A 9-1-1 call of a possible drug overdose leads to the discovery of illegal drugs & guns in Lincoln County.

Bluegrass 911 received the call late Monday night, reporting a juvenile had consumed drugs and was experiencing an adverse reaction.

Lincoln County EMS and Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene.

A search warrant was executed at an out building on Ky 501. Deputies located several guns, one that was reported stolen from Richmond PD. Also located was about an ounce of suspected crystal methamphetamine, digital scales, baggies, and glass smoking pipes. 

Charges are pending as the suspect was not located. 

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says that investigation into drug trafficking has been ongoing for the last 8 months.

The Casey County fiscal Court met in regular session Monday.

The magistrates approved an amendment to the cleaning contract for the Judicial Center which will now include disinfecting the facility to further protect against Covid. The building will be disinfected weekly at an added rate of $150 per week, which will be reimbursed to the County.

Under 911 business, Judge Executive Randy Dial addressed the magistrates concerning E-Dispatch and One Call…

Judge Dial also mentioned that flood repairs are underway at the Ag Center… 

The next regular meeting of the Casey County Fiscal Court is scheduled for Monday, March 7th.

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for customers of Eubank Water System on KY 501, starting at Hwy 1247 south, to KY 70, Hwy 837 and side roads. 

The advisory has been issued due to: Line Break  

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.

For more information, contact your water provider.

Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across the region today and tonight.

Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts is expected. This may result in flooding in low-lying areas and near small streams and creeks. A few strong to severe storms are possible by late morning and will continue into the afternoon hours across the area. Damaging winds are the main severe weather hazards, though an isolated tornado can not be ruled out.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London is investigating a shooting incident that took place on Three Oaks Road in Rockcastle County at approximately 8:45 PM on Saturday February 19, 2022.

The preliminary investigation reveals that Rockcastle County 911 was notified of a neighbor dispute complaint involving Donnie R. Lamb, 57, of Mt. Vernon and his neighbor George W. Davis, 74, of Mt. Vernon. During the investigation, it was determined Donnie Lamb, shot his neighbor Davis once in the chest. Davis was taken by Rockcastle EMS to a landing zone in the Round Stone area of Rockcastle County before being flown to the University of Kentucky Medical Center with non-life threating injuries.

Donnie Lamb was arrested and charged with Assault 1st. He was taken to the Rockcastle County Jail.

The investigation is continuing by Post 11 Trooper Cory Jones. He was assisted at the scene by Post 11 personnel, Rockcastle Sherriff’s Office, Mount Vernon Police Department, Brodhead Police Department, Livingston Police Department, Rockcastle EMS and PHI.

A Pulaski County man has pleaded not-guilty to charges of animal cruelty.
Jeff Henderson has more on the story...

Livestock Market Report...

Today's Ag Weather Outlook from David Powell...

Jeff Henderson reports on the latest meeting of the Somerset City Council...

The Casey County Board of Education met in regular session last night.

The meeting ended with a resignation.

Here's Superintendent Barry Lee...

The Liberty City Council met in regular session Monday.

Kevin Fisher, a representative from RFH CPA consultants, addressed the council with an audit presentation for fiscal year 2021.

Fisher stated it was a clean report as last year...

Councilman Richard Montgomery posed a question to the City Attorney concerning the procedure of a possible occupational tax, also about possibly extending the city limits...

Mayor Brown stated he would be in contact with a CPA consultant to address the council concerning the options of a possible occupational tax, and perhaps setting up a workshop meeting to discuss it further. No action was taken.

Councilman Richard Montgomery also asked for clarification about possible findings of the Corps of Engineers concerning flooding in the city, and that any possible actions would require 30% matching funds from the city. Mayor Steven Brown confirmed the 30% match.

The next regular meeting of the Liberty City Council is scheduled for March 14th.

A tip on a stolen motorcycle in Lincoln County leads to the discovery of illegal drugs.

Around 11pm Wednesday night, Deputy Kyle Peters and Sergeant Michael Mullins, with Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, received a tip on the location of a stolen motorcycle. 

This tip led them to a residence on McMullen Road.

The Deputies made contact with the owner and through further investigation, located suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia consistent with the use of methamphetamine. 

The stolen motorcycle was not located, however, the investigation is on-going and authorities say arrests are pending.

Driver arrested following a single vehicle accident Monday.

Deputy Jayson Grider, with Casey Co. Sheriff's Office, arrested 58 year old Melissa G. Willoughby, of Kings Mountain. 

She was charged with careless driving, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, after she lost control and crashed her vehicle on E KY 70.

Ms. Willoughby was booked into the Casey Co. Jail.

A Liberty man was arrested on DUI charges, following a traffic stop Wednesday.

Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle observed the driver of a 2022 Suzuki Grand Vitara run a stop sign about eight miles West of Liberty at the junction of N. Hatfield Road, and KY 206. The vehicle then crossed the center-line on 206. 

Sheriff Weddle initiated the traffic stop and noted the driver had slurred speech. 

47 year old Gary D. Rodgers, failed field sobriety tests, and admitted using Methamphetamine, two days prior.

Mr. Rodgers was charged with DUI-controlled Substance, and Disregarding a Stop Sign.

He was lodged in the Casey Co. Jail.

An arrest has been made in a case of Cruelty to Animals.

Jeff Henderson has the story...

Kentucky State Police have released their official report on a fatal crash that took the life of a Liberty man last weekend.

Troopers responded to the call around 8:30pm Saturday on KY 70 in Casey County.  

Preliminary investigations indicate that 30 year old Joshua Wilson, of Liberty, was driving a 2002 Chevy Tracker when he dropped off the roadway, lost control, and struck a tree. 

Wilson succumbed to injuries sustained in this collision and was pronounced deceased by the Casey County Coroner.  

This incident remains under investigation by Trooper Matthew Spears. 

Columbia, KY (January 5, 2022) During the month of January 2022, 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 two fatal collisions during the month of January in the Post 15 area.
Mary Miller age 81 of Taylor County KY was killed on 01/13/2022 in Taylor Co KY.
Meredith Spear age 32 of Metcalfe County KY was killed on 01/24/2022 in Metcalfe Co KY.

This brings our yearly fatality count to 3 compared with 3 through this same period in 2021.

Statewide fatality count stands at 39 compared with 50 through this same period in 2021.

During the month of January 2022, there were 1286 citations written, 272 courtesy notices written, 409 complaints answered, 184 motorists assisted, 51 criminal cases opened and 274 criminal arrests made.

Russell Springs Police arrest a Clinton County woman on drug charges.

Chief Tim Pierce reports, on Saturday, Officer Debra Necessary responded to a call of a fight in progress at a residence on Milton Heights. 

Upon arrival, 29 year old Rosanell Hill, of Albany, was found to be in possession of a bag of suspected Methamphetamine, along with a loaded firearm.

Ms. Hill was charged with Possession of Meth-1st Degree (Firearm Enhanced), and lodged in the Russell County Detention Jail.

The Casey County fiscal court met in regular session Monday.

Judge executive Randy Dial reminded magistrates and candidates of the deadline for filing their financial disclosures...

Magistrates approved the first reading of two budget amendments. Judge Dial...

County residents may soon be able to take advantage of one-call notifications...

Magistrates also voted in favor of a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees...

The next regular meeting of the Casey County Fiscal Court is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 21st.

The Casey County Grand Jury has handed down several indictments including:

• Alan L Fowler, 48 of Kings Mountain; possession of controlled substance 1st degree/2nd offense methamphetamine, DUI – controlled substance – 2nd offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving on a suspended or revoked OL, & unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
• Jacob A Smith, 34 of Albany; trafficking meth over 2 grams 1st degree & possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Jeremy A Parr, 42 of Liberty; strangulation 1st degree, assault 4th degree domestic violence, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, criminal mischief 3rd degree, alcohol intoxication in a public place, & assault 3rd degree.
• Larry B Patten, 24 of Dunnville; possession of meth 1st degree & possession of marijuana.
• Gregory D Kidd, 67 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, no registration plates, possession of controlled substance 2nd degree.
• Jessica A Osborn, 26 of Springfield; possession of meth 1st degree & possession of marijuana.
• Frederick J Turpin, 32 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree.
• Jason E Luttrell, 37 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree/3rd offense & possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Jason A Brown, 40 of Danville; possession of meth 1st degree, theft of identity, & persistent felony offender 2nd degree.
• Zachary H Cook, 31 of Liberty; promoting contraband 1st degree, persistent felony offender 1st degree, possession of meth 1st degree.
• Mark E Wimmer, 60 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, & possession of marijuana.
• Steven M Clements, 24 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on suspended or revoked OL, & failure to wear seatbelts.
• Richard E Brown, 53 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree/3rd offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, & failure to wear seatbelts.
• Larry B Patten, 27 of Dunnville; possession of meth 1st degree firearms enhanced, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, no insurance, & inadequate muffler.
• Dennis K Sims, 70 of Liberty; 2 counts sexual abuse 1st degree.
• Blake E Tatum, 29 of Liberty; failure to comply with sex offender registration.
• Terri L Stephens Jr, 33 of Liberty; wanton endangerment 1st degree, persistent felony offender 1st degree, assault 2nd degree domestic violence, terroristic threatening 3rd degree, & possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
• Raymond G Duncan, 19 of Liberty; possession of meth 1st degree/3rd offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI controlled substance 2nd offense, & no OL.
• Jeremy L Owens, 37 of Liberty; assault 3rd degree, persistent felony offender 2nd degree, disarming a peace officer, fleeing or evading police 2nd degree on foot, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication, disorderly conduct 2nd degree, & criminal mischief 3rd degree.

We remind our listeners an indictment is only a legal accusation, not an indicator of guilt.

A Jefferson County man is facing drug charges in Pulaski County.

Sheriff Greg Speck reports that just after 2am Wednesday, Deputy Tan Hudson arrested 39 year old Michael Heath, of Louisville.

Deputy Hudson saw a 2019 Kia Optima pulling from Dry Branch Road commit a traffic infraction at the stop sign with KY 1247.  He stopped the car for erratic driving & noticed that the driver appeared to be under the influence.  Deputy Hudson also noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car.  When the driver stepped out, Deputy Hudson was able to locate a small amount of marijuana in the car and on Mr. Heath.  

After the arrest, Deputy Hudson located suspected methamphetamine, suspected heroin, and suspected marijuana in the center console.  

Mr. Heath was arrested numerous drug & traffic charges and transported to the Pulaski County Detention Jail.

With the forecasted ice storm that could impact our community, Superintendent Barry Lee says Casey Schools will be available for emergency shelter as needed.   

If anyone is without power and needs a warm place, our central emergency shelter will be the Casey County High School gym. 

If the high school does not have power, our backup location will be Walnut Hill Elementary and/or Jones Park Elementary. 

You are asked to bring your own blankets and supplies.     

The high school does have shower facilities if this were to be a long term event.   

Casey County District Court has been cancelled for Thursday February 3rd, 2022 due to impending weather.  

If you have a court date scheduled for that day, it will be moved to Tuesday February 8th, 2022.  

If you were scheduled for 9 am, it will be heard at 9 am on the new date.  

If you have any questions, you may call the Circuit Clerk’s Office between 8 am and 4 pm at 787-6510.