Benton Police Department is searching for tips on an alleged theft case.
According to BPD, a suspect (pictured) was involved in a theft on April 12 at Walmart in Benton. He reportedly left the store and drove away in an early 2000s model white, Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
BPD asks anyone with information as to the identity of the suspect to phone 270-527-3126 or central dispatch at 270-527-1333. Residents may also contact BPD via Facebook.
Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville.
KSP Post 1 dispatch received a call about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in reference to an inmate not breathing. Lyon County Ambulance Service responded to the scene, and upon arrival asked to notify the coroner.
Lyon County Coroner Sheena Snow arrived to the penitentiary with a trooper and pronounced Marcus J. Penman, 39, of Hopkinsville, dead at the scene. KSP Trooper Cory Hamby is continuing the investigation.
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KSP troopers responded to Trigg County in reference to human remains found on Oak Grove Church Road near Cadiz.
About 11:3o a.m. Tuesday, Trigg County dispatchers received a call from a nearby property owner who discovered the remains. Troopers interviewed the caller and searched surrounding properties. The remains were collected and sent to the Trigg County Coroner; the state medical examiner’s office will examine the remains to determine for certain if they are human.
Trigg County Sheriff’s Office, Trigg County Animal Control and Pulaski County (Ill.) Search and Rescue assisted at the scene. Det. Brian Hill is continuing the investigation.
Anyone with information on either investigation is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
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A Symsonia man on Tuesday suffered injuries in a single-vehicle crash in McCracken County.
According to a McCracken County Sheriff’s report, about 5 p.m. Tuesday Brannon Sanford, 28, of Symsonia was driving south on old Highway 45 when his vehicle left the road for unknown reasons. His car traveled down an embankment and struck several trees. Passersby noticed tree branches moving at the scene and stopped to render aid.
Sanford was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries.
McCracken County deputies were assisted by Mercy EMS and Hendron Fire Department at the scene.
Kentucky State Police have identified the body discovered Tuesday on Oak Grove Church Road in Cadiz.
A preliminary examination of the body was completed Wednesday at the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Madisonville. The results were inconclusive as to a cause of death. A full autopsy will be performed Thursday. Kentucky State Police have positively identified the victim as Christina D. Edmonson, 33, of Cadiz.
KSP has searched two residences on Oak Grove Church Road for evidence related to the ongoing death investigation. Detectives are asking anyone with information possibly related to this investigation to contact them at the numbers below.
The investigation is continuing by Detective Brian Hill. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
Benton Police Department is investigating an alleged hit and run.
According to BPD Chief Tracy Watwood, an unidentified man driving a newer model Chrysler 300 was involved in a hit-and-run incident with another vehicle early Saturday in the Fivestar Benton parking lot. Police are asking the public to help identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call BPD at 270-527-3126, Marshall County Dispatch at 270-527-1333 message BPD through its Facebook page.
Ronnie Allan Kilpatrick, 41, of 1735 Ames Road, Hickory Valley, TN was arrested on April 30, 2017 by Officer Jeff Peck for DUI 1st offense.
HICKORY — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for a high visibility, public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
Traffic safety checkpoints will allow the Kentucky State Police the opportunity to periodically concentrate its efforts in checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws that will ultimately increase the safety of the citizens within the Commonwealth. Drivers encountering a traffic safety checkpoint are requested to have their operator’s license, vehicle registration receipt and proof of insurance readily accessible. Drivers with this information in hand, those with no violations of law and minimal roadway congestion can reasonably expect to be delayed for no more than 30 seconds to a few minutes.
Listed below are the supervisory-approved traffic safety checkpoint locations in the Kentucky State Police, Post 1 district. This includes the following Kentucky counties: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall and Trigg. These locations can also be found on the KSP website, www.kentuckystatepolice.org.
US 51 – at old KSP/CVE Scale Facility
US 60 – at Crystal Lake Road
US 60 – at KY 2532 (Apperson Road)
US 60 at Bill Corner Road
US 641S – at Barber Drive
KY 94E – at KY 280
KY 121S – MP 3.187 to MP 3.690
KY 280 – at Cohoon Road
CARLISLE COUNTY
US 51 – at KY 80 Arlington
KY 80 – at KY 307
KY 125 – at KY 166
KY 129 – at Fulton/Hickman County line
US 45S – at KY 339 Wingo
US 45S – at KY 1748
KY 94 – at KY 381 Lynnville
KY 849 – at KY 1684
KY 303 – at KY 339 (4-way stop)
US 51 – at KY 1529
KY 58 – at KY 307
KY 123 – at KY 239
US 60 – at or about former Ledbetter Elementary School (between MP 5.5-MP5.8)
US 60 – from MP 29 to MP 29.059 at or about Livingston/Crittenden County line
KY 866 – at Coon Chapel Road
US 62 – at KY 810 (South)
KY 93 South – at KY 293 & 1055 intersection
USFS Woodlands Trace – at or about entrance to LBL
US 68 – at KY 95
US 641 – at KY 1422
KY 348 – between MP 4.7 – MP 5.0 (near Meadowbrook Circle)
KY 402 – at KY 1364
US 60 – at US 62 (Ledbetter Bridge intersection)
KY 286 – at KY 726 (McKendree Church Road)
KY 450 – at Puryear Highway
KY 994 (Old Mayfield Road) – at KY 1014 (Houser Road)
US 68X (Bypass) – West of Howard Anderson Bridge
KY 139N – at Bush Road
KY 274 – West of John Woodruff Bridge (near entrance to boat ramp)
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Capt. Brett Edwards responded to a potential burglary April 24 on Reed Road. A resident reported that an unidentified person entered an outbuilding and stole tools from the property. The investigation remains ongoing.
Deputy Steven Oakley investigated an injury crash about 12:20 p.m. April 27 on Frazier Driver in Gilbertsville. According to police reports, Ryan D. Carr, 20, of Gilbertsville, was eastbound when he suffered a back spasm as he rounded a curve. Carr’s vehicle ran off the road and struck the concrete edge of a driveway.
Deputies Josh Anderson and Luke Rudd responded on April 29 to a disturbance on Rudd Lane. According to police reports, when officers arrived they could hear yelling, screaming and the sound of what officers believed was property being destroyed in the residence. Deputies entered the home and arrested Joshua A. Neeble, 36, of Benton on suspicion of fourth-degree assault upon further investigation. Neeble was housed in the Marshall County Detention Center.
HICKORY, KY (May 2, 2017) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for April is
as follows;
Criminal Cases Opened……………………………………… 91
Criminal Arrests………………………………………………. 205
Citations Written…………………………………………… 1,310
Speed……………………………………………….. 355
Seatbelt……………………………………………… 219
Child Restraint………………………………………. 27
Collisions Investigated………………………………………. 44
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP)……………………. 1
Calls for Service…………………………………………….. 749
DUI Arrests……………………………………………………… 34
Throughout the month, Troopers from the Mayfield Kentucky State Police Post
conducted traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 1 District. KSP utilizes traffic
safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and to provide a deterrent for
those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide a highly visible, public
safety service focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate
registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers.
Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
For traffic safety checkpoint locations in your area, you may refer to the web site:
www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/press/post1_checkpoints.html<http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/press/post1_checkpoints.html>
Through May 1, 2017, preliminary results show there have been twenty people killed
on the roadways in the Post 1 District: seven victims were not wearing seatbelts,
two fatalities involved the suspected use of alcohol or drugs and two pedestrians
were struck and killed.
Kentucky State Police, Post 1, covers the 11 counties of Ballard, Calloway,
Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg.
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the
Kentucky State Police, toll-free, at 1-800-222-5555 Callers may remain anonymous and
should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel, and license
number if possible.
Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available
for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of
charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department observed Chris Battoe, 31, of Symsonia operating on vehicle on Hovekamp Road in McCracken County. Detectives, knowing that Battoe did not have a driver’s license, attempted to stop Battoe, according to a statement from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said Battoe fled in the vehicle and turned down Locke Boulevard. He accelerated to the end of the roadway and pulled into a driveway. Battoe was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and fleeing or evading the police.
Deputy Steve Croft and his K-9 Pepo arrived on scene a short time later. K-9 Pepo, who is trained in narcotic detection, alerted to the presence of illegal drugs coming from the inside of the vehicle. K-9 Pepo then alerted to the headliner inside the vehicle where detectives allegedly located a glass Methamphetamine smoking pipe that contained Methamphetamine residue and a fixed blade knife concealed inside.
Battoe was lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail on charges of operating on a suspended license, fleeing or evading police, no insurance, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Records indicate that Battoe has a lengthy criminal history and is currently out on bond out of Trigg and McCracken counties for felony offenses in both counties.
Dalton Lampley of Calvert City has been indicted by a McCracken County grand jury on two charges of felony assault. Four charges of 1st degree assault were dismissed after no probable cause was found.
The charges stem from a March 17th incident when Lampley drove a garbage truck from his then employer WastePath in the wrong direction down portions of I-24 and US 62 in McCracken and Marshall counties.
The incident caused multiple crashes and injuries to area residents.
Additionally, Lampley will face two charges, fleeing or evading, and reckless driving, according to the McCracken County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, which will be bound over to a grand jury on June 8.
Additional charges are pending in Marshall County Circuit Court.
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from thepublic in identifying a suspect which was involved in the burglary at Habanero Grill on 4/30/2017. If you can identify the suspect, particularly the tattoo on his left arm, please contact Detective Captain Matt Hilbrecht at 270-527-3112.
Additionally, on May 2 at 2:27pm, SGT. Eddie McGuire was dispatched to Draffenville in reference to a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, SGT. McGuire observed that the driver appeared intoxicated. Investigation revealed that the driver had taken Lortab. Thomas E. Wooten age 64 of Benton was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of ALC/Drugs/Etc 1st Offense Agg. He was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center
A local man was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center following an single-vehicle accident.
According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports, emergency responders were dispatched about 8:59 a.m. May 4 to Highway 95 near Calvert City in response to a single-car crash. Paul E. Carr was driving south on Ky. 95 when he ran off the left shoulder while fixing the rearview mirror in his vehicle and into a ditch.
Marshall County EMS took Carr to Lourdes Hospital. He was later transferred to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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Deputies responded to a single-car crash about 10:52 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 at the ramp from Purchase Parkway to U.S. Highway 641. Upon arrival, responding deputy Dennis Lewis reported the smell of alcohol coming from the driver. Upon further investigation, Rachel L. Clark, 36, of Kuttawa, was arrested and charged on suspicion of DUI, first offense. She was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.
While at the center, jailers reported they discovered a controlled substance in Clark’s clothing.
According to a MCSD report, staff discovered two Hydrocodone pills in Clark’s underwear. Deputies filed additional charges of first-degree promoting contraband and third-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Farmer
Kentucky State Police stopped a vehicle about 4 p.m. Friday on Highway 94 West in Calloway County. for a traffic violation. During the stop, the Trooper located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, hydrocodone and oxycodone.
Lee M. Farmer Jr., 47, of Benton, was arrested and charged with the traffic violation as well as First Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), First Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Opiate), Second Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Farmer was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
The investigation is continuing by Trooper Jody Cash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.
Sessions of Court Attended – 6
Inmates Moved To and From Court – 4
People Checked Into Building – 2308
Adult Out of County Transports – 6
Vehicles Inspected – 50
A busy week for Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies saw officers responding to 451 calls for service. This includes the following:
Traffic Crashes – 20
Extra Patrol – 71
Reckless Driving Complaints – 2
Traffic Stops – 7
Animal Complaints – 8
Assault Complaints – 5
Boater Assists – 2
Motorist Assists – 6
Burglary Complaint – 7
Theft Complaints – 8
Robbery Complaints – 1
Miscellaneous Complaints -17
Disturbance / Fight -9
Domestic Disturbance -7
Follow Up Investigation – 12
Need to Speak to Officer – 31
Attempt Warrant Service – 13
Attempt Civil Paper Service – 26
Suspicious Person Complaint – 3
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 4
Prisoner Transport – 10
Check Welfare – 5
Aaron Todd Mayo, 31, of 611 Frankfort Road, Benton was arrested on May 04, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for alcohol intoxication in a public place. He was also served a Marshall County warrant for flagrant non support.
James A. Mitchell, 23, of 454 Steamboat Road, Gilbertsville was served a Marshall County criminal summons for theft of services on May 05, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock.
Patrick Mitchell Caruthers, 20, of 1130 S. Friendship Road, Paducah was charged with unlawful transaction with a minor 3rd degree on May 06, 2017 by Officer Jeff Peck.
A Monday traffic stop yielded a drug arrest for Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies.
According to MCSD reports, Deputy Chris Greenfield conducted a traffic stop about 9:58 p.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 68 East. The passenger in the vehicle allegedly gave a false name and identifying information. Sheriff’s reports say Greenfield knew the passenger from a previous arrest and was aware the information was untrue.
Randall Bond, 21, of Benton, was arrested at the scene and charged on suspicion of possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and giving an officer a false name or address.
Bond was also served three warrants stemming from Marshall and McCracken counties.
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An Indiana man was arrested Tuesday following a disturbance on Lakeview Church Road.
Capt. Brett Edwards and Maj. David Maddox responded to a report of a disturbance Tuesday. Upon investigation, officers discovered one of those allegedly involved in the disturbance had an arrest warrant. Further investigation allegedly revealed Daniel M. Farris, 32, of Evansville, Ind., was wanted on a bench warrant under suspicion of theft by unlawful taking, over $500.
Farris was arrested and taken to Marshall County Detention Center.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 11, 2017) – The Kentucky State Police will now be able to accept
more applications than ever thanks to new hiring qualifications established by the
legislature. Anyone who possesses a high school diploma or GED and has three years
of work experience now qualifies to apply
for employment as a Kentucky State Trooper.
Prior to the new guideline, applicants were required to have 60 hours of college
credit, two years of active duty military experience, or two years of certified
police officer experience. These qualifications will still apply by generating bonus
points for applicants in the selection process.
Sgt. Brad Arterburn, commander of the KSP Recruitment Branch, believes this is a
positive step for the agency. “By taking applicants with a high school diploma or
GED, we should greatly increase number of applicants we have to choose from,” he
said. “That will ensure that we can choose the very best to become our next
troopers.”
According to Arterburn, the change should not be interpreted as a lowering of
standards for trooper applicants. “All applicants still have to go through a
rigorous hiring process that includes a written test, physical test, oral interview,
polygraph exam, a very thorough background investigation, medical exam, and
psychological exam,” he said. “Also, all those who are accepted still have to
complete the 24-week Kentucky State Police Academy, one of the toughest law
enforcement training programs in the country.”
KSP is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 96, which is scheduled to begin in
early 2018. All application materials must be completed and returned to the Kentucky
State Police Recruitment Branch by Friday, June 23, 2017. Town hall meetings will
take place around the state in May and June to provide more information on the
application process as well as the day-to-day duties of a state trooper.
For more information, visit the Kentucky State Police Recruitment website at
http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/recruit/process.html. Applicants may also call
the Recruitment office toll-free at 1-866-360-3165 during office hours from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or leave a message any other time.
Kyle Nall
Kentucky State Police (KSP) Lieutenant Kyle J. Nall was among 47 graduates who completed the 12-week Administrative Officers Course at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute (SPI).
This was the 137th Course SPI offered and included officers from 18 different states representing 39 law enforcement agencies. The course curriculum is designed to develop informed, effective, ethically and technically competent law enforcement managers who are capable of assuming positions of leadership in their respective agencies.
Nall was selected as Class Valedictorian which is the highest honor achievable in a SPI graduating class. While achieving a 99.55 GPA, he also served as class vice president. KSP Major Sean Welch, East Troop commander, attended the graduation ceremony and says the agency was well represented by Nall.
“Kyle’s commitment to work and professionalism tells a lot about his character,” says Welch. “It is truly gratifying to see leaders like him coming up through our ranks.” Nall says he was humbled to participate in the course. “I am very humbled to have had the opportunity to study alongside 46 preeminent law enforcement leaders from all over the nation. It was an honor and privilege I will never forget,” says Nall.
Nall is a 15-year veteran of KSP where he is currently assigned to the Mayfield Post as the Investigations Supervisor. He is the son of Michael and Deborah Nall, both of Wingo.
Kentucky State Troopers have arrested Joseph A. Lawrence, age 55, of Murray in reference to an investigation into sexual offenses. KSP Post 1 received a report on May 13, involving the sexual assault of a minor. Preliminary investigation has shown Lawrence, between 2014 and 2016 engaged in numerous sexual encounters with a child under the age of 12.
Joseph A. Lawrence was located at 8:30 p.m. May 13 on Peach Orchard Road. After an approximate five-hour standoff, Lawrence was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with twenty counts of First Degree Sexual Abuse and one count of First Degree Sodomy. Lawrence was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
KSP Post 1 was assisted on scene by the KSP Special Operations, KSP Special Response Team and Calloway County Sheriff Department.
The investigation is continuing by Detective Michael Robichaud. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
