Police/Safety
Panic and confusion was the scene yesterday afternoon at the Fayette Mall in Lexington. For many patrons, what started out as a normal shopping trip quickly escalated into a traumatic ordeal after gunshots rang throughout the building. Lexington Police Sgt. Donnell Gordon says that the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday in the central area […]
Boyle County emergency officials, along with KSP arson investigators, are still determining what caused the deadly fire which broke out early Sunday morning. The fire that started on the site of the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville claimed the life of one individual who was inside of a camper. Officials from the Danville Police Department say […]
There may have been some clouds in the sky, but it didn’t rain on Madison Central freshman Campbell Doty’s Wish Reveal Parade Friday afternoon. The parade which saw parents, police, and even a princess, served as a reveal for Campbell’s wish which was granted by the Make a Wish Foundation. Campbell’s special wish revolved around […]
Earlier today, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 32 year-old Andrew Evans on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Evans 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 […]
The Richmond Police Department is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other law enforcement agencies throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign, which lasts from August 21st through September 7th, will see increased police presence on the roadways, especially during the traffic-heavy Labor Day weekend. […]
A man was reported to the Kentucky State Police, Harlan Post on Sunday after it was alleged that he was attempting to sell a child at a gas station in Corbin. KSP investigators confirmed that Harry Day of Corbin had tried to sell the child for $2,500. A description and license plate of the vehicle […]
Richmond Police were recently called to investigate a complaint at the East Main Street CVS location, where it was alleged that a male subject was “covered in blood”. Upon the officer’s arrival to the location, the victim was located nearby with a large amount of blood visible on his shirt. Further investigation revealed a large […]
One woman has been pronounced dead following a fatal three-vehicle crash which happened Tuesday morning on Georgetown Road. Kentucky State Police officials say that the 19 year-old woman was killed in the crash which happened in Frankfort. Two other people were taken to nearby medical facilities. Traffic has resumed flow on Georgetown Road between Providence […]
The Richmond Police Department recently took a man into custody following “several reports of drug trafficking complaints” to the HIDTA drug task force. The suspect, Lincoln Jackson, had, according to a source, “any drugs they wanted”. Following warrants executed after a traffic stop, police allegedly located multiple rounds of ammo and a duffel bag filled […]
On Thursday afternoon, the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team received an emergency call in regards to an injured hiker in the Cloud Splitter area in Menifee County. SRT members were dispatched to the subject’s location near the base of the mountain where they made contact with them. According to officials, the hiker slipped while […]
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is seeking to fill 30 full-time and part-time Telecommunicator positions at 14 various post locations across the Commonwealth. KSP Spokesperson Sergeant Josh Lawson says the agency is experiencing an unprecedented level of Telecommunicator vacancies. “It’s concerning for us to face this kind of shortage in one of the more critical areas […]
Rockcastle County officials have reported that one person has died as a result of an early morning traffic accident which occurred on I-75 near mile marker 68. Upon arrival and through investigation, KSP Officer Erik Stallsworth discovered a tractor trailer operated by 23 year-old Hardeep Singh. Singh reportedly struck a compact car being operated by […]
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office made an early morning arrest after deputies observed a suspect recklessly driving along KY Hwy 909. Police initiated a traffic stop on the SUV, where they discovered the two individuals to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, a glass smoking pipe, scales, and used plastic bags. Authorities say “his and […]
Jackson County officials were notified of an accident Saturday evening involving a vehicle and pedestrian which occurred along KY Highway 421, north of Sandgap. According to officials, Richard L. Rose was walking along the highway when he was accidentally struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stayed with Jones until authorities arrived to […]
Following the discovery of a deceased male subject along the KY 552/railroad tracks intersection Saturday afternoon, Laurel County officials opened a death investigation. Investigators from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported that 38 year-old Brandon North was apparently struck by a train and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was conducted on North’s […]
In conjunction with Wallingford Broadcasting and WCYO the Coyote, the County has declared Friday, August 14th as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. With the latest news regarding the possible defunding of Police Departments across the Country, Wallingford Broadcasting wanted to give back to those who keep us safe: all first responders. Wallingford Broadcasting has worked with […]
In the early morning hours, a motorcycle wreck resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man. According to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, John David Pentecost of 4 Mile Road in Richmond lost control of the motorcycle near Old US 25 North/Clay’s Ferry near the Kentucky River and Boone’s Trace subdivision. This is the same […]
Earlier this week, the Richmond Police Department responded to a reported collision at a Speedway gas station located on the Eastern Bypass. Two vehicles were struck by the suspect, resulting in injury to one of the victims. According to the arrest citation, 30 year-old Megan Maerean was behind the wheel when the incident occurred. Maerean’s […]
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