FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 27, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky State Police (KSP) has obtained a new state-of-the-art patrol boat, allowing the agency to better respond to emergencies and natural disasters on Kentucky’s waterways. The agency recently purchased a 23-foot patrol boat, the Metal Shark 23 Relentless, which is specifically designed for first […]

BELFRY, Ky. (August 26, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police arrested two individuals following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of a large quantity of suspected illegal drugs. On August 26, 2026, troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 conducted a traffic stop on a 2024 Ford Edge in the Belfry community of Pike […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 troopers arrested a Lexington man after he allegedly pointed a laser at a KSP helicopter returning from a nighttime rescue mission at Red River Gorge on Aug. 25. The incident occurred on Aug. 25 at approximately 12:30 a.m. as the KSP Bell 429 aircraft was returning […]

EDMONTON, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has charged two Edmonton residents following an animal cruelty investigation in Metcalfe County. The preliminary investigation found that Michael W. York, 34, and Natasha N. York, 36, kept more than 200 dogs on their property. Many of the dogs had not received […]

Brake Issues are the Top Reason for Commercial Vehicles to be Placed Out of Service Corbin, Ky. (August 24, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Division is participating in Brake Safety Week, an international safety initiative focusing on reducing crashes caused by defective braking systems on large trucks. KSP CVE […]