Dedicated professionals prepared to serve Kentuckians and support law enforcement in times of need FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 21, 2025) — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 17 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy. These individuals have been assigned to 10 posts across the state, where they will answer […]

Ashland, Ky. (March 20, 2025) – On March 19, 2025, the Kentucky State Police arrested Harlee Estepp, age 28, following an investigation into inappropriate communications with a minor. This investigation, which commenced in 2022, was initiated after law enforcement received information regarding Estepp’s interactions with a juvenile. The matters under investigation are connected to events […]

BENTON, Ky. (March 19, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has been requested by Benton Police Department to investigate the death of Lia Thompson, 49 years old of Benton, KY.  Preliminary investigation shows that shortly before 2:00pm CT, Ms. Thompson was located deceased inside her residence with injuries indicating foul play. Her death […]

TOLLESBORO, Ky. (March 19, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 18, just before 10:30 p.m. EDT. CIRT detectives responded to the scene and began an investigation into the incident. The […]

BENTON, Ky. (March 19, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has been requested by Benton Police Department to investigate the death of Lia Thompson, 49 years old of Benton, KY.  Preliminary investigation shows that shortly before 2:00pm CT, Ms. Thompson was located deceased inside her residence with injuries indicating foul play. Her death is […]