Campbellsville Independent Schools recently received $18,000 in funding from the annual Crusade for Children fundraising drive. Campbellsville and Taylor County Fire & Rescue personnel collect money each year through the Crusade for Children campaign to benefit children in local schools. At Campbellsville Independent Schools, the money will be used to purchase equipment to help students with speech language and literacy and social emotional curriculums. 

Joni Davis, director of special education at Campbellsville Independent Schools, recently accepted the funding on the District’s behalf. Pictured with Davis are Chris Allen of WBKO and Dawn Lee, President and CEO of Crusade for Children.

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. AWARD BID FOR STEEL FOR ROLLIN COOMER BRIDGE
3. AWARD BID FOR RMA GRANT
4. ROAD DEPARTMENT INCENTIVE PAY
5. RESCHEDULE REGULAR FISCAL COURT MEETING
6. ADJOURN

On Saturday, July 28, 2018 at approximately 10:00 A.M. the Campbellsville Police Department responded to a report of a Burglary at Shaw’s Chiropractic located at 1900 Greensburg Road.  An undetermined amount of cash and other items were reported stolen. After an investigation, Corporal Brian Morgan charged 28 year old Stephen Pilkington of Campbellsville with Burglary 3^rd. 

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018                 Time: 10:00 A.M.

Location: Shaw’s Chiropractic, 1900 Greensburg Road.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department and Kentucky State Police.

Investigating Officers: Corporal Brian Morgan u/ 421

Approving Supervisor: Sgt. Shannon Wilson u/ 402

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently approved $26,250 in Ag Development Funds for an Adair County Youth Agricultural Incentives Program.  The focus of the program is on youth developing agricultural projects, as well as strengthening partnerships with school ag programs, Cooperative Extension, and 4-H/FFA organizations.   This is a cost-share program, and youth must be enrolled in elementary, middle or high school, or home school and be at least 9 years of age on January 1^st.  Applications for the Youth Ag Incentives program will be available August 6 – August 24, 2018 at the Adair County Extension Office located at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia during regular business hours.  For information contact the Extension Office at 270-384-2317. 

(Marion County, KY July 27, 2018) On July 25, 2018 at approximately 7pmET, Trooper Clint Bale conducted a routine traffic stop on a green ATV, in the limits of Holy Cross on Rueben Smith Rd.  As Trooper Bale was approaching the driver, 43 year old James Pinkston of Bardstown, he observed him trying to conceal a small aluminum foil package and a small plastic bag underneath his leg. Pinkston informed Trooper Bale that the substances in the packages were methamphetamine and marijuana. Pinkston was then arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st degree, 1^st offense (methamphetamine,) Possession of Marijuana, Operating ATV on Roadway, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pinkston was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.

• Personnel Committee Report Approval
• Possible Hire at Recycling Center
• Possible Hire for Litter Abatement
• Incentive Pay for Working on Bridge

Campbellsville Fire Rescue was dispatched to a report of a missing person. Upon arrival, special operations personnel learned that a 10-year-old female had been missing since approximately 6pmET on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 with family searching the immediate area near a creek. Special Ops initiated the incident command system and immediately began deploying hasty search teams of rescue personnel and local farmers to high probability areas. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was deployed to perform aerial search pattern. Additional search and rescue teams were activated as a precautionary measure to continue search efforts throughout the night. A local farmer on a UTV located the subject approximately 1/2 mile from the initial planning point. No injuries reported.  

• Cody Murray, 32, Jamestown, KY - 3 Counts of Manufacturing Methamphetamine
• Justin Gillock, 23, Russell Springs, KY - Manufacturing Methamphetamine (3 Counts)
• Shane Mullins, 33, Eubank, KY - Manufacturing Methamphetamine (3 Counts); Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Elisha Polston, 32, Russell Springs, KY - Manufacturing Methamphetamine (3 Counts)
• Rachel Tarry, 28, Russell Springs, KY - Manufacturing Methamphetamine (3 Counts); Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Kevin Estes, 34, Russell Springs, KY -Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine); Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,00 feet of a School; Poss of Drug Paraphernalia; Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Laura B. Brown, 44, Russell Springs, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine); Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,00 feet of a School; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Otis Watt, 36, Russell Springs, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Shantale Kimbler, 20, Columbia, KY - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Giving Officer Falso Name; Poss. of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth); Resisting Arrest
• Ashley Lay, 27, Russell Springs, KY - 2 Counts Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Meth); Promoting Contraband, 1st Degree; Possession of Drug Paraphenalia; Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Jonathan D. McElroy, 36, Russell Springs, KY -  Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Meth)
• Rachel Jones, 33, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping & Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Aaron Dennis Banks, 30, Jamestown, KY - Receiving Stolen Property over $10,000; Possession of a Controlled Substance (buprenorphine) a schedule II narcotic; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Ashley C. Petrosky, 30, Miamisburg, Ohio - Receiving Stolen Property over $10,000; Possession of a Controlled Substance (buprenorphine) a schedule II narcotic; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Derek Passmore, 31, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
• Ranney Dykes, 34, Russell Springs, KY - Bail Jumping, 1st Degree
• Maynor Velazquez-Mendez, 27,  Russell Springs, KY - Rape, 2nd Degree (Indictment says he engaged in sexual intercourse with a person less than than 14 years old)
• Ronald Sharp, 41, Liberty, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree while in Possession of a Firearm; Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Larry N. Bryant, 39, Russell Springs, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine); Tampering with Physical Evidence; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree, Buprenorphine, a schedule III narcotic
• Brian Monday, 28, Liberty, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree while in Possession of a Firearm; Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon (2 counts); Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Parhaphernia; Carrying a Concealed Weapon; Failure to Wear Seatbelt; No/Expired Registration Plates; Operating on a Suspended License; No Insurance; Being a Persistent Felony Offender
• Ryan Sheene, 35, Liberty, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree while in Possession of a Firearm; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Parhaphernia; Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Michael Hogue, 37, Liberty, KY - Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree while in Possession of a Firearm; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Parhaphernia; Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Jerusha N. Fitzgerald, 44, Eminence, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Joshua Smither, 22, Pleasureville, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Adam Morris, 51, Louisville, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Mackenzie Fitzgerald-Holloway, 19, Eminence, KY - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Campbellsville Police Department is currently working a burglary at Dollar General Store at 3400 New Columbia Road.  On Saturday, July 21, 2018 Campbellsville Police received an alarm at the Dollar General location. Upon officer’s arrival, it was determined that the front door glass had been broken and entry had been gained. Beer and several cartons of cigarettes were taken. Upon reviewing the surveillance footage, it was determined that an unknown white male wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans was involved. 

Anyone with information in regards to this burglary please contact the Campbellsville.

According to the Adair County Community Voice newspaper, Columbia Police responded to Walmart on Saturday, July 21, 2018 and arrested 46-year-old Billy Huddleston, a Walmart employee, after finding that Huddleston illegally filmed at least 5 males in the restroom by holding a cellphone camera over stall walls.

Huddleston was charged with five felony counts of video voyeurism and lodged in the Adair County Regional jail. The investigation is ongoing by Columbia Police Officer Charles Greer and Sgt. Gary Roy.

(Green County, KY July 23, 2018)  Following an investigation by Trooper Clint Bale, the Green County Grand Jury returned an indictment on Larry Bloyd, age 69 of Greensburg for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, (opiates). Trooper Bale arrested Mr. Bloyd on East Columbia Ave Greensburg on July 22nd, 2018 at approximately 9:38amET. Bloyd was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

A long time resident of Russell County known as “The Can Man” is being treated at Russell County Hospital after being dog bitten.

Jerry Gentry, who has walked the streets for many years picking up cans, was seriously dog bitten on Saturday. Gentry was found by Jamestown Utilities worker Chris Back who observed a trail of blood and called 911. 

There have been rumors circulating that Gentry was stabbed, shot or even run over by a car, but they are not true.... Gentry was attacked by a dog(s).

According to a post on Facebook by Detective Joey Hoover with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation is ongoing in efforts of determining who owns the dog(s) that bit Jerry and whether or not any violations of the law occurred with this happening. 

• AMANDA L. PHILLIPS, 28 OF MONTICELLO, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR TRAFFICKING IN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE).
• JESSICA F. DANIELS, 32 OF MONTICELLO, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-2ND DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), & BAIL JUMPING-1ST DEGREE.

• DERRICK L. HELTON, 27 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY PROBATION & PAROLE FOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE), PROBATION VIOLATION, DUI, & DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR'S LICENSE.
• LOGAN D. COMBS, 20 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY PULASKI CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR TRAFFICKING IN MARIJUANA (LESS THAN 8 OZ.), POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, & POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-2ND DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED).

• TENA M. KING, AGE 49, ARRESTED BY BOYLE CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR FAILURE TO SIGNAL, TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE), DRIVING ON A DUI SUSPENDED LICENSE, NO INSURANCE, & FELONY PAROLE VIOLATION.
• CHRISTOPHER C. WADE, AGE 32, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR DUI, RECKLESS DRIVING, DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR'S LICENSE, NO INSURANCE, & FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS.

A Pulaski County man was arrested after an all night stand-off with Sheriff's Deputies and members of the Kentucky State Police including the KSP Special Response Team as well as Constable Danny Weddle.  

Pulaski Sheriff, Greg Speck, says around 8pm Tuesday deputies responded to the call of a domestic dispute on Woods Road in Nancy, involving 55 year old Ange M. Lane, and his estranged wife, Nicole Lane, age 42.

Ms. Lane had fled to a neighbor's house after allegedly being assaulted by her husband at their residence.  She also advised deputies that Ange Lane was heavily armed, and threatened to kill her and any law enforcement officers if she called the police.  

Pulaski County EMS personnel treated Nicole for lacerations to the head and before taking her to Lake Cumberland Hospital.

Ange Lane refused repeated requests from officers to exit his home and surrender.  Mr. Lane’s 16 year old son and a female acquaintance, Amber Adams, age 32 remained in the residence.

The stand-off continued through the night until Chief Deputy Jeff Hancock contacted the Kentucky State Police for additional assistance.  In the early morning hours on Wednesday, members of the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team (SRT) arrived on scene to assist the Sheriff's Deputies and Troopers.

At 2:20pm Wednesday afternoon a pickup truck, occupied by Amber Adams and the juvenile left the residence. Both were interviewed and taken into protective custody.

Mr. Lane later exited the trailer and began a dialog with officers.  Members of the Kentucky State Police SRT were able to fire 40mm rubber rounds that temporarily disabled Mr. Lane, who was armed with multiple firearms.  The suspect was quickly disarmed and placed under arrest. Over 20 guns were recovered from the residence.

Ange M. Lane was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the apprehension.  He was later lodged in the Pulaski County Jail on charges of Assault, 1st Degree-Domestic Violence, Terroristic Threatening, 3rd Degree.  Additional charges are forthcoming.

• LARRY N. BRYANT, 39 OF LIBERTY, ARRESTED BY CHAD WEDDLE WITH CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR'S LICENSE, DUI (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAPHETAMINE), POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-3RD DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), LICENSE TO BE IN POSSESSION, FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS, CRIMINAL TRESPASSING-3RD DEGREE, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA & DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, DISORDERLY CONDUCT-2ND DEGREE, & RESISTING ARREST.
• DIXIE A. TURPIN, 30 OF BETHELRIDGE, ARRESTED BY DEPUTY BROWN WITH CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA & DRUG PARAPHERANLIA.
• KENNETH M. WHEELER, 60 OF LAWRENCEBURG, ARRESTED BY BOYLE CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), DRIVING ON A DUI SUSPENDED LICENSE, NO INSURANCE, PRESCRIPTION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE NOT IN PROPER CONTAINER, DUI (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT/FAILURE TO RENDER AID OR ASSISTANCE, & WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE.

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LODGED IN THE CASEY CO. JAIL.

• RODNEY H. DAVIS, 44 OF EUBANK, ARRESTED BY PULASKI CO. CONSTABLE FOR FLEEING/EVADING POLICE-2ND DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE), RESISTING ARREST, NO MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE, & IMPROPER EQUIPMENT.
• ALVIN A. APPLEBY, 71 OF LIBERTY, ARRESTED BY CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR UNLAWFUL TRANSACTION WITH A MINOR-2ND DEGREE.
• CODY J. PATTON, 25 OF NANCY, ARRESTED BY KSP FOR SPEEDING (26 MPH OVER LIMIT), RECKLESS DRIVING, DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR'S LICENSE, FAILURE TO TRANSFER/REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE, & FLEEING/EVADING POLICE-1ST DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE).

LODGED IN PULASKI CO. JAIL.

• MOLLY N. MONTERIUS, AGE 29, ARRESTED BY BOYLE CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR FLEEING/EVADING POLICE-1ST DEGREE (ON FOOT), RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (FIREARM), TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE), & TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
• ANDREA GRIBBINS, AGE 36, ARRESTED BY BOYLE CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (METHAMPHETAMINE), POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, & LICENSE TO BE IN POSSESSION.

LODGED IN THE BOYLE CO. JAIL.

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

The Russell Co. School Board met on Monday evening. Jim Leib has details:

On Saturday, approximately 9am, Casey County Sheriff's Deputy Bryan Shepard served an indicment warrant on James Phelps, 27, of McKinney. Mr. Phelps was arrested by Deputy Chad Weddle on June 14th for the theft of a trailer from Rock Lick Rd in the Science Hill area.

On Saturday, 5pm, Casey County Sheriff’s Deputy Freeman Luttrell arrested Anna Wethington, 30, of Liberty, KY on a Taylor County indictment warrant for Burglary 3rd and Shoplifting.

OTHER WEEKEND ARRESTS...

Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reports that on Sunday, July, 15, 2018 at approximately 3:49am Adair County Deputy Josh Durbin was dispatched to respond to a report of a suspicious male knocking on a door at a residence on Liberty Road. Deputy Durbin located 35 -year-old Byron Marcum who was arrested and charged with public intoxication controlled substance (Excludes Alcohol) and possession of methamphetamine. Marcum was also arrested for three warrants out of Russell County.

The Adair County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the male in these photos in reference to recent thefts in Adair County. If you have any information on the identity of this male, please call the Adair County Sheriffs office at (270)384-2776 or Adair County Dispatch at (270)384-6464.

The Ky Transportation Cabinet District 8 advises motorists that crews are performing paving operations on the Cumberland Parkway in Adair County. Work began on July 9, 2018 at mile point 43, extending to mile point 48.1 (Petty's Fork). During these operations, the roadway is reduced to one lane. Work is expected to be completed in approximately 4 weeks.

• Approval of Minutes
• Payment of Bills
• School Activity Fund Reports
• Financial Report
• Personnel Reports
• Field Trips

The Russell County Jaycees met on Thursday evening and voted not to allow a local businessman to have a demolition derby at the Russell County fairgrounds. Lisa Clark has details: 

According to Sheriff Greg Speck, two individuals were arrested on drug related charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Pulaski County Tuesday night, July 10, 2018.  

Tuesday afternoon, Deputy Marcus Harrison received information from Constable Mike Wallace and Constable Gary Baldock about the whereabouts of a subject wanted on Pulaski County Circuit Court Indictments.  Deputy Harrison located the suspect vehicle leaving the Bend of the Lakes area of Pulaski County and conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

Deputy Harrison approached the vehicle and located James Bradley Townsend, age 49 of Stevens Drive, Somerset, Kentucky, operating the vehicle.  Townsend was taken into custody. Upon searching the vehicle, officers located a large sum of cash. Deputy Harrison was assisted on the traffic stop and vehicle search by both Constable Wallace and Constable Baldock.

Upon further investigation, deputies gained enough information to apply for a search warrant for the Townsend residence on Stevens Drive.  Law Enforcement Officers converged on the residence and executed the search warrant. Several subjects were located inside of the residence.

During the course of the residential search, officers using the Sheriff's Office K-9 located approximately 46 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, and baggies.

One of the individuals in the residence, Felicia Dawn Young, age 31 of Highway 200, Monticello, Kentucky, was being sought on Wayne County Circuit Court Warrants and a Kentucky Parole Board Warrant.  While being placed under arrest, a search of Young also uncovered a small baggie of suspected methamphetamine in the pocket of her pants.

James B. Townsend was charged with:  1. Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine).  2. Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 2nd or Greater Offense (>or = 2 grams Methamphetamine).  3. Persistent Felony Offender. (Number 2 and number 3 resulted from a Pulaski Circuit Court Indictment Warrant).

Felicia Dawn Young, (AKA Felicia Hicks) was charged with:  1. Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine).  2. Contempt of Court Libel/Slander Resistance to Order (3Counts). (All three counts resulted from Wayne Circuit Court Bench Warrants.)  3. Parole Violation (Warrant)

Both subjects were lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without incident.  Additional Charges are expected.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the search warrant by the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force, Burnside Police Department, Constable Mike Wallace, and Constable Gary Baldock.

Metcalfe County, KY July 12, 2018) – On July 12th, 2018 at approximately 12:40 AM Troopers from Post 15 and Deputies from the Metcalfe County Sheriffs office served a search warrant at a residence located 10 miles southwest of Summer Shade on Randolph Summer Shade Road. Upon searching the residence units located marijuana, methamphetamine, digital scales and an undisclosed amount of cash. Trooper Ricky Cross arrested Bryan McCue, age 49 of Summer Shade, Thomas Stone, age 43 of Summer Shade and Christy Jones, age 32 of Scottsville for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1^st degree, 1^st offense, (<2 gms methamphetamine), Possession of a controlled substance, 1^st degree, 1^st offense, (methamphetamine,) Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Jones was also charged of Hindering Prosecution or apprehension- 2^nd degree. 

All were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center. Trooper Cross was assisted By Trooper Robert Maxwell and Metcalfe County Deputies Colby Romines and Charles Massey. 

(Adair County, KY July 12, 2018) – On July 11th, 2018 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Troopers from Post 15 were conducting a traffic safety check at an approved location on Fairground Street in Columbia. During the safety check Trooper Chase Willis made contact with a 2002 Buick Regal operated by Justin Carter, age 31 of Columbia. Trooper Willis observed signs of impairment, performed Standardized field sobriety tests and arrested Mr. Carter for DUI.  

While Tpr. Willis was performing sobriety tests, Columbia P.D. Officer Johnny Dial circled the vehicle with his canine Gunner, and informed Trooper Levi Scott that the canine had alerted narcotics in the vehicle. Tpr. Scott and Officer Dial then searched the vehicle and located a glass jar containing marijuana, methamphetamine and small digital scales. Trooper Scott then arrested the passenger, James Cary, age 29 of Columbia and charged him with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st degree, 1^st offense (Meth), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Both subjects were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

THE LINCOLN COUNTY CORONER HAS IDENTIFIED THE MAN KILLED IN AN EARLY MORNING CRASH TUESDAY.

IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TUESDAY, JUST SOUTH OF CRAB ORCHARD ON KY-39. THE LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS THE CAR LEFT THE ROAD & OVERTURNED BEFORE HITTING A TREE WITH VIOLENT FORCE. POLICE SAY 50 YEAR OLD LAWRENCE BURDETTE, OF MOUNT VERNON, WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.

THE CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Campbellsville Police Say they were called to 122 Watson Court late Sunday, July 8, 2018 and found Bradley Ratcliff with multiple stab wounds. Witnesses say that Joseph Clements of Lebanon, KY forced his way into the Ratcliff home stabbing him mulitple times. Clements was leaving the scene when Campbellsville Police stopped his vehicle. Police say that Clements used his knife to cut Ratcliff's throat.

Campbellsville Police administered first aid. Ratcliff was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital and Clements was taken to U of L Hospital in serious condition.

Criminal charges are forthcoming against Joseph Clements of Lebanon.

A Taylor County man has been arrested on Burglary charges,

Kevin D. Purkerson, 29, of Campbellsville, KY was arrested on Monday, July 9, 2018 by the Taylor County Sheriffs Dept. Purkerson was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischeif and Fleeing/Evading Police. He was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

THE LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL HELD THEIR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING YESTERDAY AT CITY HALL.

THE COUNCIL HEARD A PRESENTATION FROM ANGELA ARNETT GARNER, WHO IS THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE LEGISTLATIVE & PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR THE KENTUCKY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ALSO A COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THE KENTUCKY NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, BOTH ARE BASED OUT OF FRANKFORT. ARNETT ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL REQUESTING A PROCLAMATION FROM THE CITY, RECOGNIZING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY. THE PROPOSAL WAS TABLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AT A LATER MEETING.

THE COUNCIL ALSO HEARD FROM A GROUP, REPRESENTING DOU COUNTY TELECOM, REQUESTING A FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LIBERTY TO ENTER INTO A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH DOU COUNTY AS PART OF THE KY WIRED PROJECT. COUNCILMAN, NICK SCOTT MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN, BRIAN BEELER. THE MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL WILL BE AUGUST 13^TH.

Officer Davis with the Greensburg Police Dept. responded to a complaint of a small child walking alone in the roadway on East Columbia Avenue at 11:45amCT on Sunday, July 8, 2018. After Officer Davis located the child and ensured he was safe, an investigation ensued. Subsequent to the investigation, the child's mother, Mandy E. Bauer, 38, of Columbia, KY was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Bauer was lodged in the Taylor Co. Detention Center.

(Clinton County, Ky July 9, 2018) -Trooper Jason Warriner is investigating a collision that occurred on July 8, 2018 at approximately 12:30pmCT on U.S. 127 in the limits of Albany. Daniel Duvall, age 29 of Albany, KY was traveling southbound on U.S. 127 when he failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and struck a building. Mr. Duvall and two juvenile passengers were not belted and were transported to the Clinton County Hospital where they were treated and released for minor injuries.

Duval was arrested and charged with the following: Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alc/Drugs/etc .08 (Agg Circum) 1st offense, Operating on a Suspended or Revoked License, Failure to Wear Seatbelts, Failure to use Child Restraint Device in Vehicle, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance/ 2nd, Wanton Endangerment- 2nd Degree and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. 

Trooper Warriner was assisted on the scene by Clinton County EMS and Albany Police Department.

The Taylor County Sheriffs Dept responded to a car stalled in the road on Saturday night on Highway 68 (Greensburg Road) resulting in the arrest of 21 year old Monte Lamar Smith of Campbellsville. Smith was charged with Trafficking in Heroin and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was also wanted on an outstanding Taylor County warrant.

The arrest was made by Taylor County Deputy Tyler Finn. Smith was lodged in the Taylor Co. Detention Center.

1. Charitable Donations Scams – When con artists lie and claim to be a veteran or service member who is collecting charitable donations to support other veterans and veteran causes. 

Tip: Verify all charities before making a donation and never send cash, wire money, pay in gift cards or use other untraceable methods of payment. Donors who are not familiar with a charitable organization can verify official organizations on CharityNavigator.org. Visit the Attorney General’s website to find additional charity research tools.

2. Military Discounts and Free Programs Scams – Scammers target veterans by claiming to offer military discounts or access to free goods and services through special government programs.

Tip: If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many legitimate organizations do offer genuine discounts for veterans, but first research offers online and with the Better Business Bureau. Never provide sensitive personal or financial information in exchange for a “discount.”

3. U.S. Soldier Impersonation Scams – A variety of veteran scams appear as someone who pretends to be a U.S. soldier and claims he or she needs a friend, financial help or to sell goods and services for a cheap price. The scammers go as far as opening up fake social media accounts and use real names and photos of U.S. soldiers that they have stolen from real U.S. soldiers. 

Tip: If anyone you do not know contacts you and quickly asks for money it is most likely a scam. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command recommends soldiers and their families actively search social media sites to see if a scammer is using their name and information. Soldiers may conduct a Google image search of their social media profile pictures. If a soldier or a family member is being impersonated the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command offers a flyer that provides resources to help report and stop fake profiles.

LAKEFEST ENTERTAINMENT THIS EVENING (SATURDAY)

6pm - Winding Creek Studio Band

7pm - Country Artist J.D. Myers

8:30pm - Country Artist Mo Pitney

10pm - FIREWORKS

• WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER
• MINUTES
• PAY BILLS 
• DETENTION CENTER REPORT
• TREASURER’S MONTHLY, QUARTERLY & FISCAL YEAR END SETTLEMENT REPORTS
• TRANSFER $25,000.00 FROM GENERAL TO TOURISM 
• TRANSFER $14,495.00 FROM GENERAL TO 911 DISPATCH 
• TRANSFER $538,015.00 FROM GENERAL TO JAIL 
• TRANSFER $11,963.00 FROM GENERAL TO LGEA 
• TRANSFER $10,000.00 FROM ABC TO 911 DISPATCH
• TOURISM DIRECTOR – JANETTE MARSON
• AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REPORT FOR FY 17-18
• ROAD CHANGES
• ADJOURN 

Pulaski Co. Sheriff Greg Speck reports that deputies as well as other law enforcement officers responded to a 911 call of a shooting in Eubank, KY at approximately 8pmET on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, KSP Troopers, Somerset Police Officers, Eubank and Science Hill Police Officers responded to 416 Northern Crossing Road, 10 miles north of Somerset to find a single victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

According to witness statements, a family dispute led to a physical altercation between family members at the residence and resulted in one individual being shot.

Dustin Sparkman, age 35 of 416 Northern Crossing Road was treated at the scene for a gunshot wound to the torso by Pulaski County EMS personnel and was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center by Air Methods.

Joseph Sparkman, age 56 of the same address was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for treatment of a knee injury received during the altercation.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. No charges have been brought at the time of the press release.

(Washington County, Ky July 3, 2018)  Trooper Daniel Forbis is investigating an unlawful imprisonment case that occurred Tuesday, July 3rd, at 12:15pmET on Coulter Lane in Springfield, Ky.  Ryan Curtsinger, age 20 of Springfield, unlawfully restrained Hannah Hardison, age 18 and 1 year old Riley Curtsinger, both of Springfield. During the incident Curtsinger assaulted Ms. Hardison. Ms. Hardison was transported to Springview hospital by a family member where she was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Curtsinger was arrested without incident and charged with: assault 4^th degree (domestic violence), violation of a KY EPO/DVO, unlawful imprisonment, 1^st degree and wanton endangerment 2^nd degree.

Curtsinger was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. 

Columbia Police Department and Adair County Sheriff's Office have recovered a stolen vehicle taken from West Page St, Columbia on June 24, 2018.

According to the police report, the vehicle was recovered on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 3:17 pm when CPD Officer Kevin Atwood and Adair County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Hitch responded to a call that a vehicle that Columbia Police had been looking for was in the Creek View mobile home park. Upon arrival, a 2010 Mazda 6 was located.

A suspect in the theft, Larry Taylor, 38, of Adair County had been developed by CPD Officer Josh Brockman and a search of the area resulted in Taylor being found hiding in a closet of a mobile home. Deputy Hitch also found Taylor to be in possession of methamphetamine, scales, cash and a loaded firearm. Taylor is a convicted felon and unable to possess any firearm. Taylor was also served with 4 outstanding warrants of arrest including one from Probation and Parole.  

Taylor was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Deputy Brandon Hitch on the warrants. Officer Brockman and Adair County Deputy Hitch will present their cases to the Adair County Grand Jury seeking indictments on the auto theft and drug charges.

Atwood and Hitch were assisted at the scene by Officer Jamie Cole, Sheriff Harrison Moss and Officer Josh Brockman.

Campbellsville Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a report of an structure fire on Monday, July 2, 2018. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from an electric panel in a bedroom. Firefighters extinguished the fire, conducted a primary search for occupants and provided an overhaul to the residence. There were no injuries reported and the home sustained moderate smoke and fire damage to the bedroom.

11-Firefighters on the scene

3-Apparatus on the scene

MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT

June 2018

Columbia, Ky. (July 2, 2018)   During the month of June 2018, there were 16 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

There were no fatal collisions during the month of June in the Post 15 area.

This brings our yearly fatality count to 11 compared with 5 through this same period in 2017.

Statewide fatality count stands at 317 compared with 357 through this same period in 2017.

During the month of June 2018, there were 1035 citations written, 285 courtesy notices written, 1235 vehicles inspected, 710 complaints answered, 56 motorists assisted, 52 criminal cases opened and 235 criminal arrests made.

A Russell Springs man wanted on a recent grand jury indictment and a warrant in connection with a meth trafficking charge was apprehended late Saturday night after fleeing from a vehicle being stopped by sheriff’s deputies.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. Saturday, Sgt. Mark Cromwell and Det. Joey Hoover initiated a traffic stop on a Chrysler van for a traffic violation on U.S. 127. After pulling off the main roadway into the parking lot of the Sunoco, the passenger jumped out of the vehicle and fled into a wooded area behind the convenient store. He was apprehended a few minutes later after exiting the woods and attempting to flee again near the Cumberland Animal Hospital.

Kirk Logan Caudill, 21, was arrested on a Russell Circuit Court Indictment Warrant charging him with Tampering with a Monitoring Device and Escape. Caudill was also charged with Fleeing or Evading Police on Foot, a Class “D” Felony.

Caudill was processed and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

A single vehicle wreck on “Bernard Ridge Road” sent a Jamestown man to the local hospital then to jail Saturday evening.

Sgt. Mark Cromwell’s investigation determined that 34-year-old William Seth Oaks lost control of the 1996 GMC truck on KY 619, the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Oaks was transported by Russell County EMS to the Russell County Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. After being released from medical care, Oaks was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on charges of 3rd offense DUI and Driving on a DUI Suspended License.

• JODY K. PADGETT, 41 OF LIBERTY, ARRESTED BY DEPUTY BRYAN SHEPARD WITH CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR DUI, POSSESSION OF AN OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, DISORDERLY CONDUCT-2ND DEGREE, MENACING, INDECENT EXPOSURE-2ND DEGREE, & RESISTING ARREST.
• ROGER N. MCDONALD, 40 OF DUNNVILLE, ARRESTED BY CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR DUI, & POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-3RD DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED).
• KRISTY R. HALL, 31 OF LIBERTY, ARRESTED BY CHAD WEDDLE WITH CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR NO REGISTRATION PLATES/RECEIPT, FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELTS, DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR'S LICENSE, & NO INSURANCE.
• AMANDA B. HUTCHINSON, 43 OF LIBERTY, ARRESTED BY CHAD WEDDLE WITH CASEY CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-1ST DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), DUI (4TH), & DRIVING ON A DUI SUSPENDED LICENSE-2ND OFFENSE.

• MICHAEL D. BURTON, 63 OF S.C., ARRESTED BY SOMERSET POLICE FOR DUI (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE, & LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT/FAILURE TO RENDER AID OR ASSISTANCE.
• JAVIER V. VALLE, 44 OF BRONSTON, ARRESTED BY PULASKI CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR SPEEDING (20 MPH OVER LIMIT), FLEEING/EVADING POLICE-1ST DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE), RECKLESS DRIVING, DUI-3RD OFFENSE (AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCE), WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE, LICENSE TO BE IN POSSESSION, RESISTING ARREST, & ASSAULT-2ND DEGREE.
• JAYME M. WITHERSPOON, 38 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY SOMERSET POLICE FOR THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (UNDER $500), TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE-1ST DEGREE, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-2ND DEGREE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED), POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA & DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
• ABEL SALVADOR, 32 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY SOMERSET POLICE FOR DUI, POSSESSION OF AN OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, & DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED/REVOKED OPERATOR'S LICENSE.
• PRESTON J. SPENCER, 36 OF NANCY, ARRESTED BY SOMERSET POLICE FOR TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE-1ST DEGREE, & POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
• JORDEN E. HOLLY, 33 OF SOMERSET, ARRESTED BY SOMERSET POLICE FOR IMPROPER SIGNAL, TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE-1ST DEGREE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-2ND/3RD DEGREE, & PRESCRIPTION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE NOT IN PROPER CONTAINER.
• ANGELA L. WASHINTON, 48 OF FERGUSON, ARRESTED BY PULASKI CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE-1ST DEGREE/2ND OFFENSE.

• STACY L. JONES, AGE 32, ARRESTED BY BOYLE CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR IMPROPER SIGNAL, NO REGISTRATION PLATES, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, & TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.

• ELIZABETH STULL, 69 OF WAYNESBURG, ARRESTED BY STANFORD POLICE FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASSING-2ND DEGREE, DISORDERLY CONDUCT-2ND DEGREE, RESISTING ARREST, ASSAULT-3RD OF A POLICE OFFICER, TERRORISTIC THREATENING-3RD DEGREE, & CRIMINAL MISCHIEF-3RD DEGREE.