The Boil Water Advisory for parts of Russell Co. has been lifted. You no longer have to boil your water.
Numerous indictments have been returned by an Adair Co. Grand Jury. Click on links to view.
https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/ADAIR-CO_-INDICTMENTS-JAN-29-2018.pdf
https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/ADAIR-CO_-INDICTMENTS-2-JAN-29-2018.pdf
ADAIR COUNTY CANDIDATES
CO. JUDGE EXEC.
Michael Lee Stephens D
Brandon "Bo" Biggs D
Gale Cowan R
Larry Russell Bryant R
SHERIFF
Harrison Moss D
Josh Brockman R
Dallas Luttrell R
JAILER
Joey White R
Buddy Powell R
CO. ATTORNEY
Jennifer Hutchison Corbin R
Bethany Stanziano Sparks D
PVA
Jordan A. Burton R
Ken Hill R
Jeffrey Scott Neat R
Paul Turner R
Landon Edwards D
COUNTY CLERK
Lisa Greer R
Donna G. Hadley R
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
Dennis Loy D
CORONER
Todd Akin R
MAGISTRATE
DIST. 1
Dave Thomas R
Harold Burton R
Tony Denton R
Terry Sullivan R
DIST. 2
Doug Campbell R
Daryl Flat R
DIST. 3
Sammy Baker R
Philip Nafziger R
Matthew Hadley D
DIST. 4
Sandra Kerns R
Chris Janes R
Ray Fluhr R
Chris Pennington R
Chris Reeder R
LeighAnn Vanarsdale Loy R
DIST. 5
Billy D. Coffey R
DIST. 6
Tony Gabehart Jr. R
Greg Caldwell R
Daril Salyers R
DIST. 7
Billy Rowe R
Stephen Foster R
Terry Hadley R
Michael W. Bryant R
CONSTABLE
DIST. 1
William Bill Troutwine R
DIST. 2
Craig Bennett R
Mark Selby R
Shannon Rowe R
DIST. 3
Robert R. Loy R
John Lee Chicoine R
DIST. 4
Ed Wigal R
Jeff Dickson R
John Waddell D
DIST. 5
Timothy Bottoms R
Kenny Downey R
DIST. 6
Jason Rector R
DIST. 7
Joe Collins Jr. R
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
If you have questions about filing in Adair County, contact County Clerk Lisa Greer's office at 270-384-2801.
According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, a Science Hill woman was arrested on drug and firearms charges shortly after midnight on January 27, 2018.
At approximately 12:30 am Saturday morning Deputy Richard Shirley performed a traffic stop of a Chevrolet Spark automobile on Ringgold Road after it failed to stop at a Stop Sign. The Deputy made contact with the driver, Derrick Whitaker and his passenger, Christina Sroufe. Following a brief interview of both subjects, permission to search the vehicle was obtained. Deputy Shirley discovered a Ruger handgun under the front seat of the vehicle and a glass pipe as well as 5 baggies containing a white crystalline substance (totaling 4.7 grams) that Ms. Sroufe identified as methamphetamine.
Christina Sroufe, age 51 of Highway 635 in Science Hill, Kentucky was arrested and charged with: 1. Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Off. (Methamphetamine). 2. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 3. Carrying a Concealed Weapon.
Christina Sroufe was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without incident. No charges have been brought against the driver of the vehicle, Derrick Whitaker.
A traffic-stop by Deputy Dustin Bunch led to the arrest of a Russell Springs woman on drug trafficking and other charges.
Rikki Brassfield, 27, was taken into custody around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of U.S. 127 and Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown. Brassfield was initially arrested on a warrant charging her with Hindering Prosecution & Apprehension in connection with an incident this past weekend at her residence in the Esto community.
A Search Warrant was executed on the vehicle she was driving Wednesday evening resulting in the discovery of nearly a half-ounce of “crystal methamphetamine”, some prescription pills packaged in small zip-lock bags and a small amount of Marijuana.
Brassfield was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on several charges including Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and Hindering Prosecution & Apprehension.
Deputy Bunch was assisted by JPD Officer Jeremy England, KSP Trooper Billy Begley and KSP Trooper Levi Scott.
The Russell Co. School Board met on Monday evening. Jim Leib has details.
Issued 10:00amCT Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The boil water advisories that were in effect for City Russell Springs water department have all been lifted.
As of 9:38 a.m. on January 23, 2018 the boil water advisory for customers starting at Purdy Church on Liberty Road and stopping at Millerfield Road and all side roads in between has been lifted by the Division of Water. This means your water is safe for human consumption. You no longer have to boil your water.
Date Issued: 1/22/2018
Time Issued: 10:20 A.M.
A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers starting at Purdy Church on Liberty Road and stopping at Millerfield Road and all side roads in between.
The advisory has been issued due to main line Leak.
Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.
Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.
This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.
For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181.
Two persons were arrested on multiple charges Saturday following an incident in the Esto community.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. Sheriff’s Detective Joey Hoover and KSP Troopers Levi Scott & Jordan Carter went to a mobile home residence on KY 92, just west of Blair Road, to serve three warrants on Aaron Banks, 30, of Jamestown. After locating Banks hiding in a closet, he became uncooperative and claimed to have a gun. After a brief altercation, Banks fled the residence through the rear door.
More than a dozen law enforcement officers from various agencies searched for Banks for several hours in numerous fields, wooded areas and buildings, but to no avail. Approximately an hour after the search had been discontinued, Banks was observed by area residents coming out of a wooded area near the mobile home he fled from earlier. Banks was confronted by two residents who kept him from fleeing again until Sheriff Clete McAninch, Deputy Evan Burton & RSPD Sgt. Bobby Pritchard arrived and took him into custody.
Banks was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on numerous charges including Receiving Stolen Property-Auto, Trafficking in Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Wanton Endangerment from the original warrants he was being sought for. New charges stemming from Saturday’s incident include three counts of Wanton Endangerment of Police Officers, Resisting Arrest, Menacing, Fleeing or Evading Police on Foot and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Banks was also charged with being a Fugitive from Justice on drug-related charges in Montgomery County, OH.
Additionally, 21 year old Ladina Nichole Downing of Enon, Ohio (an acquaintance of Banks) was arrested by Jamestown Police Officer Larry Wesley for No Operators License, No Insurance and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. Downing was also charged with Hindering Prosecution/Apprehension 2nd Degree by Det. Hoover. She was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
Traffic Advisory - KY 88 near Hart County/Grayson County Line
A rock slide has blocked a portion of KY 88 near the Hart/Grayson County line this morning at 7:33 am CT. A KYTC crew is in route to clear the area. Currently, flaggers are directing alternating one-way traffic around the slide. Both lanes are expected to reopen within an hour or so.
A detour operation is being conducted on Breeding Loop, from the most southern entrance to the middle entrance.
The roadway is expected to be open by sunrise.
The driver refused EMS and appeared uninjured.
Photo courtesy of Adair County Emergency Management
Sheriff Greg Speck
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 752 Somerset, Kentucky 42502
Phone (606) 678-5145 Fax (606) 679-3119
PRESS RELEASE
January 19, 2018
According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, a Ferguson man faces charges resulting from a burglary investigation at a Jacksboro Street residence in Ferguson, KY.
Around 3 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Deputy David Wesley responded to a Burglary Complaint at a residence on Jacksboro Street. Upon arrival, Deputy Wesley spoke with the resident, who advised he heard noise in his attached garage and went out to investigate. While checking the garage, he discovered items missing. Deputy Wesley learned the residence is equipped with security cameras and while reviewing the footage, obtained an image of the suspect.
As the investigation continued, the image of the suspect was displayed on the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Facebook page to assist with identification. Almost immediately the Sheriff's Office received numerous calls identifying the suspect including calls from Somerset City Police Officers.
After learning the identity of the suspect, Deputy Wesley obtained a Pulaski County District Court warrant charging Jimmy Cook Jr. age 39 of Brandon Ave, Ferguson with Burglary 2nd Degree.
On January 17, 2018 Deputy Wesley, along with several Pulaski County Sheriff's Deputies and the Kentucky State Police arrested Jimmy Cook Jr. at his residence on Brandon Avenue in Ferguson. While attempting to locate Mr. Cook, Deputy Brandon Smith discovered Dale Head, age 41, of Brandon Avenue, Ferguson in a camper behind the residence. During the investigation, Deputy Smith discovered suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the camper. Dale Head was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and other outstanding warrants.
Jimmy Cook Jr. and Dale Head were lodged the Pulaski County Detention Center. During processing at the Pulaski County Detention Center, Deputy Smith learned Dale Head entered the detention center with a small bag of suspected Marijuana on his person. As a result of the concealed Marijuana, Dale Head was also charged with Promoting Contraband 1st Degree and Possession of Marijuana.
On January 18, 2018, Deputy Wesley learned before his arrest, Jimmy Cook Jr. contacted the burglary victim via Facebook and made threats to the victim related to the ongoing burglary investigation. As a result of the threats, Deputy Wesley obtained a Pulaski District Court Warrant charging Jimmy Cook, Jr. with Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process. Deputy Wesley executed the warrant while Mr. Cook was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.
Sheriff Greg Speck would like to thank the citizens of Pulaski County, the Kentucky State Police, and the Somerset City Police Department for their assistance.
These schools are closed for today (Friday 1/19/18)...
The Adair Co. School Board met on Thursday evening. Here's Jim Leib with details:
The Russell Co. Hospital Board of Directors met for a regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening. 92.7's Lisa Clark has details.
Wid Harris, a Democrat, filed papers on Thursday for the office of Adair County Judge Executive. Harris served on the fiscal court for many years as an Adair County Magistrate representing the 2nd District. Other democratic candidates for county judge executive are incumbent Mike Stephens and Brandon "Bo" Biggs. Two Republicans have filed for the office, Gayle Cowan and Larry Russell Bryant.
The Adair County School Board will meet for a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:00pmCT at the Board of Education Central Office.
AGENDA: https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/ADAIR-SCHOOL-BOARD-AGENDA-JAN-2018.pdf
School Closings & Delays for Wednesday (1/17/18)...
- ADAIR CO.
- BOYLE CO.
- Campbellsville Independent
- Campbellsville University closed (staff report at 10am)
- CASEY CO. (NTI)
- Danville Christian Academy
- Danville Independent
- KY Christian Academy, Campbellsville
- LINCOLN CO. (NTI)
- Lindsey Wilson College
- MARION CO. (NTI)
- PULASKI CO.
- RUSSELL CO. (NTI)
- Science Hill Independent
- Somerset Christian Schools
- Somerset Independent
- TAYLOR CO. (No school rest of the week due to the flu)
- WAYNE CO.
- Just Family Adult Day Care
- ADANTA (2 Hour Delay)
- Citizens National Bank, Lebanon opens at 10am
Albany, Ky. (January 16, 2018) – Tpr. Jason Warinner is investigating a collision that occurred today (Tuesday) at 12:14 PM CST on the US 127 bypass, 1 mile south of Albany. 44-year-old Joseph Coop, of Albany, was operating an eastbound 1999 Ford Explorer on KY 738 when he failed to yield the right of way to a northbound 2018 Nissan SUV on US 127. The SUV was operated by 43-year-old Carey Miller of Rickman, TN who was treated for non life threatening injuries at Clinton County Hospital.
Joseph Coop was pronounced dead by the Clinton County Coroner at the hospital. It is unknown if Mr. Coop was belted at the time of the collision. Carey Miller was wearing a seatbelt.
Tpr. Warinner was assisted by the Clinton County Sheriffs Department and EMS.
Sheriff Greg Speck
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 752 Somerset, Kentucky 42502
Phone (606) 678-5145 Fax (606) 679-3119
PRESS RELEASE
January 10, 2018
According to Sheriff Greg Speck, deputies responded to a 911 Dispatch of an injury automobile accident at approximately 9 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
Deputy Brandon Smith arrived on the scene of the accident on Highway 80 in front of Mill Springs National Cemetery to find a single vehicle involved in the accident.
According to the driver, Austin Moore, age 16 of Nancy, Kentucky, he was westbound in a 2002 Ford Windstar when he left the roadway. The vehicle struck the culvert and flipped several times before coming to rest in the cemetery. He was treated at the scene by EMS and transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center for treatment of back injuries.
Wet road conditions may have contributed to the cause of the accident.
Units were assisted by volunteers of the Nancy Fire Department.
The Adair County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday evening. Jim Leib has details:
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE...SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...
A POTENTIAL WINTER STORM COULD BRING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW AND ICE TO SOUTHERN INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. WHILE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN AS RAIN EARLY IN THE DAY ON FRIDAY, IT IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE OVER TO A WINTRY MIX LATE IN THE DAY FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY EVENING AND EVENTUALLY ALL SNOW FRIDAY NIGHT. WHILE THERE IS STILL SOME UNCERTAINTY ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THIS STORM SYSTEM, SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS LOOK INCREASINGLY LIKELY FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY LATE FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST FORECASTS FOR THE END OF THE WEEK AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY. THIS WINTER STORM WILL NEGATIVELY IMPACT TRAVEL AND COULD CAUSE ISSUES ON THE FRIDAY EVENING RUSH HOUR.
Adair County Grand Jury indictments: https://ridingthewave.com/assets/files/image2018-01-08-101235.pdf
Russell Co. Fiscal Court report from Jim Leib:
Sheriff Greg Speck
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 752 Somerset, Kentucky 42502
Phone (606) 678-5145 Fax (606) 679-3119
Sheriff Greg Speck reports that a Somerset man was arrested on three outstanding District Court Warrants after deputies located the suspect near the Beecher House on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Jonathan S. Whitaker, age 28 of Highway 1003, Somerset, Kentucky was taken into custody by Deputy Dan Pevley with the assistance of Deputy Steven Alexander and Trooper Willie Cowan at approximately 11:20 am Saturday morning while walking on South Vine Street in downtown Somerset.
Mr. Whitaker was sought on a Pulaski District Warrant for a Parole Violation issued on December 12, 2017. He was also wanted on a District Court Warrant for: 1. Theft by Unlawful Taking (Under $500). 2. Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (On Foot).
Those charges were generated after the suspect allegedly fled on foot from Captain Troy McLin of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. Captain McLin was conducting an investigation of several automobile break-ins on East Mt. Vernon Street on December 15, 2017. Mr. Whitaker was being interviewed when he fled from the scene.
A third District Court Warrant was issued for the arrest of Jonathan S. Whitaker on January 2, 2018 after an investigation by Sergeant Jon Williams of the Sheriff's Office. That Warrant alleged that Whitaker used a victim's credit card at a gas station after breaking into an automobile and stealing the victim's wallet containing $150 cash, personal identification and credit cards on December 26, 2017. Jonathan S. Whitaker was charged with: 1. Criminal Mischief, 2nd Degree. 2. Theft by Unlawful Taking (Under $500). 3. Fraudulent Use of Credit Card (Under $500).
At the time of Mr. Whitakers arrest on Vine Street, he supplied Deputy Pevely with false personal identification and attempted to flee the scene while being placed under arrest. Upon a search of his person, a small baggie containing what appeared to be methamphetamine was found. Those incidents resulted in the additional charges of: 1. Giving Officer False Identifying Information. 2. Resisting Arrest. 3. Possessing Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st. Offense (Methamphetamine).
Jonathan S. Whitaker was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without further incidence.
After a busy Sunday afternoon with three fires reported in one after the Adair County Fire Department responded to yet another fire on Sunday night. According to the fire department, the initial call to a barn fire on came in at 11:47 PM ct to 6550 Liberty Road. The property was owned by James Walker. The report states the barn sustained moderate damage to the front portion of building. There were 14 firemen on the scene for around 45 minutes.
The Adair County Fire Department will once again hold a Candidate Forum, Chili Supper, and Auction on February 17, 2018. All political candidates will be given time to speak. The meal begins at 5pmCT and candidates will start speaking at 5:30pm. Dale Hayes will conclude the evening with an auction. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENING will go to the 2018 WHAS Crusade for Children. Any Business or Candidate that would like to donate to the auction, please contact any firemen or Charlie Crawhorn at 270-634-3512 or Donald Hare 417-505-9241.
The Adair County Fire Department had a busy Sunday afternoon fighting fires.
First call came in at 1:31pmCT at 175 Oak Grove Road to property owned by Sandra George. The occupant was burning a debris pile that got out of control and traveled into a wooded area nearby. Approximately 2 acres burned and 15 firemen were on the scene for 40 minutes.
Second call was at 2:55pmCT at 498 Lasley Road where the property owner, Jobe Darnell, had been burning a field off and it had gotten out of control. Approximately one acre burned and there were 13 firemen on the scene.
Third fire call came in at 3:13pmCT. While battling the second grass fire, firefighters responded to 950 Buell Collins Road to property owned by Sherry Hadley and Wanda Rogers. Approximately 2 acres of field burned and also a small out-building. There were 18 Firemen on the scene for one hour and 15 minutes.
The Columbia City Council met on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Lisa Clark has details:
According to Adair Co. Clerk Lisa Greer, the office computers are currently back up and running. The computers have been down state-wide since Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.
A mother reports her 40-year-old daughter is missing.
According to Vickie McClister, her daughter, 40-year-old Stephanie Wolf of Columbia, KY has been missing for a couple of days and that police have been notified. McClister tells WAVE News that if anyone has any information as to her daughter's whereabouts, please contact her or any local law enforcement agency. According to McClister, Stephanie Wolf is from Columbia and had recently been staying in Taylor County.
An Adair County man was seriously injured after an altercation that resulted in the victim being treated for a knife injury.
At 1:06amCT on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, Columbia-Adair County 911 notified Columbia Police Officers Charles Greer and Jamie Cole to respond to TJ Health Columbia. They stated a male victim was arriving with a stab wound. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim had been stabbed in the right side of his torso. The victim was identified as 33-year-old Larin Stotts of Columbia, KY.
Peliminary investigation revealed that an altercation at Country Place Apartments resulted in Jason Oprzedec, 38, of Columbia, KY pulling a knife and stabbing Stotts in the right side of torso. Air medical was called for Stotts to be transferred to University of Louisville, but due to weather the flight was grounded and Adair EMS made the emergency transport to Louisville.
Columbia Police Officer Jamie Cole is heading the investigation and has obtained warrants for the arrest of Oprzedec, who fled the scene. Columbia Police are asking for your assistance in locating 38-year-old Jason Oprzedec. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, call the Columbia Police Department at 270-384-6464 or call 911. You may remain anonymous.
Date Issued: 1/2/18
Time Issued: 10:30AM
A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for consumers of Columbia Adair Utilities District for customers on Bomar Heights and all side streets, Wendy’s, from 706 Burkesville Street to the stoplight at the Bypass.
The advisory has been issued due to a main line leak.
Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.
Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.
This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.
For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District at 270-384-2181.
Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at approximately 5:15amCT, Deputy Josh Durbin conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Hyundai being operated by 24 year old Justin Bledsoe of Adair County, on Knifley Road in the Egypt community. After a roadside investigation, Bledsoe was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
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