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RUSSELL COUNTY MARIJUANA BUST

9/20/2018

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a Search Warrant obtained by Sgt. Evan Burton was executed at 22 Scholl Street, Jamestown, resulting in the seizure of just over one pound of Marijuana, drug paraphernalia items and one arrest.

Robert Russell, 37, was charged with Trafficking in Marijuana, over 8 ounces less than 5 pounds, a Class “D” Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

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

Story courtesy of www.wvlc.com

Flurry of stolen property reports in Lebanon

9/20/2018

Police in Lebanon are investigating several reports of cash and personal property being stolen. The most recent cases being reported by Lebanon Police cover a period of September 8th through the 14th, 2018, and involve incidents at 804 West Main Street, 500 East Main Street, 1125 North Loretto Road, 136 West Main Street and 118 Castleberry Street, all in the limits of Lebanon. Some of the property stolen includes a women’s white gold diamond ring valued at 2,600 dollars, an Appple I-Phone 8 valued at 799 dollars, a paint-ball gun valued at 2,500 dollars, a gold San Marco bracelet valued at 800 dollars and a sterling silver ring valued at 400 dollars. Several other pieces of jewelry, antique collectibles, other personal belongings and a bank deposit of just over 2,000 dollars from Hardees Restaurant are also among the items reported stolen from locations in the limits of Lebanon during this 7 day period. Anyone with possible information about these thefts is asked to contact Lebanon Police at 270-692-2121.

Story courtesy of myq104.com

UPDATE: KSP seeks assistance in locating escapee in Casey County. She's been located.

9/20/2018

Troopers and local law enforcement are currently attempting to locate 46 year old Jennifer Shackelford of Middleboro. On September 19th, 2018 at approximately 00:30 AM EST Post 15 was notified of an escapee from Liberty Ranch, a women’s recovery home, in Kings Mountain. It is believed Shackelford walked away from the facility this morning around 00:20 AM EST.

Shackelford is a 5”4”, 180 lb. white female with brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and grey sweatpants.

State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Shackelford and are encouraged to dial 911 or KSP toll-free at 1-800-222-5555, if they have any potential information regarding her whereabouts.

Trooper Zach Scott is continuing the investigation.

UPDATE: Columbia, Ky. (September 19, 2018) - Jennifer Shackelford has been arrested by the Casey County Sheriff’s Department at approximately 10:54 AM EST; she was lodged in the Casey County Detention Center.

Russell County man found guilty on child pornography charges

9/19/2018

Attorney General Andy Beshear has announced that a 54-year-old Russell County man has been found guilty of possessing and distributing child pornography.

On Friday, Sept. 14, a Russell County jury found Robert Helton, of Russell Springs, guilty on five counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and five counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, class D felonies.

The three-day jury trial resulted in guilty verdicts on all counts. The presiding judge at sentencing, set for Nov. 13, 2018, will determine a final sentence.

The charges against Helton stem from a March 2014 investigation by the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Criminal Investigations, Cyber Crimes Branch.

At the time, investigators executed a search warrant at Helton’s home in Russell Springs, and determined someone at the residence was using a computer to share and possess images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

Investigators seized computers and electronic devices, and following an investigation and forensic exam by the Cyber Crimes Branch, Helton was indicted on the 10 counts by a Russell County grand jury in June 2014.

Story courtesy of myq104.com

3,572 Donors in a 48-Hour Period With Gifts Totaling $1.4 Million for Lindsey Wilson College

9/19/2018

Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees Chair Allan Parnell of Louisville, Ky., presented a facsimile check of $1.4 million to LWC President William T. Luckey Jr., at Blue Raider Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, before kick-off at the Blue Raiders vs. University of Pikeville football game.

Parnell pledged that if the LWC received gifts from 3,000 donors during the 48-hour period of Sept. 11-12 he and other members of the LWC Board would add $1 million to scholarship aid. The two-day campaign, dubbed "All In For LWC," attracted 3,572 gifts totaling more than $1.4 million. Since the Chair's Challenge began in 2014, the number of donors has increased by 2,912 and the total dollars raised has increased over $1.2 million - simply amazing!

Adair County man arrested on drug charges

9/19/2018

(Adair County, September 18, 2018) On September 16th, 2018 at approximately 2:10 AM CST Trooper Nick Davis, Tpr. Allen Shirley and Deputy Joey Keith responded to a residence on Liberty Rd investigating a possible drug complaint that had been reported. While units were inside the residence a blue Ford Ranger, being operated by 31 year old Joseph Baker of Columbia, pulled in the drive and parked behind the residence. As Trooper Davis walked outside to make contact with Baker he located a shotgun in plain view of the pickup truck. While Trooper Davis was searching the vehicle, he observed Baker had attempted to discard a small red flashlight. Deputy Keith opened the flash light and located a bag of suspected methamphetamine. Baker was placed under arrest and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1stoffense (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, driving on a suspended license 1st offense, operating on a suspended or revoked license, license to be in possession, failure to produce insurance card and failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense. Baker was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Lindsey Wilson Football holds at No. 4 in latest NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll

9/18/2018

Lindsey Wilson football held at No. 4 for a second straight week in the NAIA Football Coaches’ Top-25 Poll, NAIA officials announced on Monday.

The Blue Raiders (3-0) received 324 voting points from the panel of head coaches that makes up the national rating committee.

Lindsey Wilson is coming off a 69-14 win on Saturday over visiting Pikeville (Ky.) -- its 15th consecutive regular season win dating back to the 2016 season.

Lindsey Wilson is one of 15 teams without a loss in the national poll, including the top six teams. The Blue Raiders have been ranked in the top-five for 10-consecutive polls, a streak that began on Oct. 9, 2017.

Saint Francis (Ind.) remains atop the poll with 366 voting points and all 16 first-place votes. Morningside (Iowa) is No. 2 with 351 voting points followed by Southern Oregon at No. 3 with 339 voting points. Northwestern (Iowa) rounds out the top-five with 308 points.

Six other Mid-South teams are also ranked in the national poll. No. 7 Reinhardt (Ga.) and No. 9 Georgetown (Ky.) joins the Blue Raiders in the top-10 while No. 16 Cumberlands (Ky.), No. 17 Bethel (Tenn.), No. 18 Southeastern (Fla.) and No. 25 Faulkner (Ala.) also enjoy a national ranking.

Lindsey Wilson is idle this week. The Blue Raiders return to action at 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Presbyterian (S.C.) in Clinton, South Carolina.

Routine traffic stop leads to two drug arrest

9/18/2018

(Casey County, KY September 17, 2018) On September 16th, 2018 at approximately 12:30 PM EST Trooper Billy Begley was on routine patrol 5 miles north of Liberty on Junior Murphy Rd when he observed the operator of a red 2007 Pontiac not wearing a seatbelt. Trooper Begley initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver of vehicle, 34 year old Jason Luttrell and a passenger, 33 year old Nicole Dempsey, both of Liberty. Deputy Weddle and Constable Mondie arrived on scene to assist. Consent to search was given and they located a syringe in Luttrell’s front pocket. In the vehicle they located a small bag of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and an unidentified prescription pill. Tpr. Begley searched a purse belonging to Dempsey and located a syringe and a glass smoke pipe with residue inside of it. Trooper Begley placed both subjects under arrest and transported them to the Casey County Detention Center. When Tpr. Begley arrived at the jail he found two additional small bags of suspected methamphetamine in his back seat that weren’t there prior to their arrest.

Luttrell was charged with failure to wear seatbelts, DUI 1st, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (<2 grams methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, promoting contraband 1st degree, failure to produce insurance card and wanton endangerment-2nd degree police officer.

Dempsey was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (<2 grams methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct 2nd degree.

Trooper Begley was assisted by the Casey County Sheriffs office and a Casey County Constable.

Voter Registration Information

9/18/2018

Reminder: November 6th, 2018 General Election, voter registeration:

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 is the last day to register to vote for the General Election. KRS 116.045(2).

How do I register to vote: Adair County Clerk’s Office, 424 Public Square Suite3, Columbia KY (by submitting a voter registration card by mail or in person), or online at http://govoteky.com

How do I check to see if I am registered to vote? You can verify your voter registration online at http://govoteky.com or coming into the Clerk’s Office or calling 270-384-2801

Do I have to register before each election? No, once you have register to vote, you do not have to re-register for each election. Re-registration is necessary only if you have moved or legally changed your name.

I recently moved, do I have to update my registration? Yes, updating your registration is necessary if you have moved or legally changed your name. You can make updates to your registration online, or by submitting a voter registration application by mail or in person.

The deadline to register has passed; can I still update my registration? No, once the voter registration deadline has passed, the voter registration rolls are frozen until after the next election. Any changes made after the deadline please come into the Clerk’s Office or call 270-384-2801 for direction

I am U.S. Citizen residing overseas or military, how do I register to vote? For information on how to register or obtain a ballot, visit Military and Overseas Voters (http://govoteky.com/voters/pages/military-or-overseas-voters)

I am 17 years old, can I register to vote? State law allows for pre-registration at 17 years of age, but you must be 18 years of age on or before the next General Election Day (November 6) to vote.

For additional information or questions: 270-384-2801
Thank you
Lisa Greer

Lindsey Wilson Football adds game to 2018 schedule, travels to Presbyterian on Sept. 27

9/18/2018

COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The Lindsey Wilson football team is scheduled to play NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision member Presbyterian (S.C.) at 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, Sept. 27, in Clinton, South Carolina.

The addition to the Blue Raiders’ 2018 schedule comes on the heels of the cancelation of Lindsey Wilson’s game at St. Andrews scheduled for this Saturday. The game was canceled due to heavy flooding on the St. Andrews’ campus as a result of Hurricane Florence.

The Lindsey Wilson-Presbyterian game will be the first meeting between the two programs. It also marks the first-ever game for the Blue Raiders against an NCAA FCS member.

The Blue Hose are a member of the Big South Conference.

Presbyterian (0-1) dropped its season-opener to NCAA No. 24-ranked Austin Peay (Tenn.) on Sept. 8. The Blue Hose also lost a game off their schedule with the cancelation of last weekend’s game against Stetson (Fla.). Presbyterian is slated to host Mid-South Conference foe Bluefield (Va.) on Saturday.

NAIA No. 4-ranked Lindsey Wilson is 3-0 on the season following Saturday’s 69-14 win over Pikeville (Ky.).

Kickoff for the Lindsey Wilson-Presbyterian game is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT from Bailey Memorial Stadium on the Presbyterian campus.