HENDERSON, Ky. (August 1, 2026)–The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The […]

LONDON, Ky. (September 1, 2026) — Kentucky State Police Post 11 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. In addition to these checkpoints, Post 11 troopers will also conduct special traffic enforcement operations in high-collision areas, utilizing radar, laser and saturation patrols.  The intent […]

EASTERN, Ky. (August 31, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville was notified by Prestonsburg 911 of a single vehicle collision at approximately 1:53 p.m. on August 29, 2026. The collision occurred on Kentucky Route 680 in the Eastern community of Floyd County. The preliminary investigation indicates that 48-year-old Christopher Smith of McDowell was […]

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (August 31, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville was notified of an off-road ATV collision at approximately 5:42 p.m. on August 27, 2026. The collision occurred on an ATV trail off Booker Fork in the Pikeville community of Pike County. The preliminary investigation indicates that 74-year-old Billy Tackett of Pikeville was […]

Owensboro, Ky. (August 28, 2026) – On Friday August 28, 2026, Kentucky State Police Post 16 arrested Justin D. Thomas (34), of Owensboro, KY and charged him with Posess Matter Sex Performance By Minor O/12 < 18 – 1st Offense and Proc Or Prom Use Of Minor By Electronic Means. Mr. Thomas was lodged in the Daviess […]