Kentucky is gearing up for its primary election on **May 21st**, and the registration deadline is fast approaching. If you haven't registered yet, be sure to do so by **Monday, April 22nd** to participate in the primary election.

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A Deputy Jailer is now a resident after he allegedly smuggled contraband into the facility.

A joint investigation by the Casey County Sheriff's Office and the Casey County Jail was conducted Monday. Sheriff Chad Weddle interrogated Deputy Jailer Jerred Oney, who admitted to bringing a dip can into the jail.

The investigation confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in that dip can, leading to several inmates consuming the drug. As a result, Jerred Oney, 25, from Kings Mountain, KY, faces charges of first-degree promoting contraband and second-degree official misconduct. He has been booked into the Casey County Jail.

The Casey County Fiscal Court met in regular session Monday.
Casey County Judge Executive Randy Dial commented on the meeting...

The Casey County Board of Education met in regular session Monday.
Superintendent, Barry Lee...

A new Court Clerk is now on duty in Pulaski County.
Jeff Henderson reports from Somerset...

In a coordinated effort, the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office and Harrodsburg Police Department successfully conducted a drug investigation resulting in a significant arrest. On April 10th, 2024, a traffic stop on Hubble Road led to the discovery of approximately 4 ounces of methamphetamine, a large sum of cash, and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

The passenger, Shannon Penman, was found to have an active arrest warrant and was taken into custody. A subsequent search revealed a small baggie of suspected fentanyl on Penman's person. Penman, from Lancaster, KY, now faces multiple charges including trafficking and possession of controlled substances, as well as promoting contraband.

The Boyle County Sheriff’s Office praised the collaborative efforts with the Harrodsburg Police Department, highlighting the importance of partnership in tackling drug-related crimes.
 

In the early hours of Thursday, Danville Police responded to a disturbance at a residence on Ridgeway Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 45-year-old female victim with scratches and a small puncture wound on her hand. The investigation revealed that the victim had intervened in a verbal dispute between the suspect, 66-year-old George Young, and her mother.

Young's aggression escalated as he struck and threw the victim to the ground. Desperate to defend herself, the victim grabbed a piece of door trim with protruding nails. Young wrested the wood from her, inflicting minor injuries to her head and hand.

Alerted that Young had fled the scene, officers tracked him down on Hill N Dale Drive. Despite initial resistance, Young was apprehended without further incident. He now faces charges of **Assault in the Second Degree** and **fleeing/evading police**.

He is lodged in the Boyle County Jail.
 

On April 8, 2024, Angela H. Thomas, age 45, found herself at the center of a police investigation in Liberty, KY. Officer Cody Roy and Deputy Jake Atwood responded to a collision at A&D vape shop, where they encountered Thomas. Initially, it seemed like a routine accident scene, but Deputy Atwood's keen eye noticed something amiss.

As Officer Roy engaged Thomas in conversation about the collision, Deputy Atwood observed her spit gathering in the corner of her mouth. Concerned, he asked if she had taken anything. Thomas attributed it to tooth glue, but Atwood remained vigilant. His suspicions grew when he noticed a lump in the coin pocket of her pants.

Seeking consent, Officer Roy requested to search Thomas's vehicle. She agreed, and Atwood inquired about the pocket contents. Thomas hesitated, claiming it was just quarters. But when she emptied her pocket onto the hood of her car, Atwood noticed her thumb still inside the coin pocket, guarding something. He insisted she reveal the hidden item.

Thomas's excuses shifted. First, it was a lint ball. Then, she claimed it belonged to her husband. But when Atwood retrieved the folded yellow post-it note, it revealed a plastic baggie containing a crystal-like substance—methamphetamine. Thomas's protestations crumbled; she admitted the substance was indeed methamphetamine.

Angela H. Thomas now faces charges of Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree.

Liberty City Council met in regular session Monday.

Mayor, Dr. Sam Haddad...

There was also a discussion about adding a traffic light, or caution light at the intersection of Hwy 127 & Ky 70. The Council said the issue is already under consideration and would need to be studied further.

An Adair County man was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Casey County over the weekend.

Saturday evening, Casey County Deputies Tyler Luttrell and Jake Atwood pulled over an '82 Honda motorcycle on North 127 due to the absence of a rearview mirror and expired registration tags.

The driver, identified as 39-year-old James A. Flores, of Columbia,  admitted to operating the bike without insurance and with tags that had been expired for three years. Flores, who is currently on probation for prior drug-related offenses, aroused suspicion when Deputy Atwood observed signs of impairment.

Despite initially denying any substance use that day, Flores hesitated when questioned about the presence of illegal items on his person or the motorcycle. Subsequent field sobriety tests confirmed the deputies' suspicions, leading to Flores's admission of possessing a methamphetamine pipe and recent drug use.

Flores was arrested on several charges, including the absence of a rearview mirror, illegible license plate, lack of registration plates, no insurance, DUI-controlled substance, possession of Methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Flores was taken to Casey County Hospital for a blood test before being booked into Casey County Jail.

*** UPDATE:  JACKSON OVERSTREET HAS BEEN LOCATED - SAFE ***

The Casey County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing juvenile.

Liberty City Council will host a regular monthly meeting,
Monday, April 8, 5:00 p.m.

On the agenda:

• Proclamation - Fair Housing Month
• Garbage Reserve Fund
• First Reading of Ordinance Relating to the Employee Handbook

The meeting will be held at Liberty City Hall, and is open to the public.

ATTENTION:

Coy Mason Road in Casey County will be closed, Tuesday, April 9, from 8 AM TO 3 PM as the Casey County Road Department works to install road culverts.

Please plan accordingly.
 

1pm, March 28th, Casey County Deputy Hannah Adams was contacted by Sheriff Chad Weddle to assist Porbation and Parole Officers Adam Wilson and Tyler Harrod on E Yosemite Rd.

Upon arrival at Brian Means, age 56, residence on E Yosemite Rd to do a home visit. Entering the residence, Parole officers observed a mirror on the kitchen table. On the mirror was suspected methamphetamine and laying beside the mirror was a rolled paper.

Means also advised Officer Wilson of a black pouch that contained marijuana in his bedroom. Means stated he last used methamphetamine three days prior, and last used marijuana four days prior.

He was charged with Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree (3rd Offense) and lodged in the Casey County Jail.

On Tuesday, Casey County Deputy Jake Atwood was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Ky 1547, where the situation quickly escalated.

The driver, identified as 23-year-old Dakota J. Smithers of Liberty, was reportedly making threats with a firearm and had left the scene.

He was later located at his mother's residence on Neff Rd. The citation states Smithers was visibly intoxicated and admitted to driving drunk.

Despite refusing medical treatment initially, he was later taken to the hospital for clearance before being booked into Casey County Jail.

Smithers now faces charges including DUI-2nd Offense with aggravating circumstances, and leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid/assistance.

On March 31, 2024 at approximately 2:03 P.M. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of US 127 and KY 70 in Casey County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Otis Tapscott, age 85 of Liberty, was traveling eastbound on KY 70 in a 2005 Jeep Liberty when he disregarded a stop sign controlling the US 127 and KY 70 intersection.  Mr. Tapscott entered the intersection and collided with a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox traveling southbound on KY 127.  The Chevrolet Equinox was being operated by Teresa Burton, age 56 of Yosemite.  

Mr. Tapscott was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Casey County Coroner.  A passenger in Ms. Burton’s vehicle, James Burton, age 67 of Liberty, was also pronounced deceased at the scene by the Casey County Coroner.  Ms. Burton was transported to the Casey County Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Casey County Coroner.  Another passenger in Ms. Burton’s vehicle, Jackie Dylan Cooper, age 21 of Liberty, was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with serious injuries. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Casey County Sheriff's Office, Liberty Police Department, Casey County Fire and EMS, Casey County Rescue Squad, and Casey County Coroner.  The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Alex England.

On Sunday, Casey County Deputy Jacob Atwood observed a 2000 Chevy Impala traveling East on KY 70. The vehicle cambe back as a verify proof of Insurance status.

The Chevy turned onto N KY 501 and Atwood initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Bastin Creek Rd. Deputy Billy Duncan assisted. Upon contact with the driver, Marcia R. Salyers, age 59 of Kings Mountain, KY. Salyers presented an expired registration receipt and insurance card.

K9 Nitro was deployed for a free air sniff around the vehicle, and had a positive alert. A search of the car located a wallet inside of Salyers purse with 2 unused syringes and a rolled up tissue with 3 green pills with K8 imprinted on them.

When about the needles, Salyers stated that she was a diabetic and then asked what the pills were and she stated that they were Oxycodone and she was prescribed them.

Asked where the prescription bottle was and she stated that she just brought them in case she needed them, the bottle was at her house. She stated the last time she had taken one was at 01:30 that morning.

Salyers was placed under arrest and transported to Casey County Jail. She is charged with No Insurance, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree, and Possession of Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container.

Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on Monday March 25th, 2024, A Science Hill woman is in
custody following a search warrant at a residence on Cal Wiles Road.

The incident began when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division
were conducting an investigation into Angela Simpson, age 51, of Science Hill, for trafficking in
illegal narcotics. During the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to gain enough
information on Simpson’s drug trafficking organization to obtain a search warrant for her
residence.

Narcotics Detectives, along with Deputies from the patrol division, traveled to Simpson’s
residence to execute the search warrant. Deputies found the front door unlocked, after knocking
and announcing, and made entry into the residence. Once inside of the residence, Deputies
discovered the only person inside of the residence was a 14 year old juvenile Deputies located
Simpson’s vehicle at a nearby residence, where they were unable to make contact with anyone
inside. Deputies contacted the Department of Community Based Services to assist on the scene.

Deputies began searching the residence and in the master bedroom of the trailer located
methamphetamine, marijuana, Hydrocodone tablets, Xanax tablets, Suboxone tablets, firearms,
digital scales, baggies, and a large sum of cash. Some of the items located in the residence were
located in areas accessible to the juvenile in the residence alone.

Once the search was complete Deputies returned to the neighbor’s residence and were able to
eventually make contact with Simpson where she was taken into custody and charged with the
following:
* Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (> or = 2GMS Methamphetamine) (Enhancement)
* Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (> or =10 D.U. Drug Unspecified) (Enhancement)
* Trafficking in controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense (> or = 120 D.U. Drug Unspecified) (Enhancement)
* Trafficking in controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense (> or = 20 but < or = 120 D.U. Drug Unspecified) (Enhancement)
* Trafficking in marijuana (8oz to < 5lbs) 1st offense (Enhancement)
* Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess

* Unlawful Transaction with a Minor

After lodging Simpson at the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Detectives began processing the
evidence recovered from the scene. Recovered on the scene was the following items:
- 245.6 grams of methamphetamine
- 830.1 grams of marijuana
- 369 Hydrocodone tablets
- 292 Xanax tablets
- 55 Klonopin tablets
- 16 Suboxone tablets
- $8,451.00 in U.S. currency
 

The case remains under investigations by Detective Trent Massey. Detective Massey was
assisted on the scene by Detective Lieutenant Daryl Kegley, Detective Tan Hudson, Sergeant
Preston Pitman, Deputy Logan Crabtree, Deputy James Pitman, Deputy Ronnie Golden, Deputy
Seth Gover, Deputy Jared Pierce, and DCBS.
 

Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact
our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at
http://www.pulaskisheriff.com. You can remain anonymous by texting PCSOTIP to 847411, or
by using our mobile app on both Google Play and the App Store.

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on Monday March 20th, 2024, three individuals are in custody following a traffic stop.

The incident began when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division observed a Dodge Van commit a traffic violation on South Main Street. Detectives conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and observed a male subject in the back seat with active warrants.

Detectives called Bryan Hopper, age 30, of Elsmere, KY, out of the vehicle and arrested him on the outstanding warrants. Detectives observed multiple firearms in plain view, inside of the vehicle.
Detectives were aware Hopper was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.

Detectives gained consent to search the vehicle from the driver of the car. During a search of the vehicle, Detectives located multiple guns along with suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. During the investigation to the firearms, Detectives discovered one of the guns located was entered as stolen by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Following the investigation, three individuals were taken into custody:

Bryan Hopper, age 30, of Elsmere, KY, was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense >= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
• Trafficking in marijuana less than 8OZ 2nd offense  (Enhancement)
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess (Enhancement)
• Possession of firearm by convicted felon
• Possession of handgun by convicted felon
• Receiving stolen property (firearm)

Brittany Meadows, age 24 of Stunk, KY, was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense -Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
• Trafficking in controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense - 20 D.U. Drug Unspecified (Enhancement)
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess (Enhancement)

Summer Smith, age 22, of Morehead, KY, was arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense >or= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
• Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess (Enhancement)
• Receiving stolen property (firearm)

Detectives were assisted on scene by Patrol Sergeant Ron Hellard and CID Detective Branson Patterson. The case remains under investigation by Narcotics Detective Tan Hudson.

Pulaski Clunty Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on Monday March 19th, 2024, A Lexington man was placed in custody following a traffic stop.

The incident began when Detectives with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division
observed a Chevy Silverado commit a traffic violation on U.S. 27. Detectives conducted a traffic
stop of the vehicle. Upon stopping the vehicle, Detective Trent Massey deployed his K-9, Leo to
conduct a free air sniff of the vehicle. Following the walk around of the vehicle, Detective Massey stated K-9 Leo alerted on the vehicle, indicating the presence of illegal narcotics.

Detectives began a search of the vehicle and located a Hardees cup with suspected ecstasy that
was dumped into the liquid in the cup to try and conceal the drug from detection. A further
search of the vehicle uncovered suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, baggies, and a handgun
in a hidden compartment on the vehicle.

Once the search was complete John Hargis II, age 41, of Singleton Cemetery Road, Eubank, was
arrested and charged with the following:

• Trafficking in controlled substance 1 st degree 2 nd offense >= 2GMS Methamphetamine (Enhancement)
• Trafficking in controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense >=10 D.U. Drug Unspecified (Enhancement)
• Trafficking in marijuana less than 8OZ 2nd offense (Enhancement)
• Tampering with physical evidence
• Possession of handgun by convicted felon
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess(Enhancement)
• Failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1 st
• Failure to or improper signal

The case remains under investigations by Detective Tan Hudson.

Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact
our tip line at 606-679-8477.

You can also leave a tip on our webpage at http://www.pulaskisheriff.com. You can remain anonymous by texting PCSOTIP to 847411, or by using our mobile app on both Google Play and the App Store.

Liberty City Council will host a special called meeting today.

Only two items are on the agenda, a resolution authorizing Mayor Haddad to sign documents for the Lake Grant, and a resolution establishing a Section 3 plan.

The meeting starts at 5pm at City Hall and is open to the public.

Pulaski County announces a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, offering free disposal for residents.

From 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pulaski County Recycling Center, individuals can safely discard items like paint, solvents, and batteries.

The drive-through event ensures convenience, with workers unloading waste directly from vehicles.
A limit of 100 pounds per person is set to encourage broad participation.

This initiative, sponsored by Waste Connections of Kentucky, underscores the county's commitment to environmental stewardship and public health.

For more details, residents can contact Danny Masten at 606-677-0320, or visit the county's recycling website... www.recycle.pulaskigov.com

Drama has been brewing over EMS service in Somerset/Pulaski County. On Monday, Somerset City Council approved a resolution pulling the City out of the EMS Inter-Local agreement with the County, leaving EMS administration solely under Fiscal Court.

Jeff Henderson reports from Somerset...

In a tragic workplace accident on Wednesday, an employee lost her life after becoming entangled in machinery at Davis Gate, Russell Springs.

The Russell County Coroner's Office, alongside the Office of Occupational Safety and Health, is investigating the incident.

The victim, identified as 33-year-old MARIA SILVIA GUZMAN DOMINQUEZ from Somerset, was pronounced dead at the scene and will undergo further examination in Frankfort.

The Coroner's Office was supported by the Russell County Sheriff's Office, the Russell Springs Fire Department, and local EMS in responding to the emergency.