PACO PAZ, 21 OF RUSSELL SPRINGS, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR DUI (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), NO OPERATOR'S LICENSE, NO INSURANCE, & FAILURE TO REGISTER TRANSFER OF MOTOR VEHICLE.

LODGED IN THE CASEY COUNTY JAIL.

JENNIFER L. McCABE, AGE 36, ARRESTED BY DANVILLE POLICE FOR DUI, CARELESS DRIVING, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE), POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, & ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A LEGEND DRUG.

BRIAN A. RASNAKE, AGE 41, ARRESTED BY DANVILLE POLICE FOR BURGLARY-3RD DEGREE, CRIMINAL TRESPASSING-3RD DEGREE, & THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING/SHOPLIFTING (UNDER $500).

BRADLEY C. WATTS, AGE 23, ARRESTED BY DANVILLE POLICE FOR BURGLARY-3RD DEGREE, THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING/SHOPTLIFTING (UNDER $500), & POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

LODGED IN THE BOYLE COUNTY JAIL.

ROBERT L. REED, 28 OF STANFORD, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR DUI & FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS.

LODGED IN THE LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

BOBBY L. HAGAN, 33 OF DANVILLE, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE/2ND OFFENSE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), & POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED).

LODGED IN THE CASEY COUNTY JAIL.

JAMES A. SUMLER, 46 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY BURNSIDE POLICE FOR SPEEDING (19 MPH OVER LIMIT), RECKLESS DRIVING, NO TAIL LAMPS, NO INSURANCE, NO REGISTRATION RECEIPT, REAR LICENSE NOT ILLUMNATED, FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS, DUI (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE), POSSESSION OF HANDGUN BY A CONVICTED FELON.

LODGED IN THE PULASKI COUNTY JAIL.

MARY BEGLEY, AGE 63, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR DUI.

MELISSA WARREN, 40 OF CRAB ORCHARD, ARRESTED BY LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR RESISTING ARREST, & DISORDERLY CONDUCT-2ND DEGREE.

BRITTNEY COPE, 29 OF MOUNT VERNON, ARRESTED BY DEPUTY PRUITT WITH CASEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR GIVING OFFICER FALSE ID, & THEFT OF IDENTITY.

LODGED IN THE LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

The Liberty City Water Plant has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the South end of Adams Street, along with Sanders, and Griffith Streets. Also, East Casey County Water District has a boil water advisory for Cedar Hill Road AND Shop Hill Road until further notice! Consumers in those areas should bring any water used for human consumption to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes. This advisory remains in effect until further notice.

SOMERSET, KY (Tue 28 Aug 2018) - The Kentucky Department of Highways will temporarily close U.S. 127 Business in Russell County at mile point 11.7 (Greasy Creek bridge), for bridge maintenance, beginning at 8amCT, Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Crews will close the route at approximately 8amCT and will re-open by approximately 6pmCT, each day, Tuesday, September 4 through Friday, September 7. The start date and duration may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. A detour route will be signed via KY 619. 
goky.ky.gov 

An asphalt truck overturned on Russell Springs Road (Hwy 80) on Tuesday afternoon, August 28, 2018 at approx. 4pmCT. No one was injured.

The Adair Co. School Board held a special called meeting on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Jim Leib has details: 

THE CASEY COUNTY FISCAL COURT WILL MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 8AM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE OLD COURT HOUSE. THE MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

On Monday, August 27, 2018 at approximately 11:40amCT, members of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, Russell Springs Police Department and Kentucky State Police executed a search warrant at 342 Voils Road, Russell Springs. The joint investigation and search resulted in 3 persons being arrested for Trafficking in Methamphetamine, one person was arrested for Possession of Meth, and more than 4 ounces of “crystal meth” was seized along with $3,978.00 cash.

Those arrested and the criminal charges they are facing include:

1. Mary Jo Brown, age 51 – Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession of Marijuana.
2. Bobby G. Smith, age 54 – Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Prescription Controlled Substance Not In Proper Container, Driving on Expired Operators License
3. Daniel Joe Brown, age 39 – Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth)
4. Daron McQueary, age 40 – Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth) & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

All four persons were processed and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. More charges are likely when additional evidence is presented to a future session of the Russell County Grand Jury.

Officers involved in the investigation, search and arrests include: Sgt. Mark Cromwell, Sgt. Evan Burton & K-9 Matt, Det. Joey Hoover & K-9 Maxo, and Deputy Nathan Ginn of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department; Sgt. Chasity Shirley, Officer Ethan Pike and Officer Lucas Justice of the Russell Springs Police Department; Trooper Martin Wesley, Trooper Jordan Carter and Trooper Adam Likins of the Kentucky State Police and Officer Zach Carney with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife.               

Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Pulaski County School bus was involved in a non-injury accident at 7:18 am on Slate Branch Spur on Wednesday, August 23, 2018.

Lieutenant Jon Williams of the Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene of the accident to find an automobile and the school bus with front end damage to both vehicles. The operator of the school bus, Serena Bolin, age 40 of Somerset was westbound when it collided with an eastbound Chrysler automobile driven by Tiffany Elliott, age 39 of Somerset.

Preliminary indications of Lt. Williams's accident investigation found that both vehicles were negotiating a sharp curve when they had a front end collision.  There were several students on the bus at the time of the collision; however no one suffered any injuries in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.

A Somerset man was arrested on several drug charges after a traffic stop by Trooper Adam Childress of the Kentucky State Police Wednesday evening, August 22, 2018.

At approximately 6:30 pm Wednesday evening, Trooper Childress observed a blue Pontiac G6 traveling on the 914 Bypass in Somerset.  A check of the registration plate revealed that the owner of the vehicle was wanted on a Circuit Court Incitement Warrant for Trafficking in Methamphetamine.

Trooper Childress conducted a traffic stop and made contact with its driver, David J. Suiter, age 37 of Joe Lewis Road, Somerset, Kentucky.  During the course of his investigation, Trooper Childress contacted Deputy Tim Pierce of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for his assistance in conducting a "walk around" of the vehicle using his canine Leo.

The canine gave a positive alert for drugs within the automobile.  Trooper Childress and Deputy Pierce located multiple baggies of a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine, a baggie containing marijuana, 6 suboxone tablets, and 2 xanax pills and digital scales.

Trooper Childress arrested David J. Suiter and lodged him in the Pulaski County Detention Center under the following charges: 1. Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense-(>2 gms Methamphetamine).  2. Possession of Marijuana. 3. Possession of Controlled Substance, 3rd Degree- Drug Unspecified.

Trooper Childress also arrested a passenger in the car, Larry Walden, age 47 of Slate Branch Road, Somerset on a Pulaski County District Court Warrant for Failure to Comply.  He was also lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.

A Campbellsville, KY nursing home will soon be closing its doors. 

According to Louisville tv station WAVE, officials at The Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility confirmed that they will have meetings with families on Sunday, August 26 at 2 PM and 4 PM about the closing. They said that after the state received complaints about alleged neglect and abuse at the facility, investigators made multiple visits. 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave notice earlier this month that The Grandview Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility will not be participating in the Medicare program as of August 12. The agreement with Medicare was terminated because of a failure to meet Medicare's health and safety requirements, according to the notice. The facility has been notified that Medicare will cease to pay for services sent to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries admitted after August 12, 2018, although payment may continue for up to 30 calendar days for patients admitted on or before August 12, 2018.

The facility's 74 residents will be relocated across the state of Kentucky. CMS said they are closely monitoring the relocation of Medicare and Medicaid patients to other facilities. 

A man wanted for threatening President Donald Trump and other officials may be traveling through Maryland.

A federal warrant was issued for 27-year-old Shawn Christy in June after he made threats on Facebook to the Northampton County district attorney.

Christy also has multiple arrests warrants in Pennsylvania for burglary, probation violation and failure to appear for an aggravated assault cause. He has threatened to use full lethal force on any law enforcement officer that tries to detain him.

The Marshals Service and FBI investigators learned Saturday that a 2001 Jeep Cherokee stolen from Timothy Gilliam--the brother of Adair County Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer--which they believed Christy was driving, was found in a wooded area in Nitro, W.V.

The next evening, the Allegany County Sheriff's Office in Maryland received a call of a suspicious man sleeping in a vehicle in Cumberland, Maryland. Authorities said the man fled, and investigators have identified the man as Christy.

On Monday, a business owner located in the vicinity where Christy had fled, reported a stolen 1997 GMC Sierra pickup truck with Pennsylvania license plate ZGL-2845. The Marshals Service said Christy is considered a suspect in the theft of that pickup truck.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or Christy should call 911 immediately or the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-926-8332. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

RUSSELL COUNTY -- Authorities in Russell County are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area.

It happened Wednesday in Russell Springs.

The coroner identified the body as 22-year-old Dalton Trent Maloy, of Clinton County. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is being performed today at the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort to determine the cause of death. Foul play is not suspected.

The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was called just before 12:30 pm today in reference to a fatal collision involving a passenger car and a horse drawn carriage on KY-39 in Lincoln County near Crab Orchard, KY.

The initial investigation indicates that Mary A. Carter was driving a silver 2005 Ford Expedition north on KY-39, and collided into the back of the horse drawn carriage.  As a result of the collision, Bruce Troyer, 52 years old of Crab Orchard, sustained fatal injuries after being ejected from the carriage.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Lincoln County Coroner.

As a result of the ongoing investigation 64-year-old Mary A. Carter was arrested and is lodged in the Lincoln County Detention Center charged with Driving Under the Influence 1^st Offense.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Post 7 Trooper David Hobbs.

James Comer was the featured speaker at Wednesday’s meeting of the Casey County Chamber of Commerce. The Congressman stopped by our studio yesterday morning and spoke about several issues concerning our District, State, and Nation…

You can call Congressman Comer’s Tompkinsville office toll free at 1-800-328-5629.

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at approximately 1:41pmCT, the Adair County Sheriffs Office, along Adair County Fire Dept., Adair County EMS and Adair County Emergency Management were dispatched to the Adair County Airport to a possible plane crash. Upon arrival, it was determined that a single engine plane had come up short of the runway and traveled over a large embankment and into a fence. The pilot, 72 year old  James Michael Maloney and a passenger, 70 year old Linda Maloney, advised they experienced some problems with the aircraft and communicated on their radio for the nearest airport location, that being the Adair County Airport. The pilot advised that the plane had almost come to a stop, when it suddenly dropped off the end of the runway and was unable to stop, traveling down a large embankment, coming to rest in a fence. The pilot and passenger were not injured. 

KY-FAA out of Louisville, KY advised they would be investigating the next day (Thursday).

PHOTO COURTESY OF ADAIR CO. COMMUNITY VOICE

The Casey County Board of Education held a special called meeting last night concerning the All-Inclusive Playground Project at Liberty Elementary.

Superintendent, Marion Sowders…

Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Somerset man was arrested Friday, August 17, 2018 on various charges including assault of a police officer.

Deputy Matthew Bryant and Deputy Zach Mayfield received information that an individual who was being sought on a Pulaski County Circuit Court Warrant could be found at a residence on Murphy Avenue in Somerset.  

The Deputies, along with Officer Nick Taylor of the Somerset Police Department and Constable Gary Baldock obtained permission to search the residence at 102 Murphy Avenue.  

When officers searched the basement, they encountered an individual hiding from view.  Paul James Pitman, age 43 of White Street in Somerset was ordered to come out into full view of the officers.  Pitman failed to comply with officers commands and began to resist. Deputy Bryant deployed his taser and Deputy Mayfield and Officer Taylor were able to gain control of Mr. Pitman who continued to resist after being tased.

Paul James Pitman was charged with 1. Kentucky State Parole Violation.  2. Resisting Arrest. 3. Assault 3rd Degree-Police Officer or Probation Officer.  4. Terroristic Threatening, 3rd Degree.

Mr. Pitman was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without further incident.  No officers were injured in the encounter.

On Monday, August 20, 2018 at approximately 11:08amET, KSP Trooper Dexter Colvin responded to a single vehicle non injury collision that occurred on Riley Gravel Switch Rd 4 miles southwest of Lebanon. The driver of the vehicle, Tiffany Southerland, 28, of Stanford, KY was operating a green 1999 Ford pickup truck owned by Cody Wren. Trooper Colvin observed a screw driver in the ignition switch and Ms. Southerland stated it was like that when she got in. Southerland stated that she was dropped off at a residence by the owners brother, Chad Wren, and he asked her to drive the vehicle to his house. Trooper Colvin spoke with the owner of the vehicle and he advised that it had been stolen and no one should be driving it because it does not have insurance or registration.

Trooper Colvin arrested and charged Southerland and charged her with No Registration Receipt, No Registration Plate, Failure of Non-owner/Operator to Maintain Required Insurance, 1^st offense and Receiving Stolen Property. Southerland was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. 

At a special called fiscal court meeting on Monday evening, August 20, 2018 in Campbellsville, KY, it was learned that mold is a problem at the Taylor County Judicial Center. Circuit judge Todd Spalding told the Taylor Fiscal Court that the mold is at dangerous levels. Court members are working to correct the situation. 

The Russell County Board of Education had their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 20, 2018. Here's the Wave's Jim Leib . . .

Columbia Police, Kentucky State Police and Adair County Sheriff's office apprehended a male late Monday afternoon, August 20, 2018 after the suspect eluded police multiple times and then finally fled on foot. He was described to the public as a white male with multiple tattoos, short black hair, approximately 5'10" and 180 lbs. Rumors speculated, leaving many to believe officials were on the trail of fugituve Shawn Christie, however it was not.  Ricky A. Franklin, 32, of Columbia, KY was apprehended by KSP. He was arrested on three bench warrants and also charged with Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd degree.

Franklin was lodged in the Adair Co. Regional Jail. 

The Russell County School Board will meet on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 6pmCT at the Board of Education Conference Room.

The Adair County School Board met on Thursday evening, August 16, 2018. Jim Leib has details.

On Thursday around 11am, Casey County Sheriff Jerry Coffman, Deputy Chad Weddle, Deputy Geoff Brown, Liberty Police Chief Steven Garrett, and K-9 arrested Gary Hasty of Broadhead On N US 127 on 3 Madison Co. Warrants, 3 Rockcastle Co. Warrants, and 1 Laurel Co. Warrant. Hasty was also charged with Providing False Information to a Police Officer.

Around the same time, they also arrested Tammy McNew of Hustonville on N US 127 on a Casey Co Bench Warrant for Bond Violation. McNew was also charged with Driving DUI Suspended, and 2 counts of Disregarding Stop Sign. 

They were lodged in the Casey County Jail.

Jenny S. Meece, 45 of Somerset, arrested by Somerset Police officer Taylor for Cruelty to Animals-2^nd Degree, & Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place.

Leah D. Carrender, 52 of Monticello, arrested by Somerset Police Officer Greer for Burglary-3^rd Degree, & Theft by Unlawful Taking (over $500).

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

Kenneth Reed, 34 of Middleburg, arrested by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Ferguson for DUI (Aggravated Circumstance), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, & License to be in Possession.

Lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

There was a bomb threat made Tuesday afternoon in Columbia, KY.

According to the Adair County Sheriff's office,  Adair County 911 received a call of a bomb threat around 1:00 pm Tuesday. An unknown person advised that there was a bomb in the Adair County Judicial Center.  Members of the Adair County Sheriff's office, Columbia Police Department and Kentucky State Police evacuated and searched the building. A short time later it was determined that the building was safe to re-enter.  Adair County Sheriff's office is investigating.

Nicholas T. Lynn, 39 of Liberty, arrested by Deputy Jamie Walters with Casey County Sheriff’s Office for Assault-2^nd Degree, & Assault Under Extreme Emotional Disturbance.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

Carolyn J. Beamer-Sullivan, 25 of Somerset, & Juan F. Lopez, 32 of Lexington, both arrested by Pulaski County Constable Wallace for 3 counts of Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1^st Degree (Heroin/Methamphetamine/Unspecified), & Trafficking in Controlled Substance-2^nd Degree (Non-Narcotic).

Robert C. Godsey, 51 of Science Hill, arrested by Somerset Police Officer Greer for No Insurance, No Registration Plates, Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid, DUI (Aggravated Circumstance), Possession of Marijuana, & Wanton Endangerment-1^st Degree.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

All suspects presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

There will be a public drawing (Pursuant to KRS 118.225) for ballot position at 2:00pmCT on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in the office of Adair County Clerk Lisa Greer, 424 Public Square, Ste 3, Columbia, KY. 

The Russell County Boil Water Advisory on Hwy 910 and the Gosser Ridge area has been lifted.

The Adair Co. Fiscal Court met on Monday evening for a Special Called Meeting. Jim Leib has details.

SOMERSET POLICE HAVE CITED THE CITY’S MAYOR IN A HIT AND RUN INVESTIGATION.

A TEENAGE GIRL WAS STRUCK WHILE RIDING HER BICYCLE SUNDAY. THE DRIVER FLED THE SCENE.  THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LAKE CUMBERLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL. SHE WAS LATER FLOWS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MEDICAL CENTER IN LEXINGTON FOR TREATMENT.

MAYOR EDDIE GIRDLER IS CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE TO RENDER AID OR ASSISTANCE.

THE LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION MONDAY.

ON THE AGENDA WAS A SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH DOU-COUNTY TELECOM. MAYOR STEVEN BROWN HEARD FROM AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING DOU-COUNTY…

THE COUNCIL VOTED TO ACCEPT THE SECOND READING, AND WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.

IN OTHER BUSINESS, MAYOR STEVEN BROWN SUGGESTED SOME CITY STREETS IN NEED OF BLACKTOP REPAIR…

THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL WILL BE SEPTEMBER 10^TH.

THE CASEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MET IN REGULAR SESSION MONDAY NIGHT. 

SUPERINTENDENT MARION SOWDERS...

THE BOARD WILL HOST A SPECIAL SESSION NEXT WEEK, CENTERED ON THE ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND PROJECT, AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPT. 6TH, CONCERNING THE TAX RATE.

(Metcalfe County, KY August 13, 2018) On August 9^th, 2018 at approximately 9:57pmCT, KSP Trooper Ricky Cross was on routine stationary patrol on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway when he observed a maroon 2009 Infiniti traveling east near exit 27 at a high rate of speed. Trooper Cross activated his emergency equipment in an attempt to stop the driver.  The driver attempted to exit the parkway too fast and crashed into the guard rail. 

26 year old Scott Thompson of Edmonton, KY was arrested and charged with Speeding 26 MPH <, Fleeing or Evading Police, 1^st degree (motor vehicle), Wanton Endangerment- 1^st degree, Criminal Mischief, 1^stdegree, Reckless Driving and Failure to Produce Iinsurance Card. Thompson was taken to T.J. Sampson Hospital for medical clearance and lodged in the Barren County Jail.

Shortly after 7pm Saturday, Casey County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Weddle responded to a three vehicle accident on Ky 49.  At the scene Deputy Weddle arrested Jasper L. Blaylock, 39, of Liberty for DUI, disregarding a stop sign, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle, wanton endangerment - 1st degree, driving on a suspended or revoked operator license, leaving the scene of accident-failure to render aid or assistance.

Rebecca M. Schuler, 32 of Waynesburg, arrested by KSP for Burglary-3^rd Degree, & Theft by Unlawful Taking (over $500).

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

Mark W. Bradley, 51 of Somerset, arrested by Officer Salmons with Pulaski Co. Sheriff’s Office for DUI.

Brent M. Dobbs, 35 of Somerset, arrested by KSP Trooper Wells for Wanton Endangerment-1^st Degree, Fleeing/Evading Police-1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle), & No Registration Plates.

Tammy R. Ballou, 50 of Burnside, arrested by Officer Roberts with Burnside Police for Burglary-2^nd Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking (over $10,000), & Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

Ken M. Richardson, 48 of Somerset, arrested by Trooper Cowan with KSP for Kidnapping a Minor.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

Pascual Fuentes, age 30, arrested by Danville Police for DUI, & Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle.

Parker A. Jeter, age 21, arrested by Danville Police for Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia, & Trafficking in Marijuana (Over 8 ounces).

Pamela Whitis, age 62, arrested by Boyle Co. Sheriff’s Office for Speeding (15 mph Over Limit), Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Possession of Controlled Substance-1^st Degree (Opiates), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container, & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Darryl K. Whitley, age 29, arrested by Danville Police for DUI, Reckless Driving, Fleeing/Evading Police-1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Driving on a Suspended/Revoked Operator’s License, No Operator’s License, & License to be In Possession.

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

Dakota S. Perkins, 27 of Waynesburg, arrested by Officer Kirkpatrick with Stanford Police for 2 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine/Heroin).

Matthew Hume, 30 of Lancaster, arrested by Stanford Police for Criminal Littering, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, & Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1^st Degree (Heroin).

Lodged in the Lincoln County Jail.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Two people were killed as a result of a head-on collision over the weekend in Taylor County, KY.

According to witnesses at the scene, 21-year-old Brandon Henry of Campbellsville, KY who was operating a 2015 Volkswagon, was attempting to pass three vehicles in a no passing zone on Hwy 210. Before he could return to the west bound lane, an eastbound 2008 Chrysler being driven by 53-year-old Mark Isham of London, KY approached. Isham drove into the emergency lane to avoid Henry's auto. At the same time, Henry attempted to avoid Isham's vehicle by driving into the eastbound emergency lane and the vehicles struck head-on. Mark Isham was pronounced dead at the scene by the Taylor Co. Coroner. Brandon Henry was treated at the scene by Taylor Co. EMS and transported to Taylor Regional Hospital where he died a short time later. Henry's passenger, Katelyn Carnes of Glendale, KY was treated at the scene and flown by Air Evac to Univ. of Louisville Hospital. 

The accident occurred at 6:15pmET on Highway 210 and was investigated by Dickie Benningfield with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. Taylor Co. Fire & Rescue assisted at the scene.

An Adair County Grand Jury has returned several indictments. The WAVE's Lisa Clark has details: 
 

BRIAN C. ABNEY, 43 OF NANCY, ARRESTED BY KSP TROOPER COWAN FOR CARELESS DRIVING, DUI (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), POSSESSION OF AN OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, NO INSURANCE & NO REGISTRATION RECEIPT.

JOSHUA R. HOLLON, 31 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY SOMERSET POLICE OFFICER GREER FOR THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING/SHOPLIFTING (UNDER $500), POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1^ST DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), & TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.

LODGED IN THE PULASKI COUNTY JAIL.

DARRYL K. WHITLEY, AGE 29, ARRESTED BY DANVILLE POLICE OFFICER RAY FOR DUI, RECKLESS DRIVING, FLEEING/EVADING POLICE-1^ST DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE), DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR’S LICENSE, & NO OPERATOR’S LICENSE.

LODGED IN THE BOYLE COUNTY JAIL.

FREDDIE W. DENSON, 48 OF STANFORD, ARRESTED BY STANFORD POLICE OFFICER KIRKPATRICK FOR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (FIREARM), SELLING A FIREARM TO A PERSON PROHIBITED FROM POSSESSING A FIREARM, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA & DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, & CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A FORGED INSTRUMENT-1^ST DEGREE.

ROBERT DEVINE, 25 OF EUBANK, ARRESTED BY KSP TROOPER STEVENS FOR THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING/SHOPLIFTING (UNDER $500), & CRIMINAL TRESPASSING-3^RD DEGREE.

LODGED IN THE LINCOLN COUNTY JAIL.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

Shortly before 1pm Wednesday, Casey County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Weddle and Constable Ralph Mondie arrested Ryan Sheene, 36, of Liberty. Mr. Sheene was arrested on Lower Brush Creek on an indictment warrant out of Russell County. Sheene was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine) possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal trespassing 3dr degree.

Lodged in the Casey Co. Jail.

William J. Arnett, 29 of Somerset, arrested by Trooper Cowan with KSP for DUI-2^nd (Aggravated Circumstance).

Michael S. Petriw Jr., 36 of Science Hill, arrested by Trooper Cowan with KSP for Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, Disorderly Conduct-2^nd Degree, Fleeing/Evading Police-2^nd Degree (on foot), Possession of Controlled Substance-1^st Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia, Promoting Contraband-1^st Degree, & Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Science Hill man was arrested at 12:35 AM Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018 after an investigation by Sheriff's Deputies involving various sexual offenses involving minors.

Waynard Ray Hughes, age 69 of West Coleman Road, Science Hill, Kentucky was arrested by Sergeant Richard Smith after answering a 911 call of possible abuse of children at his residence on West Coleman Road.

Interviews of two female juveniles, ages 11 and 13 were conducted at the residence by Sergeant Smith and Department of Social Services personnel.

Waynard Hughes was arrested and transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center and charged with the following:  1. Rape, 1st Degree. 2. Sodomy, 1st Degree (6 counts). 3. Unlawful Transaction with a Minor, 1st Degree-Illegal Sex Act, Under 16 Years of Age (2 counts).

The investigation continues by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division.  Constable Gary Baldock assisted Deputies at the scene during the investigation.

Congressman James Comer was in Liberty yesterday for a Town Hall meeting at the Judicial Center.

The Congressman started off the meeting with comments on getting the Farm Bill passed. Comer is on the Agriculture Committee, and Farm Bill Conference Committee. Current bill expires Sept. 30^th.

Comer addressed the issue of health care, saying it was the biggest problem our country is facing. He said the biggest failure of Congress last year was not fixing the health care issue.

Congressman Comer also addressed foreign trade and it’s impact here in Casey County. He says if President Trump hasn’t negotiated a deal by Spring, there may be Congressional action. Comer says the return of manufacturing jobs with benefits is crucial to the future of rural America.

Comer represents Casey and 34 other counties in Central and Western Kentucky. His office is located in Tompkinsville.

Family Medical Centers Open House August 22, 2018 from 1pm-3pmCT.

• Public Intoxication
• Assault 3rd degree (on a police officer) (3 counts)
• Resisting Arrest
• Disorderly Conduct
• Menacing 5 counts
• Fleeing and Evading Police 2nd degree     

The Columbia City Council met on Monday evening. Jim Leib has details.

THE CASEY COUNTY FISCAL COURT MET IN REGULAR SESSION MONDAY.

THE COURT RECENTLY ADVERTISED FOR BIDS FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREETMENT AND RECEIVED ONE BID, FROM DUO-COUNTY TELECOM. THE COURT VOTED TO ACCEPT THE BID AND HEARD FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE, AWARDING THAT BID TO DUO-COUNTY, READ BY AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THAT COMPANY.

UNDER GENERAL BUSINESS, THE COURT VOTED TO RE-APPOINT SHIRLEY HINES TO THE AMBULANCE BOARD FOR ANOTHER TWO-YEAR TERM, AS HER CURRENT TERM WAS EXPIRING. MAGISTRAT ROBBIE MURPHY WAS THE ONLY OPPOSING VOTE.

THE COURT VOTED TO KEEP THE COUNTY TAX RATES UNCHAGED FROM LAST YEAR AT 6.7% PER $100 ASSESSED VALUE FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND FIRE ACRES 3 CENTS.

UNDER ROAD BUSINESS, THE COURT WILL APPOINT A 3 PERSON COMMITTEE TO LOOK INTO REMOVING UNUSED ROADS FROM THE COUNTY INVENTORY.

UNDER JAIL BUSINESS, THE ISSUE OF AQUIRING AN INMATE BODY SCANNER FOR THE JAIL WAS TABLED UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER MEETING.

THE COURT THEN WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND POSSIBLE PERSONNEL ACTION. THE SESSION WENT FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.

THE COURT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A NEW 911 TOWER. THE CONSTRUCTION BID WENT TO WORLD TOWER CORPORATION FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE & SET-UP FEE OF NEARLY $140,000. THE COURT APPROVED A PURCHASE ORDER FOR 30% UP FRONT, WHICH WAS JUST OVER $41,700. THE NEW TOWER SHOULD BE UP AND RUNNING WITHIN 8-9 WEEKS FROM START OF CONSTRUCTION.

Fugitive has ties to Adair & Green Counties!

Clay Ridge, Portland, Milltown Areas of Adair County be very alert...  Be alert for any missing vehicles... Report any suspect activity to 911. 

• AM: Enter from Indian Drive or Bypass. Exit is right turn only to Bypass.
• PM: Enter from Bypass. Exit is right turn only to Bypass.

4 Somerset, KY men were arrested in the early morning hours of Friday, August 3, 2018 following a joint investigation by Sheriff's Deputies and two Pulaski County Constables.

Approximately 2:30 AM Friday morning, Deputy Marcus Harrison was conducting a traffic stop of a vehicle in the Bend of the Lake Shores area of Pulaski County. He was assisted at the scene by Constables Mike Wallace and Gary Baldock.

During the course of the traffic stop, the officers observed a vehicle turn around in the roadway and retreat from the area at a high rate of speed. Deputy Harrison and Constables Wallace and Baldock attempted to overtake the vehicle. While doing so, the observed several individuals standing in a nearby yard. Those individuals began to flee on foot at the sight of the passing police vehicles.

Constable Wallace and Constable Baldock made contact with four individuals after observing one of them hide a shotgun in the bushes as well as a small baggie containing a white crystalline substance. Deputy Harrison located a fanny pack containing drug paraphernalia and a baggie containing 17 grams of methamphetamine as he approached the men being detained by the Constables.

After questioning the four individuals, Deputy Harrison obtained a search warrant for the residence of Jerry L. Townsend, age 44 and Rodney H. Davis, age 44 on Stevens Drive in Somerset. The search of the premises netted the discovery of several firearms (some without visible serial numbers), scales, bag of marijuana, baggie of heroin (suspected), baggie of methamphetamine and a baggie containing 9 unidentified pills. Approximately $800 cash was also recovered.

All 4 men were arrested and charged with the following:
 

Rodney H. Davis, age 44 of Stevens Dr. Somerset, Kentucky

1.  Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (> or =2gms.  Methamphetamine).

Jerry L. Townsend, age 44 of Stevens Drive, Somerset, Kentucky

1. Possession of Defaced Firearm

2. Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

3. Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon

4. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st. Degree, 1st Offense (> or = 10 D.U. Drug Unspecified

5. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense, (> or =2 gms. Methamphetamine)

6. Persistent Felony Offender I

Robin M. Brumley, age 39 of Sierra Drive, Somerset, Kentucky

1. Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 1st Offense

2. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (< 10 D.U. Drug Unspecified Schedule 1 and 2).

3. Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol).

4. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense, (> or = 2 gms. Methamphetamine).

Oscar L. Harless, age 50 of Suncrest Drive, Somerset, Kentucky

1. Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (> or = 2 gms.  Methamphetamine).

2. Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance (Excludes Alcohol).

All 4 individuals were lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without further incident.

The investigation continues by Deputy Harrison and the Narcotics Division of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.

Regular Monthly Siren Test - today (Monday, Aug 6th) at 10:00a,CT 

Congressman James Comer will host a town hall meeting in Casey County on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 at 5:00 pm EDT at the Casey County Judicial Center, located at 231 Courthouse Square Liberty, KY. You are invited to attend to hear a Washington update from Congressman Comer and have the opportunity to ask him questions.

A Russell Springs woman was arrested early Sunday on drug trafficking and evidence tampering charges following an investigation by members of the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and Russell Springs Police Department.

Latisha Dawn Cooper, 32, was taken into custody at the Russell County Hospital emergency room where she had been taken following a traffic stop on U.S. 127 at the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway interchange.

The investigation resulted in the discovery of approximately 8 grams of “crystal methamphetamine”.

Cooper was processed and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on charges of Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (over 2 grams of methamphetamine) and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

The investigation is ongoing by RCSO Det. Joey Hoover, RCSO Deputy Nathan Ginn, RSPD Sgt. Chasity Shirley, RSPD Sgt. Bobby Pritchard and RSPD Officer Ethan Pike. Additional arrests are forthcoming.

Campbellsville Police has received complaints of counterfeit currency being passed at local businesses. The counterfeit currency that has been recovered are $100 bills. Campbellsville Police encourages businesses and individuals to be watchful for suspected counterfeit money.  If you come in contact with any suspected counterfeit bills, please contact Campbellsville Police or your local law enforcement agency.

Regular Meeting of the City Council

Monday, August 6^th, 2018

Campbellsville Civic Center

7:00 PM

510.0   Call to Order………………………………………………………………………….Mayor Tony Young

511.0   Approval of Minutes

512.0   Financials

513.0   Reports

514.0   Old Business

            514.1   1^st Reading of Ordinance #18-03 Annexing The Resort Green River, LLC property

                        Owned by Marie Tucker

515.0   New Business

            515.1   Re-Appointment of Frank Kidwell to Historic Preservation Commission

            515.2   Resolution #18-09 Acceptance of Roadways into City along Southern ByPass

516.0   Public Comments

517.0   Executive Session as allowed by KRS.61.810(b), Deliberations on the future acquisition

            or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to

            affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by

            a public agency.

518.0   Adjournment

A gas pipeline company servicing a large transmission line will be “blowing down” a pipeline at a service point on Milltown Church Rd at approx. 2pmCT today (Saturday). This will create a loud noise that could last 2 hours or more after it begins.  
 

A 2-vehicle crash on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 on Jackson Highway (31W) in Hart County, KY resulted in mulitple injuries. Kentucky State Police say the crash occured when 40-year-old Crystal Stines of Greensburg, KY crossed the center line and collided with an auto operated by 58-year-old Sally Howlett of Ohio.

Stines and Howlett both sustained multiple injuries and were transported to the hospital. The accident occured near Green River Bridge and was investigated by Kentucky State Police. 

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at approximately 7:30 P.M. the Campbellsville Police Department responded to a report of an injury accident on Kentucky 210 in the area of Walmart.

A 2006 Toyota Corolla operated by 63 year old Dawn Scripter of Perryville, KY collided with a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser operated by 21 year old Sarah Gaw of Campbellsville, KY. Scripter was ejected from the vehicle and flown to the University of Louisville Hospital by Air Evac. Gaw was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. 

Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018     

Time: 7:30 P.M.

Location: Kentucky Highway 210 in the area of Walmart

The Russell County School Board met on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Jim Leib has details.

A Nancy, KY man was arrested on various drug charges Tuesday evening, July 31, 2018 by Sheriff's Deputies after a suspicious person complaint was dispatched by the 911 Center.

At approximately 8:30pmET, Deputy Brandon Smith arrived at Lee's Ford Apartments on West Hwy 80 and made contact with an individual in the parking lot. Donald R. Dillon, 27, who was a resident of the apartments, was unsteady on his feet and appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Deputy Smith detected the smell of marijuana coming from Dillon's apartment and was granted permission to search the residence for illegal substances. The search resulted in the discovery of 2.1 grams of methamphetamine, a quantity of small baggies, scales, LSD in tin foil and $1,242 in cash.

Donald R. Dillon was placed under arrest and charged with: Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (>or =2 grams Methamphetamine); Possession of Marijuana; Drug Paraphernalia-Buy or Possess; Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (LSD).

Dillon was transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center without further incident.

The Casey County Board of Education held a special called meeting last night.

Crystal Claycomb, founder and Executive Director of Kendyl & Friends, addressed the Board concerning the construction of an all-inclusive playground at Liberty Elementary School.

The board committed $100,000 and voted unanimously to move forward with that project.

The board also voted to move forward on a couple of construction/renovation projects concerning the sports facilities, concessions, restrooms, and visiting locker rooms. The firm of Sherman-Carter-Barnhart was awarded the project.

The 2018-19 school year will begin with a Professional Development Day, Aug. 6^th, followed by a Staff Work Day, Aug. 7^th, Opening Day for Staff, Aug. 8^th, and First Day for Students on Thursday, Aug. 9^th.