CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (January 7, 2025) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers arrested an Adair County man last night on drug trafficking charges after a vehicle pursuit.
On January 6, 2025, at 10:26 P.M. EST, a KSP Trooper attempted to perform a traffic stop on a 2018 Ford Escape on Blue Hole Road in Taylor County for a traffic violation. The vehicle did not stop when the Trooper activated his emergency equipment, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued onto Crooked Creek Road in Adair County, concluding when the vehicle left the roadway and entered a field. Upon termination of the vehicle pursuit, the operator exited the vehicle and fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Troopers apprehended the individual, identified as Bradley Dale Streeval, 46, of Knifley.
Bradley Steeval was arrested and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. Mr. Steeval was charged with the following charges:
- Fleeing or Evading Police - 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
- Fleeing or Evading Police - 1st Degree (On Foot)
- Trafficking Controlled Substance - 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Wanton Endangerment - 1st Degree (Police Officer) (4 Counts)
- Criminal Mischief - 2nd Degree
- Speeding 26 or More Over Speed Limit
- No Seat Belt
- And other traffic violations
The case remains under investigation by Trooper Daniel Smith. Trooper Smith was assisted by other KSP Troopers, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office.
