inmate who assaulted the other, Adam Duff, was charged with 1st degree assault. On […]
Man Charged with Manslaughter Following Deadly Overdose
The Nicholasville Police Department took a man into custody and charged him with manslaughter following a deadly overdose. According to police, on January 28th officers responded to an overdose call at Ollie’s on S. Main St. The victim was found unresponsive and passed away from the toxic effects of the drug overdose. Through investigation it […]
Months-Long Drug Investigation Leads to Prosecution of Grow Operators
Prosecution is pending on local property owners following a months-long drug investigation resulting in the seizure of a large scale marijuana grow operation, according to police. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department reports that On Wednesday December 7th, 2021 after receiving multiple complaints of suspected narcotics activity deputies executed a search warrant at 2027 Union City […]
KY 713 closed indefinitely in Menifee County due to damaged culvert
KY 713 (Indian Creek Road) in Menifee County is closed indefinitely at milepoint 9.3 due to a failing drainage structure and pavement damage. This is between Dennis Lane and Hidden Hollow Road, approximately three miles west of Menifee County High School. One lane of the road was originally closed Monday when Transportation Cabinet personnel noticed […]
Coroner: Death Investigation Underway in Estill County After Body Located Near Creek
According to Coroner Jimmy Wise, the body of a male was found late this afternoon in Estill County. The 40-year-old male, identified as Tom Clark Junior (last known address in Estill County) was located on the edge of a field and creek in the area of the 2200 block of Wisemantown Road. Wise says that […]
Man Arrested After Leading Police on 4 County, 60 Mile Police Chase
An attempted traffic stop along I – 75 on Tuesday afternoon which began in Madison County turned into a chase with police, and the suspect being jailed on multiple offenses. According to deputies, at approximately 1:50 PM on March 15th, a call came from Kentucky State Police that had attempted a stop on a white […]
Police: Irvine Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication, Claims he is Joe Biden
An Irvine man was recently taken into custody after he allegedly caused a disturbance at DoughDaddy’s Doughnuts. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department report in the citation that when police pulled up, the man was observed slinging his arms at the pumps and screaming. Upon getting out the cruiser, the deputy reports having to get the […]
