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 […]

Union County, Ky. (August 24, 2026) – On Monday August 24, 2026, Kentucky State Police Post 16 arrested a second juvenile subject in connection to the death of Mr. Jami M. Fletcher. The juvenile was charged with Manslaughter 2nd Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence in relation to the case. No other information is available […]

DORTON, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by Post 9 Pikeville to investigate a collision involving a trooper in the Dorton Community on Aug. 22, 2026. The preliminary investigation indicates Troopers Mitchell Culbertson and Cameron Whitaker were in the Dorton community, where they […]