• Austin Scott, 29 of Liberty, indicted for burglary in the 3rd degree, 3 counts persistent felony offender 2nd degree, theft by unlawful taking $1,000 or more but less than $10,000, & tampering with physical evidence.
• Kenny Lee Sims, 40 of Nancy, indicted on possession of methamphetamine 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree, drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substance – aggravating circumstance, careless driving, & speeding 15 mph or more over the limit.
• Eric Scott Roberts, 41 of Liberty, indicted on trafficking in methamphetamine over 2 grams 1st degree, drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substance, no brake lights, rear license not illuminated, careless driving, & failure to produce insurance card.
• Eric Ryan Bender, 45 of Liberty, indicted on trafficking in methamphetamine over 2 grams 1st degree, 2 counts persistent felony offender 1st degree, tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana, no registration receipt, failure to produce insurance card, & no/expired registration plates.
• Brandy Farrell Tolliver, 45 of Louisville, indicted on fleeing/evading police 1st degree, 2 counts persistent felony offender 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, driving on DUI suspended license, speeding 26 mph or more over the limit, & driving too fast for traffic conditions.
• Megan L Hammond, 30 of Middleburg, indicted on possession of methamphetamine 1st degree/2nd offense, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of substance – aggravating circumstance, operating vehicle with expired OL, license to be in possession, & careless driving.
• Randall A Alford, 34 of Hustonville, indicted on fleeing/evading police 1st degree, 4 counts persistent felony offender 2nd degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, possession of drug unspecified 1st degree/2nd offense, possession of drug unspecified 1st degree, criminal mischief 1st degree, operating motor vehicle while under the influence of substance 2nd offense, leaving the scene of an accident – failure to render aid/assistance, 2 counts criminal mischief 3rd degree, driving on a DUI suspended OL, & reckless driving.
• Jeffery Brian Johnson AKA Jeffrey Brian Johnson, 33 of Bradfordsville, indicted on burglary 2nd degree, persistent felony offender 1st degree, fleeing/evading police 2nd degree – on foot, public intoxication, & disorderly conduct 2nd degree.
• Chansey D Whited, 34 of Liberty, indicted on possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, persistent felony offender 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, operating vehicle with expired OL, & careless driving.

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

(Frankfort, KY) - Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed SB 150, which protects Kentucky school kids from controversial LGBT indoctrination in K-5 public school classrooms, makes clear that bathroom and locker room policy corresponds to biological sex, and prohibits gender transitions of minors.

This bill will help children and teenagers like Luka Hein who testified to the great harm caused by puberty blocking drugs and high doses of hormones. Hein suffered from mental distress when she was 14, and by 16 had a double mastectomy and hormone "therapy.” This led to severe joint pain, distressed vocal chords, and sentenced her to a lifetime of medical treatment. She's only 21.

Gov. Beshear said in his veto message that SB 150 “tears away the freedom of parents to do what those parents believe is best for their kids and instead has big government making those decisions for everyone, even if the parents disagree.” 

CPC Executive Director Richard Nelson said the veto puts gender dysphoric children in harms way. "Parents have never had the right to make life altering decisions for their child that could leave them scarred and infertile," Nelson said. "It is not big government, but it is the role of government, to protect the vulnerable who cannot protect themselves." Nelson is calling on the state legislature to override Gov. Beshear's veto when they convene on March 29 and 30.

A Boyle County search warrant leads to 4 arrests Thursday.

Sheriff's Deputies conducted a narcotic's investigation on a residence on Alum Springs Road. They executed a search warrant at the residence, which led to a seizure of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, a large amount of cash, scales, baggies, and other drug paraphernalia items.

A total of 4 people were arrested.
James "Jimmy" Baker is charged with Trafficking Meth-1st Degree, Trafficking Carfentanil or Fentanyl Derivatives, Drug Paraphernalia, & Possession of Marijuana.
Baker was also arrested for a indictment warrant for Trafficking Meth-1st Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, & Drug Paraphernalia.
David Jeremy Hardin is charged with Possession of Meth-1st Degree, & Possession of Heroin-1st Degree.
Melanie Dawn Wilson is charged with Possession of Meth-1st Degree.
John Christopher Montgomery was arrested for two active arrests warrants.

All four were lodged in the Boyle Co. Jail.

A Somerset man was arrested during a traffic stop in Russell County late Monday.

Russell Springs Police Officer Breton Llané conducted a traffic stop around 10:30pm on a vehicle that needed proof of insurance verified and showed that the driver had a suspended license.

55 year old David Slagle, of Somerset, was charged with Diving On Suspended or Revoked Operator's License, and Possession of Marijuana.

Mr. Slagle was arrested and lodged in the Russell County Jail.

In addition to Officer Llané's charges, RSPD Officer Mason Miniard also served Mr. Slagle with an outstanding warrant.

Representatives from Casey Co. VFW Post #5704 addressed the Casey County Fiscal Court at their monthly meeting yesterday. Post Commander Glen Phillips Jr., presented a plaque to Judge Executive Randy Dial expressing appreciation for the Courts cooperation and support in the restoration of the Doughboy statue and the installation of a new flag pole.

An attorney with the law firm representing Casey County in a class action Opioid lawsuit addressed the Court and told Magistrates that there are currently five pending settlements. Over the next 18 years, Casey County will receive just over $500,000. Use of those settlement funds will be highly restricted.

Under General Business, the Court approved the Sheriff's Annual Settlement, and accepted a little over $48,000 in Pre-Audit Excess Fees from the Sheriff's Office.

Under Road Business, Magistrates voted to hire Andy Ramsey to the Road Department as a Laborer.

Under Jail Business, a Jail Budget was presented and accepted. The Court will also be advertising for bids for Repair or Replacement of the Jail roof.

Under Miscellaneous Business, the Veteran's Administration is looking for office space for a Regional Office in Liberty. Judge Dial asked for any suggestions to be directed to his office.

Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle gave his Monthly Report.
 

A representative from the Casey Co. Animal Advocacy Group informed the Court that, as of Monday, they had begun a Trap, Neuter & Release program for stray cats in the City. The group is also seeking public donations & volunteers. There was a very lengthy discussion concerning shelter & care for stray dogs in the County. There was also a debate over  the accuracy of some information that has been shared on social media.

(Frankfort, KY) - "Commonwealth Policy Center is pleased that the Kentucky General Assembly passed commonsense legislation that protects both children and parental rights with the passage of SB 150," said CPC Executive Director Richard Nelson. "We believe that children should not be sexualized in elementary grades with controversial, objectionable material that promotes radical gender ideology which tells them they can transcend their biological born sex.”

The bill keeps sex-ed out of the K-5 classroom and requires parental consent for grades 6-12. "We favor age-appropriate instruction," Nelson said. “But elementary school children are not mentally and emotionally ready for the introduction of sex-ed. Parents should have a say when controversial material is introduced in public schools after fifth grade."

SB 150 addressed controversial guidance from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) that advised public school teachers to use gender-preferred pronouns of students and to keep gender identity private from parents if necessary. Such recommendations from KDE are prohibited. The bill also requires school districts to develop a policy for the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms.

Just as it's not appropriate to push gender ideology to minors in our public schools, children cannot rightly consent to life-altering and irreversible hormone therapy and transition surgery that could lead to sterilization and lifelong health problems. Nelson pointed to two detransitioners who testified in the Senate Families and Children Committee. Both shared that they were steered toward "hormone therapy" and sex alteration surgery before the age of 18. Now, both young women are dealing with prolonged negative health effects.

SB 150 bans healthcare providers from prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to minors for the purpose of altering their outward sex characteristics. Those found in violation will have their license revoked. "Children face enough challenges today in a culture that presses hard against them," Nelson said. "It's encouraging to see an overwhelming number of legislators stand in the gap for their health and well-being."

In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Adam, a teacher in Kentucky, to discuss the LGBT push in public schools.

A Danville man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday.

Deputies of the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotics investigation in Danville and executed a search warrant at a residence on Burton Circle.

Deputies located and seized approximately 2 ounces of methamphetamine, heroin, numerous baggies, cash, and other miscellaneous drug paraphernalia items. Located inside the residence were three juveniles.

46 year old Chad Everett Curtsinger of Danville, is charged with:
1.) Trafficking Meth-1st Degree (over 2 Grams)
2.) Possession of Heroin
3.) Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree
4.) Endangering the welfare of a minor
5.) Drug Paraphernalia
6.) Possession of Marijuana

He was lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

• Rodney K Finn, 55 of Liberty, arrested by Casey Co Sheriff Chad Weddle for assault 2nd degree - domestic violence, strangulation 2nd degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, & unlawful imprisonment 2nd degree.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

• Toni S Gray, 32 of Somerset, arrested by Officer Mayfield with Somerset PD for 2 counts probation violation & possession of drug unspecified 3rd degree.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

• Brandon C Douglas, 36, arrested by Boyle Co SO for trafficking in meth over 2 grams 1st degree & failure to produce insurance card.
• Chad E Curtsinger, 46, arrested by Boyle Co SO for trafficking in meth over 2 grams 1st degree, possession of heroin 1st degree, endangering the welfare of a minor, unlawful transaction with a minor 3rd degree, possession of marijuana, & drug paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

We remind our listeners all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Two Casey County residents were arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop late Tuesday night in Liberty.

Deputies Tyler Luttrell and Jake Atwood stopped a white passenger car on Beldon Street for a headlight out.

Dispatch advised the driver, 34 year old Whitney Leann Finn, of 388 Kettle Creek Road, Liberty, came back with suspended operators license.

Consent to search was given and Officers found a crystal like substance under the passenger seat. Inside the center console, Deputy Atwood found a cigarette pack with one cigarette, a debit card, and a baggie with a crystal substance, as well as a cell phone with white residue on the screen.

Finn stated that the debit card and cell phone were hers, but not the substances. She was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree (2nd Offense, Driving on Suspended OL’s, and One Headlight.

A passenger, Jantzen C. Hale, 41 of 98 Beldon Street, Liberty, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree (3rd or greater offense).

A local law enforcement officer is being recognized for his outstanding service to our community.

The Somerset Police Department commends Officer Chris Gates for being selected as the 2022 Officer of the Year.  

Supervisors made the nominations and were asked to provide a detailed explanation of why each officer was nominated and worthy of being recognized as the Officer of the Year.

Once the nominations were submitted, each was sent out to all supervisors within the department for a vote.  This was a daunting task due to the number of outstanding nominations.

The Somerset Police Department would like to commend Officer Gates for his professional commitment to this department and community; it is greatly appreciated.

Again, congratulations to Somerset Police Officer Chris Gates.

Seven students were honored at last night's meeting of the Casey County School Board, as Governor's Scholars.

Lacey Baldwin, Chloe Dunn, Natalie Floyd, Braxton King, Jax Price, Cordell Brooks received two, and Benton Hayes was also named as a National Merit Scholar.

Superintendent, Barry Lee...
 

The next regular meeting of the Casey County Board of Education is scheduled for April 10th.

Liberty City Council met in regular session Monday.

Mayor Sam Haddad gave an update on Water/Sewer information from Ryan Carr, with Ky Engineering Group...
 

The Council approved a 2nd reading of an ordinance creating an Operations Manager position, to be filled by Alan Sparr. There was a required revision for a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for ten hours per week.

Casey County Schools Superintendent, Barry Lee, addressed the Council concerning the problem of Vape use by underage youth...
 

Representatives from the Casey Co. Animal Advocates Group addressed the Council asking permission to seek funding for a Trap-Neuter-Release program to help control the animal population in the city. The Council agreed, and encouraged the group to seek funding and volunteers.

The Council also heard a 1st reading of an ordinance to amend current water rates, adjusting the price to $2.75 per 1,000 gallons, an increase of 20 cents.

Under old business, repairs have been completed on the Napier Street bridge, and the leak has been repaired on the Dry Ridge Water Tank, though the city is waiting on water valves that have been back-ordered.

The next regular meeting of the Liberty City Council is scheduled for April 10th.
 

A Liberty man arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop Friday.

Shortly after 6pm, Deputy Jake Atwood observed a 2006 Acura cross the centerline multiple times on Campbellsville Street. Upon contact with the driver, 38 year old Lucio M. Iacovone, of 137 Wall Street, Liberty, he smelled the odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle.

The Marijuana was located in his pants pocket.

Mr. Iacovone was charged with Careless Driving, and Possession of Marijuana.

A Casey County man is facing charges after police pulled him over on his lawn mower for drinking an hitting a mail box.

Deputy Jake Atwood responded to the call around 6pm Saturday, about seven miles North of Liberty on Short Town Rd.  Upon arrival, he saw 51 year old Dennis H. Luttrell, of 753 Short Town Rd., Liberty, pulling back and forth on his mower, in a ditch. Deputy Atwood advised Luttrell to stop and shut the mower off, but Luttrell attempted to pull away on the mower, before finally complying and shutting the mower down.

There was an unopend vodka shot on the foot rest of the mower. Luttrell initially denied hitting the mailbox, and drinking. When shown the vodka shot from the foot rest, Luttrell stated he found them up the road, and only drank two. The citation states Luttrell was unsteady on his feet and had to lean against the mower for balance.

When asked to empty his pockets, Luttrell produced two more unopened vodka shots, and some brass knuckles.

Luttrell failed field sobriety tests, and later blew a .129 on the breath test. He was lodged in the Casey County Jail on charges of DUI-3rd Offense (Aggravated Circumstance), & Criminal Littering.

Deputies Tyler Luttrell, & Austin Harris assisted.

A Liberty teen was arrested on DUI & Drug Trafficking charges Saturday night.

Casey County Deputy Jake Atwood spotted a 2006 Dodge Charger leaving the Family Dollar parking lot and pull onto the 127 Bypass with excessively loud exhaust. The Deputy initiated a traffic stop and noted signs of impairment, along with the driver, 18 year old David C. Brown, of 660 Howe Hollow Rd., Liberty, appearing very nervous.

Brown admitted to taking a hit from a Dab Pen earlier that evening. He had two Dab Pens on his person. A grocery sack of Marijuana products were also found in the vehicle console. Brown stated he sometimes sold Marijuana Products on weekends, and that he had approximately 60-70 grams of those products in his possession. He also had $635 in cash on him.

Brown was charged with Inadequate Muffler, DUI, and Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz). He was lodged in the Casey Co. Jail.

Deputies Tyler Luttrell & Austin Harris assisted.

A Liberty man was arrested following a police pursuit Thursday morning.

Deputy Jayson Grider, with the Casey County Sheriff's Office, met a 1999 Chevy Pickup, heading North on KY 49, with very dark tinted windows in which the driver took off at a high rate of speed, turning onto Caney Fork Road, then on Possum Trot Road, before coming to a stop at the intersection of KY 551 & West KY 70 in Clementsville.

The driver, 44-year-old Jason L. Murphy, of 1564 KY 1547 Liberty, stated he didn't have insurance or the right registration plates on the vehicle.

During a search of the truck, officers founds a loaded, uncapped needle under the driver's floor mat, along with 3 methamphetamine rocks in the cup holder.

Multiple Sheriff's Office personnel & units from Liberty Police Department assisted.

Mr. Murphy was lodged in the Casey County Jail on charges of careless driving, fleeing/evading police - 1st degree - motor vehicle, failure to wear seat belts, no insurance, improper registration plate, no registration receipt, excessive window tint, possession of drug paraphernalia, & possession of methamphetamine 1st degree/3rd or greater offense.

A domestic altercation leads to drug charges for a Casey County couple.

Sheriff Chad Weddle, & Deputy Hanna Lynn, responded to the call Wednesday morning, on Middleburg St., Liberty. The citation states that 25 year old Sarah Richardson, of 4010 KY-1547, Liberty, called dispatch and reported that she and her boyfriend, Tyler Coffman, 28, of the same address, had been involved in a physical altercation.

Mr. Coffman had left the scene, but Officers made contact with him in Liberty and placed him under arrest. A cut straw with Meth residue was found in his pants pocket.

He is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and Drug Paraphernalia.

Richardson was also searched. A container was located in her bag, which contained Marijuana residue.

She is charged with Possession of Marijuana.

They both had marks from the altercation, so both were also charged with Assault-4th Degree and lodged in the Casey County Jail.

A Bradfordsville man is facing charges after police say he jumped from an ambulance, then made a mad dash for the Courthouse.

Shortly after 2pm Wednesday, Casey County Deputy Hannah Lynn, and Liberty Officer Caleb Wesley responded to the dispatch call to Montgomery Street in reference to Jeffery Johnson, of 400 Bucks Branch Rd., Brandfordsville, who had jumped from an ambulance onto the roadway and ran.

Several minutes later, Officer Wesley was dispatched to the call that a man had broke into a residence on Montgomery Street. The resident, Jennifer Luttrell, told Liberty Police Chief Steve Garrett that Johnson ran into the home through an unlocked door and stated, "I am running from the law, help me hide!" Luttrell advised him to leave. He then reportedly took off on foot to the Casey County Court House and made contact with Deputy Robin Lynn at the Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Lynn reported Johnson was talking out of his head, and ran when the Deputy produced hand cuffs. Next, Johnson ran into Judge Executive Randy Dial's Office, screaming and causing public alarm, and then ran off.

Officers finally cornered Johnson as he was exiting the South side door of the Court House and took him into custody.

33 year old Jeffery Johnson is charged with Public Intoxication (Controlled Substance), Disorderly Conduct-2nd Degree, & Burglary-2nd Degree.

He was lodged in the Casey County Jail.

A recently introduced bill that would legalize sports gambling in Kentucky (HB 551), is being pushed by bill sponsor State Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Oakland) and Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown). Both underscored the popularity of the issue on KET’s "Kentucky Tonight." According to a 2022 survey conducted by Western Kentucky University, 73% of respondents favor sports betting. Altogether, 36 states have legalized sports gambling. Both legislators argued that Kentucky is losing revenue to surrounding states that have legalized it. So why not legalize it and capture the revenue? But bigger considerations loom that few have considered as the state legislature ponders this perennial question.

Widespread sports gambling outside Las Vegas is fairly new. In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 1992 federal law that restricted it in most states, so the social consequences of widespread sports gambling remain to be seen. But based on past history, we have an idea of how this will turn out.

Legitimizing and mainstreaming sports gambling will hurt Kentuckians in three ways. First, it corrupts the integrity of sporting events. Second, it will likely accelerate addictive behavior. And finally, sports gambling will unduly affect our children by introducing them to a highly addictive behavior with a mobile device.

Consider that we’ve had a number of scandals related to players throwing games or referees fixing them. The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team lost its 1952-53 season because its players were involved in a point shaving scandal. In 2008, NBA referee Tim Donaghy spent time in jail for taking bribes to fix games he refereed. Most recently, rumors swirled around that last year’s FIFA World Cup soccer championship game was rigged. An investigative body couldn’t confirm the rumors, but Sports Illustrated exposed past corruption inside FIFA in a 2019 article “7 of the Most Infamous Match Fixing Scandals That Shook World Football.” Bribery of officials, players, and coaches involved with gambling-related match fixing is well documented.

In 2021, The Atlantic ran a story entitled “Sports Gambling Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen: Betting on Tom Brady’s next completion may sound like harmless fun. But it’s not.” Author Will Leitch presciently said, “People will forgive a lot in sports. But they do have to believe that the results are legitimate. Without that, the games are meaningless—a sinister chaos.”

Another concern over legalizing sports gambling is that it would likely accelerate addictive behavior. We are not just talking about betting on the outcome of sporting events. But there is in-game betting, where gamblers can bet on plays in real time with their phone in hand. Exhilarating, yes. Compelling, definitely. But should lawmakers neglect the dark side of a potentially addictive activity to everyone with a smartphone—an activity previously confined to physical locations? Once Draft Kings or FanDuel Apps are on user’s phone, and the game is over, gamblers can expect ads for video poker, video blackjack, and sundry other games.

Rep. Meredith argued that there are control structures to prosecute corruption and potential bribery. But how do regulators monitor in-game bets? How does one keep cash-strapped college athletes from taking a hundred bucks to strike out or miss a free throw that would not easily be detected?

Finally, how will mainstreaming sports gambling affect our children? How does one keep teenage boys off of gambling apps? Their pre-frontal cortex, not fully developed, lacks impulse control and cannot discern the consequences of present actions. Normalizing gambling to kids, many of whom will be ensnared in its throes, should be of great concern to all of us.

The tide of gambling expansion is pushing strong in the Commonwealth. But do we jeopardize the social and economic fabric of the Commonwealth we so love by current trends and desires and opinion polls? Is expanded gambling a healthy way to build our economy? Is it a reliable revenue stream? And will it build communities in a way that benefits all? These are questions that deserve answers.

A traffic stop leads to trafficking charges for a Liberty woman.

Around 11pm Sunday night, Deputy Jake Atwood, with Casey County Sheriff's Department, observed a 2014 Chevy Malibu pass another vehicle in a no passing zone on KY 70, about four miles west of Liberty. The car was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Deputy Atwood activated his emergency equipment in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. As he approached the intersection of KY 70 & Linnie Rheber Rd, he noticed skid marks & smoke where the vehicle had wrecked.

The driver, 33 year old Neyse R. Richardson, of 30 Vallard Goode Rd., Liberty, refused medical treatment. She stated she never saw the Deputy's lights. She said she had swerved to miss a deer and lost control as she was traveling 70 mph.

Multiple pieces of a crystal like substance were found in the seat and on the driver's side of the vehicle. Richardson admitted she had dropped more narcotics as she exited the car. She also had nearly $900 in cash on her person.

Richardson is charged with Speeding (15mph over the limit), Improper Passing, Reckless Driving, Trafficking Methamphetamine (over 2 grams), & Tampering with Physical Evidence. She was lodged in the Casey County Jail.

Deputies Brandon Smith & Josh Rodgers assisted.

A Liberty man has been charged in connection with the theft of some expensive fishing gear.

Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle says the victim, Shannon Scott, reported someone had removed several rods & reels from his garage, about five miles west of Liberty on KY 70. The theft happened around 10pm on the night of February 15th. The gear was stored in his boat, and all the garage doors were closed. The value of the stolen items were estimated at around $4,700.

During the investigation, Sheriff Weddle learned that Justin & Brandon Cain had purchased gear matching the description of items that were stolen in the theft. On Friday, March 3rd, that investigation led him to 29 year old Austin Scott of 29 Lanier Lane, Liberty, who stated he had entered the garage through an unlocked door, removed the fishing poles and later sold them.

Austin Scott was lodged in the Casey County Jail on charges of Burglary-3rd Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking (over $1,000), and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

The fishing poles were undamaged, and were returned to Shannon Scott.

• Delbert E Brock, 63, arrested by Lincoln Co SO for possession of meth 1st degree, possession of heroin 1st degree, & drug paraphernalia.
• Timothy Mullins, 43, arrested by Lincoln Co SO for possession of meth 1st degree, possession of heroin 1st degree, & drug paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

• Jeremy M Reynolds, 35 of Somerset, arrested by Officer Claunch with Somerset PD for non-payment of court costs/fees/fines, public intoxication - controlled substance, & prescription-controlled substance not in proper container.
• Tyruben R Boling, 50 of Somerset, arrested by Officer Glover with Somerset PD for speeding 26 mph or more over the limit, no registration plates, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, & possession of meth 1st degree.
• Chasity L Roberts, 44 of Eubank, arrested by Deputy Picard with Pulaski Co SO for failure to appear & possession of drug unspecified 1st degree.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

• Anthony Naylor, 35, arrested for DUI, no OL, trafficking in marijuana, & trafficking in carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives.
• Chyna Goff, 22, arrested by Burgin PD for public intoxication - controlled substance, trafficking in marijuana, & trafficking in carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives.

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

We remind our listeners all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

(Frankfort, KY) - A bill addressing unregulated drag shows in public places where children are present was debated in a Kentucky state Senate committee today. SB 115 proposes to restrict sexually explicit performances in public areas and to shield children from this activity. 

CPC Executive Director Richard Nelson told the Senate Veterans Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee that public drag performances that mimic stripping where children are present is becoming increasingly common. "There is a real need to restrict sexually oriented activities and to protect children from an activity that appeals to prurient interests," Nelson said. "The intention of the bill is to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the community and to ameliorate the negative secondary effects associated with such sexual performances." 

Nelson added that restrictions on sexually oriented businesses and activity have been upheld in court. At least 14 other states are considering legislation similar to SB 115. Tennessee recently enacted a similar law.

"It is in the community's best interest to shield minors from activities and performances that are sexual in nature." SB 115 passed the Veterans Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee and is moving for a full vote in the Senate.

Around 2pm Tuesday, Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle, and Deputy Delp observed a 2000 Nissan Maxima cross the center line on KY 1547. The driver, 49 year old LeeAnn Brock, then pulled into her driveway and exited the vehicle.

The citation states Ms. Brock was hyper-acting and said she did not have her license. She consented to a search of her vehicle and purse. Brock stated she had some illegal pills in her purse and refused to let go of the bag. She was cuffed and had to be dragged to the cruiser.

While searching her bag, Sheriff Weddle found 4 Hyrdocodone Pills, 2 Gabapentin Pills, and a large Meth Rock.

Ms. Brock failed sobriety tests. She stated she had smoked Marijuana and used Methamphetamine in the last day or so. Brock was taken to Casey County Hospital, where she refused a blood test.

Brock is charged with Careless Driving, DUI-2nd (Aggravated Circumstance), Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance-2nd Degree (unspecified), Resisting Arrest, & Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug.

She was lodged in the Casey Co. Jail.

A traffic stop sends a Dunnville woman to jail for selling drugs.

Casey County Deputy Jake Atwood says a 2006 Hyundai Elantra crossed the centerline on KY 1649, multiple times. He initiated a traffic stop about 5 miles east of Liberty, shortly before 1am Tuesday morning on Poplar Springs Road. Deputy Atwood smelled the odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle.

44 year old Amanda J. Lay, of 172 Old 127 Loop, Dunnville, was a passenger in the vehicle. Near her location, officers found digital scales, a baggie with a crystal like substance inside, rolling papers, half a percocet pill, a baggie of burnt marijuana cigarettes, and a glass pipe with residue inside.
Lay took possession of all the substances found. She was charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine-1st Degree (over 2 gms), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (unspecified), & Drug Paraphernalia.

The driver, Jennifer Crowe, and another passenger, James Passmore, were released with a verbal warning.

Lay was lodged in the Casey County Jail.
 

Special Deputy Josh Rodgers assisted.

• Amanda J Lay, 44 of Dunnville, arrested by Deputy Atwood with Casey Co SO for trafficking in meth over 2 grams 1st degree, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, & possession of drug unspecified 1st degree.
• Leeann A Brock, 49 of Liberty, arrested by Casey Co Sheriff Chad Weddle for careless driving, DUI 2nd - aggravated circumstance, possession of meth 1st degree, possession of drug unspecified 2nd degree, resisting arrest, & illegal possession of a legend drug.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

• Linda L Monroe, 57 of Hustonville, arrested by Officer Adams with Stanford PD for driving on suspended/revoked OL, drug paraphernalia, & possession of meth 1st degree.
• Kyle D Phipps, 33 of Eubank, arrested by Deputy Massey with Pulaski Co SO for careless driving & possession of meth 1st degree.
• Ashley N Collett, 38 of Somerset, arrested by Deputy Massey with Pulaski Co SO for no OL, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine 1st degree, & drug paraphernalia.

Lodged in the Pulaski County Jail.

• Courtney Gray, 29, of Russell Springs, arrested by KSP for Bail Jumping, Persistent Felony Offender, and four counts of Failure to Appear.

Lodged in the Russell County Jail.

We remind our listeners all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

On February 28, 2023 at approximately 2:10 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a call to observe for four Dodge Challenger Hellcat vehicles that had been stolen in Somerset. 

A KSP Trooper observed the four vehicles and attempted to perform a traffic stop on them on the Cumberland Parkway in Adair County for a speeding violation.  The vehicles did not stop when the Trooper activated his emergency equipment and a pursuit ensued.  The pursuit continued until Troopers were able to deploy a tire deflation device and disabled the vehicle on I-65 in Warren County.  Upon termination of the pursuit, the suspect, Caveze C. Jones, age 19 of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. 

Mr. Jones was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.  Mr. Jones was charged with the following charges:

• Speeding 26 or More Over Speed Limit
• Fleeing or Evading Police – 1^st Degree (Motor Vehicle)
• Wanton Endangerment – 1^st Degree (Police Officer)
• Receiving Stolen Property - $10,000 or More
• Resisting Arrest
• And other traffic violations

The case remains under investigation by Trooper Brandon Roark.  Trooper Roark was assisted by other KSP Troopers as well as the Glasgow Police Department.

COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 1, 2023)  Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. 

These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts.  Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws relating to motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.

A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post15checkpoints/

• Christopher S Paskiewicz, 56 of Liberty, arrested for contempt of court, cultivating in marijuana, & hindering prosecution/apprehension 2nd degree.

Lodged in the Casey County Jail.

• Michael S Helm, 33, arrested by Boyle Co SO for speeding 26 mph or more over the limit, reckless driving, driving on suspended/revoked OL, no registration plates, no insurance, possession of meth 1st degree, & drug paraphernalia.
• Jeffrey D Coslow, 55, arrested by Officer Hale with Harrodsburg PD for possession of meth 1st degree.

Lodged in the Boyle County Jail.

• Charles Willard, age 47, of Russell Springs, arrested by Officer Golden with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO.

Lodged in the Russell County Jail.

We remind our listeners all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.