Shots fired on Idylwild results in manhunt for Richmond man
On Wednesday October 21st, 2026, Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple reports of shots fired and a possible domestic disturbance in the area of 1050 Idylwild Drive. The incident occurred around noon. Officers say, upon arrival, they encountered a female victim with visible injuries and significant damage to a vehicle. The […]
Man struck and killed by vehicle Wednesday night in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on KY 11 in Lee County. Investigators say a 2013 GMC Acadia, operated by Teresa Barrett, 45, of Lagrange Kentucky was traveling north on KY 11 when she struck a man, […]
Goose Creek Road in Lee County to be closed beginning Monday, April 1, for bridge replacement project
Beginning Monday, April 1, Goose Creek Road in eastern Lee County will be closed for replacement of a bridge crossing the CSX Transportation railroad line. The bridge is located at the intersection of KY 52 and Goose Creek Road between Tallega and Athol. Construction on the new bridge may affect traffic on KY 52 at […]
KY 1411 in Lee County to be closed , March 27th
Drivers who use KY 1411 (South Fork Road) in Lee County should prepare to use an alternate route on Wednesday, March 27. The road will be closed at milepoint 4.5 for removal of trees adjacent to the road. This is approximately 0.4 miles south of KY 11, and is between Noe Mountain Road and the […]
Richmond KSP investigating disappearance of Lee County Woman
***UPDATE***We are happy to report, Tiffany has been found safe. ORIGINAL POST The Kentucky State Police Richmond Post is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person investigation. KSP Post 7 was originally contacted on August 18, 2023, in reference to a missing Lee County woman. Tiffany L. Goosey, 25 years […]
Two die in Lee County crash Saturday night
On Saturday night August 12, 2023, just before 9:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, received a call of a single vehicle collision with possible entrapment on KY-52 west in Lee County. KSP say a 2006 Ford F-150, operated by Joshua Reed, 39 years old, of Versailles, was traveling west on Ky-52 in Lee […]
Couple hatch plot and free Irvine man from Three Forks Jail before being recaptured
In what seems to be a clever, premeditated plot to dupe jail staff at the Three Forks Regional Jail in Lee County, has resulted in further charges for one inmate. According to sources, a woman came into the jail to bond out someone Saturday night, July 15, 2023. The name she gave was someone else housed on […]
KSP investigates fatal collision in Lee County
Friday evening, June 16, 2023, just before 6:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call of a single vehicle collision with possible entrapment on KY-11 in Lee County. A 2006 Toyota Tacoma, operated by Joshua Phillips, 21 years old of Beattyville, was traveling south on Zoe Post Office Road in Lee County when […]
KSP: Richmond man sought in Lee County death investigation
*UPDATE 9/13/22 2:21PM The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is asking for the public’s assistance with locating Logan S. Reed, 33 years old of Richmond, KY. Reed is a person of interest involving an ongoing death investigation in Lee County. Reed is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Reed’s whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement […]
Human remains found in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just after 9:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in reference to possible human remains discovered in Lee County. The initial investigation indicates human skeletal remains were located in a burned structure on KY-52 W. The remains were removed by the Lee County Coroner and will be transported to the […]
Lee County man pronounced dead following mowing incident for Lee County Road Department
In a press released just out from Lee County Emergency Services, an incident occurred around 10:00 am this morning as Lee County Road Department crews were conducting a right of way mowing operation on Hieronymus Loop Road in the Saint Helens community of Lee County. An operator of a tractor and mowing machine was observed […]
Final election results from Lee County
Powell man found stuck between Powell County Schools, tells officer he thought he was in Lee County
Early Wednesday morning, at around 2:00am on 4-13-2022, Deputy Hunter Martin of the Powell County Sheriff’s Office observed the pictured vehicle at the Powell County High School. Upon further investigation by the officer, it was discovered the vehicle was in the grassy area that divides the parking lots of PCMS and PCHS. According to the […]
Update: Missing Elderly Lee County Man Located in Ohio
**Update: Vanderpool was located Thursday afternoon in Ohio and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Multiple agencies report that they are still on the lookout for Lee County resident James “Arkie” Vanderpool. Vanderpool was last seen leaving his residence on Fixer Road in a white 2008 Chevy Extended Cab Colorado pickup truck at 9:00 […]
KY 587 in Lee County to be closed Thursday, May 6
Drivers who use KY 587 (Farmers Ridge) in Lee County will need to find another route on Thursday, May 6. The road will be closed near milepoint 4.3 for replacement of a drainage pipe. This location is between Shady Lane and Lucians Lane. Work will begin around 8:30 a.m., and should be completed by 3 […]
Search & Rescue Teams Continue Searching for Missing Lee County Man
This Tuesday will mark one month since the disappearance of Lee County father Shawn Little. Rescue crews near the Beattyville area began their search after Shawn Little was reported missing from his Short Hollow Subdivision Road home in the early morning hours of December 26th, 2020. Search and rescue officials were also informed that Little […]
KSP Conducts Missing Person Investigation in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a missing person investigation following the disappearance of a man in Lee County. The initial investigation indicates James Sipple, 38 years old of Beattyville, KY, was last seen at his residence on New Virginia Ridge Rd, on October 28, 2020. He was last seen wearing a green […]
$135 Million 4.5 Star Resort Coming to Red River Gorge Area
Planning consultants for a group of eastern Kentucky business and community leaders unveiled a comprehensive tourism strategy for the Red River Gorge region during a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday night and proposed a 4 1/2-star destination resort as an anchor for future economic growth in the region. Red River Economic Development, LLC (RRED) sponsored the planning […]
Beattyville Man Accused of Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend
Kentucky State Police, Post 7 have arrested a man that is accused of shooting his pregnant girlfriend over the Labor Day weekend. Skyler Reese was discovered shot in the head at a Lee County home in Beattyville on September 4th. Police have charged Reese’s boyfriend, Logan Biggs, in connection to the shooting. A close family […]
KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted by Lee County 911 just before 6:00 pm Monday evening, in reference to an accidental shooting. KSP Detectives responded to Fox Hollow Rd in Beattyville where a juvenile suffered a gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation indicates, the juvenile was target practicing with family and friends, when the […]
KSP Make Arrest in Lee County Murder Investigation
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing their investigation into the death of James Allen. As a result of the ongoing investigation, Jason Smith has been located. Smith’s arrest comes after a tip was received about his location. Acting on the information, a coordinated search was conducted by the Beattyville Police Department, Lee County […]
KSP Conducting Murder Investigation in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just after 5:00 am Sunday in reference to a fatal stabbing that occurred on Long Branch Rd in Lee County. KSP Post 7 Troopers responded to the scene and discovered one man deceased. The initial investigation indicates, the deceased was fatally stabbed during an altercation with another […]
KSP Conducts Lee County Death Investigation
From a press release from Kentucky State Police: On Sunday morning, October 6, 2019, The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just after 1:30 am in reference to a fatal stabbing that occurred on KY 52 west in Lee County. KSP Post 7 Troopers and the Beattyville Police Department responded to the scene 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 […]
Horse rescued from Estill County flood gives birth!
A horse that was rescued back in March from a flood in Estill County recently gave birth to a colt. Watch the amazing story on how the rescue unfolds. Some of the horses should have died but were rescued by officials and civilians, including Troy Davison and Andrea Williamson, who owns the Whisper Valley Trails […]
