Hodgenville, KY. (November 13, 2018) – Kentucky State Police, Post 4 in Elizabethtown, responded to a two-vehicle collision in Larue Co. Tuesday morning, November 13, 2018. At approximately 11:33 A.M. EST, KSP Post 4 received a call of a two-vehicle collision on Campbellsville Road (KY 210) in Larue County near its junction with O.O. Despain Road in the Ball Hollow area not far from the Green – LaRue County line. Joseph Bell (29) of Radcliff was traveling east on Campbellsville Road in a 2012 Honda Accord. Jose A. Gonzalez-Tigane (31) of Louisville was traveling west in a semi-tractor trailer on Campbellsville Road. For unknown reasons Bell crossed the centerline and into the path of Gonzalez-Tigane’s vehicle. Bell and his passenger, Jeffery Holtzclaw (33) of Radcliff, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Larue County Coroner’s Office. Gonzalez-Tigane was not injured. The affected area of Campbellsville Road was shut down for approximately four hours to allow troopers to investigate the collision. The collision is still under investigation by Trooper/Reconstructionist Brandon Brooks.
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On November 11, 2018 at approximately 9:38 AM EST Trooper Zach Scott, Deputy Chad Weddle, and Liberty Police Chief Steve Garrett responded to a residence 10 miles north of Liberty on Neff Road after receiving information that a stolen Ford truck was parked at that residence. When units arrived Trooper Scott observed the possible suspect, 20 year old Joseph Cooper of Liberty, flee from the residence. Trooper Scott apprehended and arrested Cooper charging him with receiving stolen property under $10,000, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, (on foot), menacing, resisting arrest, criminal mischief 1st, criminal mischief 3rd, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Cooper was lodged in the Casey County Detention Center.
COLUMBIA, Ky. – Eighteen members of the Lindsey Wilson football team earned Mid-South Conference Academic honors, conference officials announced on Wednesday.
Cage Street, Drew Turner, Payton Veraldi, DeAngelo Barrios, Lou Bunning, Cullen Cox, Eli Cross, Cameron Dukes, H.T. Fountain, Chandler Gray, Joe Gressette, Julian Johns, Isaac Keller, Daniel Kimmel, J.T. Lyon, Trent Mueller, Dawson Oliver and Jaron Puckett each collected the award. Mueller earns his fourth-career honor, Veraldi, Bunning and Johns each earn their third as Dukes, Fountain and Kimmel all pick up their second. The 18 honorees from Lindsey Wilson were the fourth most in the conference. Cumberlands (Ky.) led all institutions with 26, followed by Reinhardt (Ga.) with 25 and Cumberland (Tenn.) at 21. In order to be nominated by an institution, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved at least sophomore academic status. Community Trust Bank is the proud sponsor of the Mid-South Conference Academic Award program. Community Trust Bank, founded in 1903 in Pikeville, Kentucky, currently serves the people and communities of Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee with 71 banking locations. Community Trust Bank is committed to providing its customers and the communities they serve, the highest standards of personalized customer service by offering both competitive and innovative products and services. On 11-13-18 at 11:54 am Adair County 911 received a call that the court house would blow up in 20 minutes. Court security Officers along with the Sheriffs Department and Columbia Police immediately began evacuating the building. Columbia - Adair County Fire Department and other emergency services was placed on standby.
Officers conducted a search of building and the building was reopened in approximately 1 hr . Circuit Court was in session at the time of threat. Once building was opened officers turned their focus toward the origin of call. Officers were able to track down the call and after investigation determined that Nathan James Popplewell, 36, of Jamestown KY had purchased a Non contract phone that morning and placed the call. The call was an attempt to keep his wife from appearing in court as she was on docket for 1pm. Popplewell was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Columbia Police Sgt. Jr Murphy who was assisted by Sgt Roy. Popplewell was charged with Terroristic Threatening 1st degree. The charge is a Class C Felony and can carry a sentence of a minimum 5 years up to 10 years if convicted. Columbia Police is continuing investigation. Trooper Zach Scott is investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred Friday, November 9, 2018 at 4:37 PMCST located three miles south of Russell Springs at the intersection of KY 92 and KY 379. Kyle Dalton, age 26 of Russell Springs was traveling south on KY 379 in a 2013 Nissan Rogue when he slowed down to turn into a parking lot. Rodney Snow, age 69 of Jamestown was also traveling south on KY 379 in a 2006 Trail Blazer; he failed to observe Dalton had slowed down and struck the back the Rogue. Dalton and Snow were wearing a seatbelt; treated and released from the Russell County Hospital. Trooper Scott was assisted at the scene by Trooper Allen Shirley, Russell County EMS, and the Russell County Sheriff’s Department.
Cane Valley, KY: Kentucky State Police investigated a two vehicle collision on KY55 at Cane Valley Mill Road Monday at 12:07p.m. CST.
Preliminary investigations indicate that 21 year-old Aaron Richey of Glasgow was operating a 2018 GMC box truck traveling west on Cane Valley Mill Road, when his vehicle malfunctioned causing him to enter the path of a 2019 Peterbilt being operated by 32 year-old Mitchell Hughes of Bowling Green. Richey’s vehicle struck the side of the semi-trailer causing the vehicle to run off the roadway striking the guardrail. The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours causing motorists to detour onto Cane Valley Road. Richey was wearing his seat belt and was not injured. Hughes was wearing his seat belt, he was treated and released at the scene by the Adair County EMS. Officer First Class Casey Tooley is investigating and was assisted at the scene by KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement units, units from Post 15 Columbia, Adair County Sheriff, Fire, EMS and Rescue Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at: (1-800-222-5555). Citizens can call to confidentially report impair drivers or any criminal activity. You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for IPhone, IPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple or Google Play stores. Download the KSP mobile app by searching “KSPOLICE” in the app store and you can also follow along on twitter @KYStatePolice. The Adair Co. Sheriff’s office would like to remind the property tax payers that tax bills were mailed three weeks ago.
To receive a 2% discount, you must have them paid on or before November 15th, 2018. If you did not receive your bill, call the office and they will be happy to give you the amount due. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed from 12:00-12:30 for lunch. Call 270-384-2776. A Taylor County man was arrested on drug charges after a search of a residence in Campbellsville Friday afternoon, November 9th, in Taylor County. According to Campbellsville Police, 28 year old Robert Hill of Campbellsville was arrested and charged with enhanced trafficking in marijuana over 8 ounces and possession of cocaine. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant from Fayette County. The arrest was made after Campbellsville Police responded to a drug trafficking complaint at 803 Rosecrest Avenue in Campbellsville where officers found a large quantity of marijuana, a quantity of cocaine, scales, two long rifles and a large amount of cash. Hill was lodged in the Taylor County Jail.
Story courtesy of myq104.com On 11-08-18 at approximately 4:13 pm Columbia Police Officer Drew Conn initiated a traffic stop on a red 1994 mustang on KY 55 north. As a result of the stop and investigation Ofc. Conn called for assistance from Officer John Dial and his K-9 Gunner. A positive hit was made my K-9 and a search of vehicle revealed methamphetamine, digital scales, syringes, and addition separate baggies.
Jessica Parson age 25 of Columbia was placed under arrest on charges of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Officer Drew Conn is continuing investigation. |
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