EKU gives ”all clear” after tense period at Model School stemming from senior “prank”
Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. EKU issued an emergency alert stating that a suspicious item had been found at the Model Laboratory School following dismissal of classes and ordered an immediate evacuation of the area. Everyone left at model was evacuated. The public was advised to avoid the area of Model School. EKU Police headed […]
Expect spring and summer check point/stops by Richmond Police
The Richmond Police Department announced today they will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints beginning in May and ending in December 2023. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes. The Police Department, in a statement released today said “Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used […]
Richmond Police make early morning arrest at Glenn Marshall Elementary School
Another arrest on a Madison County School property occurred this Thursday morning resulting in a statement from Glenn Marshall Elementary School located on the Robert R. Martin Bypass in Richmond. Glenn Marshall Principal, Jill Whitaker, issued this statement on social media this morning in regards to the incident: The school confirms that just before 7a.m. […]
Richmond Police arrest man sought in connection to Lee County death
Richmond Police have arrested a ‘person of interest’ in the case involving human remains found a burned structure in Lee County last week. The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post announced Reed was a person of interest in the case yesterday and asked for the public’s assistance with locating the suspect. According to Richmond Police, the […]
RPD-Woman wanted, possibly in danger
From the Richmond Police Dept this afternoon, Amy Johnson is missing and possibly endangered. Ms. Johnson was last seen on July 20, 2022, around 9am. She was reported missing by her family on August 1,2022. Ms. Johnson is dependent on medication and could be in danger if she does not receive it. Ms. Johnson was […]
Richmond Police need to find this man
Officer Hacker of the Richmond Police Department is hopeful someone in our community recognizes this male or his vehicle regarding a theft investigation which occurred at one of our special events. No other specific details have been released, but if you have any information, please contact Officer Hacker by calling dispatch at 859-624-4776 or email […]
Help identify individual sought by Richmond Police
Do you recognize the man in these photos? Richmond Police Department would like to speak to him about a recent theft at a local business. Please contact Officer Faulkner via email at [email protected] or call at 859-624-4776.
Richmond Police seek man for damage to local business
Officer Mullins of the Richmond Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying this suspect who caused a substantial amount of damage to one of our local businesses. If you can assist in the investigation, please contact Officer Mullins at [email protected] or call 859-624-4776. More pics of the suspect and his truck below.
Richmond Police looking for these individuals in relation to local theft case
Take a good look at this couple. Richmond Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these individuals about a theft at a local business. If you know either of their identities, please contact Officer Faulkner via email at ef[email protected], or call Richmond Police at 859-624-4776.
Richmond Police announce upcoming checkpoints in the city
The Richmond Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout April and May 2022. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes. Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to enhance highway safety. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing traffic laws to reduce […]
Retired Richmond police officer succumbs to Covid-19
Susan Denise Casteel, age 54, of Berea, passed away last week after a long hard battle with Covid, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Ms. Casteel was a retired police officer with the Richmond Police Department. She was born in Berea. According to the Lakes Funeral Home website, here are details of her services and obituary: In addition […]
Do you know these people? RPD wants to know
Do you know any of these individuals? RPD would like to speak with them regarding thefts at a local businesses. Please contact Officer Faulkner at 859-624-4776 or email at [email protected]
Man in standoff with police on Turpin Drive Arrested *UPDATED*
A man with a gun, who had barricaded himself in an apartment on Turpin Drive may have now surrendered. Richmond Police, fire and other agency units have been on the scene since before 8 am, evacuating apartments and blocking the street to entry. WBON TV news sources from the scene report units are dispatching at […]
RPD on the lookout for missing man
Richmond Police is asking for the public’s help in order to locate a missing man. According to police, 33 year old Matthew Cox was last seen on the 27th of November at approximately 6 P.M. Officials say he may be driving a 2017 Toyota Camry, described as red or maroon in color. Matthew was last […]
Safely dispose of unused medication this weekend during Drug Take Back Day
If you have any expired, unused, or unwanted medication now is your chance to safely and properly dispose of it. The annual Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, October 23 from 10 AM to 2PM. The Richmond Police Department says that this year, they are working with the M.O.R.E. (Madison Opioid Response and […]
RPD Announce Latest Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Richmond Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout August and September 2021. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes. Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to enhance highway safety. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing traffic laws to reduce […]
RPD Investigation Results in Sizable Drug Bust
Richmond Police recently made a sizable drug bust following a narcotics investigation. According to the Richmond Police Department, on April 1st around 11 p.m., officers executed a search warrant at a residence located at 206 McDaniel Ave following an ongoing drug investigation. Upon executing the warrant, police made contact with the tenants of the residence, […]
Two RPD Officers reprimanded following alleged on-the-clock sexual activity
Two officers with the Richmond Police Department are now off duty following allegations that the pair were engaging in sexual activity while on the clock. Assistant Chief Rodney Richardson reports the pair received disciplinary action following an internal investigation. One of the officers, Major Rodney Tudor, resigned from his position effective February 12th, and the […]
Man Indicted for Leaving Bloody Car Wreck, Resisting Arrest
A Madison County grand jury recently indicted a local man on charges of resisting arrest, first degree wanton endangerment, fourth degree assault, and leaving the scene of an accident. Richmond officers were called to a single-vehicle injury accident near Red House Road back in November when a driver called police claiming that 33-year old Joe […]
Hole in Floorboard of Truck Lends Clues for Drug Arrest
A traffic stop for no registration plates led to a drug arrest for a Richmond man. According to Richmond Police, Anthony Bartley was seen in the vehicle in question, but originally gave officers false identifying information as the name of a former classmate of his. Bartley then told officers of his real name following a […]
RPD: Altercation Leads to Strangulation and Assault Charges for Richmond Man
A Richmond man was recently taken into custody on charges of strangulation, 4th degree assault, and resisting arrest following a call to Baptist Health Richmond. According to the citation from the Richmond Police Department, officers arrived at the hospital to speak to the victim, who stated that her partner, Carlos Igo, started an altercation when […]
Suspect Allegedly Gets Irate With Officers When Learned of Sexual Abuse Charges Against Him
Richmond Police recently responded to a call regarding a man that the victim reported attempted to get into her home and then forcibly kissed her. Police report that 22 year old Joseph Odom of Mount Rushmore Drive had allegedly forcefully kissed a female victim and forced his way into her apartment. The citation details that […]
Richmond Trio Arrested on Handful of Charges Including Sexual Abuse, Attempted Incest
A Richmond woman was recently taken into custody and charged with 1st degree criminal abuse of a child under 12 after she came to the police department to speak about a previous case. According to the citation, 32-year-old Valerie Spivey said that she admitted her husband, CV Rose Jr, had allegedly been sexually abusing a […]
Richmond Police Nab Dozens of Arrests in Operation Broken Cart
From a press release from the Richmond Police Department:
Afternoon News Brief 3/5/19: Doe Urine Incident at Walmart, OD with Child in Backseat, Tornado Drill Day, 18-Wheeler Turnover Footage
Afternoon News Brief 3/5/19: Doe Urine Incident at Walmart, OD with Child in Backseat, Tornado Drill Day, 18-Wheeler Turnover Footage
