FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2026) — Today, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced the graduation of 32 cadets from the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities across the commonwealth. “Today, these 32 new troopers join a storied 77-year history of excellence and service by the Kentucky […]

Flemingsburg, Ky. (January, 29, 2026) – On November 7, 2023 Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a call from Fleming County Sheriff’s Department requesting assistance in reference to sexual abuse allegations.  KSP responded to the residence and launched an investigation into the allegations. During interviews three juvenile victims made disclosures about being sexually abused. On November […]

Who:    Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman              Col. Phillip Burnett Jr., commissioner, Kentucky State Police              Sara Walter Combs, chief judge, Seventh District Court of Appeals What:   The Lieutenant Governor will join the Kentucky State Police to welcome 32 new             troopers graduating […]

Bear Branch, KY (January 24, 2026) – On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:58 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 13, Hazard, was notified of a structure fire on Turkey Foot Road in the Bear Branch community of Leslie County. Kentucky State Police, along with Leslie County Fire Services and the Leslie County Sheriff’s Office, […]

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (January, 24, 2026) – On December 14, 2025 Kentucky State Police (KSP) post 8 Morehead received a crime tip from KSP’s website alleging that an adult male was having inappropriate conversations with juvenile females via snapchat. Troopers launched an investigation into the allegations. After a lengthy investigation KSP charged Joseph Slone, 19 of […]