**UPDATE** Details on shooting/arrest in Dreyfus community of Madison Co.
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 5:00 p.m. tonight, Friday, November 17, 2023, in reference to a shooting that occurred outside of a residence on Gravel Lick Road, in the Dreyfus community of Madison County. KSP tell WBON-TV9, Steve N. Dargavell, 58 years old, of Richmond, and Jonah L. Skaggs, 34 […]
Shooting Friday on Doylesville Road in Madison Co. sends one to hospital, one to jail
The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, was contacted just before 2:30 p.m. this afternoon in reference to a shooting that occurred on Doylesville Road in Madison County. The initial investigation indicates Robert Girdner, 42 years old of Richmond, came to the property of Jerald Barger, 74 years old of Madison County, and confronted him. […]
KSP looking for three peat in best looking cruiser contest, appeals for your support
The Kentucky State Police is seeking its third consecutive win as ‘America’s Best-Looking Cruiser’ and invites Kentuckians to vote online in support of the agency. KSP won back-to-back championships in 2021 and 2022, earning the coveted calendar cover spot on the AAST yearly calendar. The agency has placed in the ‘Top 3’ in the past […]
KSP Richmond Post responds to Owsley County murder, killer sought
This morning, May 16, 2023, just before 9:30 a.m. Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call from Owsley County Sheriff’s Department requesting investigative assistance in regard to a deceased male located inside of a residence on Winkler’s Branch Road in Booneville. Kentucky State Police Troopers, Detectives, and Owsley County Coroner Rob Morgan responded to […]
Estill County man arrested by KSP for possession of child related sexual performance matter
An Estill County man was arrested today and charged with possession of sexual performance matter by a minor over 12, but under 18, 1st offense. Kentucky State Police took Joey (Joesph) Hicks, 53, of Estill County into custody and booked him in the Three Forks Regional Jail in Beattyville. Hicks has been a volunteer fireman for […]
Numerous Troopers involved in pursuit beginning in Laurel, passing through Madison and ending in Scott County
Many travelers on I-75 reported numerous Kentucky State Troopers in pursuit of a vehicle Wednesday afternoon. Laurel County Sheriff John Root tells us, Laurel Sheriff’s interdiction units and narcotics detectives arrested two individuals on Wednesday night April 13, 2022 at approximately 9:30 PM. The pursuit began when sheriff’s investigators attempted a traffic stop on West […]
Kentucky State Police Recognize Crime Victims’ Rights Week
In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 18-24), Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are raising awareness for victims’ rights and renewing the state’s commitment to serving all victims of crime. This year’s nationwide theme is ‘Support Victims, Build Trust, and Engage Communities.’ “This week of recognition reinforces our commitment to […]
KSP Charges Laurel Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
On July 28, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Nicholas D. Lucas, 30, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Lucas 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 […]
KSP Conducts Death Investigation After Human Remains Found in Jackson County
From a Press Release from KSP: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a death investigation following human remains discovered in Jackson County. The initial investigation indicates KSP Posts 7 was called just after 4:30 pm yesterday, after a tip was received in reference to possible human remains that were in a rural part […]
KSP Conducting Death Investigation Following Irvine Fire
From a press release from Kentucky State Police: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a death investigation following a fire that occurred last night at a residence in Irvine, KY. KSP Post 7 was contacted by Estill County 911 requesting assistance with an investigation after the Irvine Fire Department located human remains while […]
KSP Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
From a KSP press release: (September 3, 2019) –The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted […]
Full Details, Arrest Information from this Morning’s Multi-County Police Chase
Following a high speed chase that spanned Rockcastle into Northern Madison County, the driver from Ohio racked up over a dozen charges. According to the arrest citation, 21-year-old Seydine Toure was seen by KSP troopers driving recklessly in the area of Rockcastle County on I75 notorious for continual construction zones. Police report that Toure was […]
Multi-County Chase with Kentucky State Police Ends in Madison County
Multiple witnesses saw a chase on I75 this morning, within the past hour. According to Kentucky State Police, the chase with the black Mercedes began in Rockcastle County, where a trooper attempted to pull the driver over. However, the car continued into Madison County, where witnesses told WBONtv that it was seen going at excessive […]
KSP: number of children dying in hot cars is reaching epidemic proportions
FRANKFORT, Ky. – With the mercury levels on the rise this week, KSP is renewing its plea for parents to be extremely cautious about leaving children in hot cars. It may seem like common sense, but statistics show that these deaths are on the rise in the U.S. According to the safety organization Kids and […]
KSP Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws […]
One dead in Madison County fatal collision
The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Lancaster Road (KY-52W) near Milton Lane in Madison County at around 8:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The initial investigation indicates that 18-year-old Marcus X. Lewis II of Harrodsburg, KY, was driving a 2006 Hyundai Sonata towards Richmond, when the vehicle drove […]
Kentucky State Police Discover House of Drugs in Berea
The Kentucky State Police arrested a man recently for allegedly trafficking marijuana. Officers went to a residence in Berea in an attempt to serve a warrant but instead arrested a different individual; 67-year-old Stephen Daffron. According to reports, there was a container containing a white crystal substance suspected to be methamphetamine that can be see […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Jackson County Crash
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday afternoon on HWY-3630 in Annville, KY. The initial investigation indicates that Flora Grubb, 70 years old of Manchester, unintentionally drove into the path of an oncoming vehicle while she was pulling out of the Town & Country Market parking lot just […]
Man arrested for allegedly attempting to have sex with Estill County student
Kentucky State Police was dispatched to Estill County High School on Wednesday in reference to a student communicating with a man via Facebook Messenger for the purpose of sex. Further investigations revealed that 35-year-old Torstein Torstienson initially tried to contact the teen for sex in September 2018, but was unsuccessful. He later on dated one […]
Suspect Attempts to Dump Suspected Methamphetamine During Traffic Stop, Drugs hit Trooper’s Cruiser
A man observed by Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement and Special Investigations was recently pulled over and charged with a handful of offenses, including tampering with physical evidence where he allegedly threw suspected methamphetamine onto the interstate. According to the citation, Peter Auel was observed by the trooper going much slower than surrounding traffic and […]
AMBER ALERT issued for missing teen in Dawson Springs
An Amber Alert has been activated for a missing teenager in Dawson Springs. Officials say that Lauryn Sizemore was last seen at around midnight on March 30, 2019 inside her bedroom in Dawson Springs. She was noticed missing from her home at 09.30 AM that morning. The man she is believed to be with is […]
Lexington Man Held in Madison County After 4 County Police Chase
According to Kentucky state police, troopers took into custody a Lexington man after a high-speed chase early this morning. Troopers report that the chase took them through four counties, where they were pursuing 19-year-old Teonte White. White is facing a handful of charges after a trooper attempted to pull over the silver Dodge Avenger that […]
Have you Registered Your Emergency Contact with your License Yet?
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has teamed up with the Kentucky State Police and Department of Criminal Justice Training to launch a new online service that allows state license, permit, and ID holders to designate a preferred contact law enforcement can notify in the event the cardholder is involved in a vehicle crash or emergency […]
69-year-old man breaks into house to see family, gets arrested
The Kentucky State Police received a complaint of a person breaking into a residence in Waco. 69-year-old William Wood was found sitting on the couch of the apartment. He allegedly busted a window to open the side door. Reports say that he claimed he only wanted to see his ex-wife and son. The victim reportedly […]
Man allegedly attempted to kill state trooper in Powell County
Police arrested a man who allegedly attempted to drive over a state trooper yesterday. Officials say that the trooper tried to stop a car that was reported stolen but the driver refused to stop. The driver, later on identified as Michael Osborne, led police on a car chase through Powell County. The trooper managed to […]