Trent Felske

Austin Estes

A Benton man was one of two arrested after leaving the scene of an accident Friday in Calloway County.

According to a Calloway County Sheriff’s Office release, deputies responded about 12:30 p.m. Friday to an injury accident north of Murray, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 641 and Almo Road. One of the vehicles allegedly left the scene of the accident immediately.

About two hours later, the vehicle was seen near the intersection of U.S. 641 and Ky. Hwy. 80. Deputies stopped the vehicle and talked to two occupants; both allegedly told police they were not driving the car at the time of the accident.

Police reportedly discovered stolen merchandise from both the Benton and Murray Walmart stores in the car with the occupants, according to the release. A small amount of crushed up prescription medication was allegedly found in the car, as well.

Police arrested Austin R. Estes, 19, of Benton, on suspicion of driving on a DUI suspended license (first offense, aggravated); leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; failure of owner to maintain required insurance, first offense; and receiving stolen property under $10,000.

Trent L. Felske, 26, of Murray, was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property under $10,000 and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (opiates), first offense.

Both were taken to the Calloway County Detention Center in Murray.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The driver of the other vehicle, Katelyn A. Shainkle, 22 of Murray suffered minor injuries. She was taken to Murray Calloway County Hospital, where she was treated and released.

The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, Calloway County Fire Rescue and the Murray Calloway County Hospital Ambulance Service responded to the accident.

The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls concerning a violation of a Domestic Violence Order with an assault about 10:30 a.m. Monday. The female advised that the biological father had taken their 16-month-old child and a description was provided of the father, child and vehicle. The father had taken the mother’s cellphone in an attempt to keep her from calling authorities; he was allegedly armed with a knife and headed to the Saint Louis area.

The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office dispatched deputies to 372 Windsong Circle in Aurora. Adjacent counties and agencies were notified of a possible abduction and Amber alert protocol was initiated. Upon arrival of deputies to the scene, the father showed back up to the residence returning the child and surrendering himself.

Mathew J. Walsh, 34 of Murray was charged with the following charges:

1. Assault 4^th Degree (Domestic Violence).
2. Violation of an Emergency Protection Order / Domestic Violence Order.
3. Arrest Warrant out of Trigg County for Failure to Pay Fines.

Walsh was arrested and transported to the Calloway County Detention Center where he is being held awaiting bond. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation and adjacent communication with, Murray Police Department, Murray State Police, Kentucky State Police, Graves County Sheriff’s Office, and the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office was conducted to locate the child quickly. The investigation is ongoing and other charges are pending.

On May 13th, Deputy Luke Rudd investigated a vandalism complaint on Hardin Trailer Lane. James R. Krueger age 68 of Hardin reports that someone had broken the window Nissan pick up.The investigation continues.

On May 13th, Deputy Luke Rudd spoke with a Robert Harrison of Brewers Highway about an ATV he had purchased in Tennessee. A check of NCIC records indicated that it had been reported stolen in Mobile Alabama. Deputy Rudd has been in contact with the police in Alabama and the investigation to track the vehicle is continuing. The ATV will be held until release is authorized to the owner by Alabama authorities. No charges are being sought in Kentucky.

On May 13th, Deputy Josh Anderson was dispatched to Purchase Parkway in reference to a single vehicle crash. After the investigation, Deputy Anderson arrested the driver, Corey W. Clark age age 18 of Calvert City was charged with Operating A Motor Vehicle U/ Influence ALC/Drugs/Etc .08 1st Offense.

On May 14th, Sergeant Jason Lane received a call from dispatch in reference to a motorist calling about a reckless driver striking barrels at the construction area at the 41mm of Purchase Parkway. SGT. Lane and Deputy Josh Anderson found the vehicle stuck in the median at the 40mm. As a result of the ensuing investigation, Seth J. Reddick age 25 of Bardwell was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle U/ Influence ALC/Drugs/Etc .08 ( Aggravating Circumstances ) 1st Offense.

On May 13th, Deputy Luke Rudd and Deputy Josh Anderson responded to Gilbertsville Highway in order to serve a warrant. Jessica L. Stamper age 28 of Calvert City was wanted on a McCracken County warrant for failure to appear. While serving the warrant, Deputies observed a white powder substance that they believe to be methamphetamine. Additional charges are pending.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Detectives have been working an investigation for a couple of weeks into an attempted extortion. A Marshall County man had received a letter by mail telling him to put a large sum of money into a bag and drive down a certain road. Listen to the walkie talkie in the package and when he heard a page sound, throw out the money. As a result of the investigation, Detective Jeff Daniel and Detective Captain Matt Hilbrecht took a warrant on the suspect and it was served by Deputy Luke Rudd on May 12th.Roger D. Myers age 50 of Benton was charged with Attempted Theft by Extortion $10,000 or more.

On May 14th, Deputy William Strader and Deputy Cory Curtner were dispatched to a store in Draffenville as there was a possibly intoxicated person who was shoplifting. As the matter progressed, Officer Caleb Curtner of the Benton Police Department and SGT. Tim Reynolds from the Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist. When officers arrived, the suspect was locked in the bathroom from where the officers recovered several empty bags of food that had been eaten but not paid for. Deputies observed that he appeared manifestly under the influence and they also found a warrant for his arrest. Matthew C. Moss age 26 of Benton was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking – Shop Lifting, Public Intoxication – Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Menacing, Terroristic Threatening, and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. During the arrest one of the deputies vehicles was damaged by the suspect kicking.

On May 12th Deputy Chris Greenfield served an arrest warrant on Colten Isaiah Lampley age 19 of Benton. The warrant charged Lampley with the following:
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense
Drug Paraphernalia Buy / Poss
Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance
Criminal Littering
The warrant was issued in relation to a traffic crash investigated by Greenfield earlier. According to the report filed by Deputy Greenfield, Lampley had left the scene after being told to stay at the front of his car until released. When EMS finished with Lampley, Deputy Greenfield discovered that his father had taken him and left. . The father had also been told Lampley could not leave. A warrant was also issued for Lampley’s father, Christian Lampley age 47 of Benton. Thsi warrant charged the father with Tampering with Physical Evidence and Hindering Prosecution or Apprehension. Both were lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

On May 14th at approximately 10:35pm, Sergeant Tim Reynolds responded to a store in Hardin in reference to a report of an intoxicated person. SGT. Reynolds stopped the vehicle nearby and as a result of the investigation, Robert B. Phillips, age 30 of Benton was arrested and charged with the following:

Operating a Motor Vehicle U/ Influence ALC/Drugs/Etc .08 1st Offense
Failure to Notify Address Change to Dept of Transportation
Drug Paraphernalia Buy / Poss
Trafficking in Marijuana Less Than 8oz 1st Offense
No Registration Plates

Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the Court Security Division report the following activity:

Sessions of Court Attended – 14

Inmates Moved to and From Court – 43

People Checked Into Building – 2497

Adult Transports Out of County – 10

Transports Out of State -1

Vehicle Inspections -31

404 Calls for service this week at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office as our busy, summer season approaches. This includes:
Alarm Calls – 13
Animal Incident / Complaint – 3
Assault – 4
Burglary Complaint – 9
Civil Matter Complaints – 1
Attempt to Serve Civil Paper – 37
Attempt to Serve Warrant / Summons – 40
Disturbance / Fight – 6
Domestic Disturbance / Fight – 3
Extra Patrol – 59
EPO Assist – 5
Follow Up Investigation – 15
Motorist Assist -7
Traffic Crash 17
Suspicious Vehicle or Person Complaint – 13
Need to Speak to Officer – 31
Check Welfare – 7

MAYFIELD, KY (May 15, 2017) – Kentucky State Police Post 1 held memorial services at
two locations in Graves County as part of National Police Officer Memorial Day.
National Police Officer Memorial Day was designated by President John F. Kennedy in
1962 to be observed annually on May 15th. As part of this day of remembrance, KSP
Post 1 Troopers and civilian staff gathered to place wreaths at the memorial outside
of KSP Post 1 in Graves County. The memorial contains the names of the two Troopers
who died in the line of duty in the Post 1 area.

Trooper Joseph ‘Cameron’ Ponder, age31, was fatally shot on September 13, 2015 while
conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 24 in Lyon County. Upon receiving his
commission as a Trooper, he was assigned to Post 1, Mayfield, where his death came
only nine months into his career. Trooper Ponder is buried at Kentucky Veteran’s
Cemetery in Ft. Knox, KY. In honor of his service and sacrifice, Interstate 24 in
Lyon County, from the Caldwell County line to its intersection with Kentucky Route
293, is designated as the “Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder Memorial Highway”.

KSP Post 1 Troopers then traveled to Mayfield Memory Gardens to place a wreath at
the gravesite of Trooper James W. McNeely.

Trooper James W. McNeely, age 37, drowned April 8, 1972 while on a flood rescue
mission in Franklin County. His death came one day after his sixteenth anniversary
of joining the Kentucky State Police. Trooper McNeely and KSP Water Patrol Officer
David C. Childs died when the boat in which they were riding was swept over the dam
at Lock 4 in Frankfort. Trooper McNeely’s body was never found. The two canoeists
for whom the officers were searching were later found safe. Trooper McNeely was
assigned to Post 12 Frankfort. Trooper McNeely was survived by his wife and three
children. His memorial in in Wingo, KY. In honor of his service and sacrifice, a
five mile stretch of KY 339 in Graves County has been designated the “Trooper James
W. McNeely Memorial Highway”.

Trooper Eric K. Chrisman, age 23, was fatally injured on June 23, 2015 in a vehicle
collision while en route to a reckless driving complaint on US 62 in Livingston
County. Upon receiving his commission as a Trooper, he was assigned to Post 1,
Mayfield, where his death came only six months into his career. Trooper Chrisman is
buried in Sand Spring Baptist Cemetery in Anderson County. In honor of his service
and sacrifice, KY 326 in Anderson County has been designated the “Trooper Eric K.
Chrisman Memorial Highway”.

The week of May 14-20, 2017 has been declared National Police Week by President
Donald J. Trump. During this, several services and other activities are held in
Washington, D.C. KSP Post 1 has Troopers attending those services in Washington,
D.C. throughout this week of remembrance.

Parker Lee Ginther, 25, of 35918 Stenzel Road, Pattison, Texas, was charged on May 8, 2017, by Officer Robert Johnson with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Trenton John Miller, 24, of 5672 Brownsville Road, Carterville, Ill., was charged on May 08, 2017, by Officer Josh Burkeen with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

John B. Miller, 60, of 5672 Brownsville Road, Carterville, Ill., was charged on May 08, 2017, by Officer Jeff Peck with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kevin James Eaves, 40, of 453 East 10th Avenue was arrested on May 13, 2017, by Officer Wes Babcock on a Marshall County warrant for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dawson Allen McCoy, 18, of 92 Lone Valley Road, Gilbertsville was arrested on May 14, 2017, by Officer Wes Babcock for DUI 1st offense. He was also charged with possession of marijuana, failure to produce insurance card, and failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance 2nd offense.

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 at www.kentuckystatepolice.org.

BALLARD COUNTY

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

CALLOWAY COUNTY

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

FULTON COUNTY

KY 125 – at KY 166

KY 129 – at Fulton/Hickman County line

GRAVES COUNTY

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)

HICKMAN COUNTY

US 51 – at KY 1529

KY 58 – at KY 307

KY 123 – at KY 239

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

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

LYON COUNTY

US 62 – at KY 810 (South)

KY 93 South – at KY 293 & 1055 intersection

USFS Woodlands Trace – at or about entrance to LBL

MARSHALL COUNTY

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

MCCRACKEN COUNTY

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)

TRIGG COUNTY

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)

Kentucky State Police have charged two Princeton men following an investigation that began March of last year.

Following the April 19, 2016, request from KSP for information, information was received from the public which furthered their ongoing investigation. During the course of the investigation, KSP Detectives discovered one of the suspects, Jason Wynn, had also been involved in three other burglaries from the same area.

KSP presented information to a Lyon County Grand Jury which resulted in the issuance of indictments on May 1, 2017, for all four burglaries.

Travis D. Hale, 25, of Princeton, has been charged with second-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking over $10,000. At the time of his arrest, he was already incarcerated in Hopkins County Jail.

Jason C. Wynn, 32, of Princeton, has been charged with four counts of second-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking over $10,000, and first-degree persistent felony offender. At the time of his arrest, Wynn was already incarcerated at Roederer Correctional Facility (Kentucky Department of Corrections) in Oldham County.

KSP was assisted during the investigation by Lyon County Sheriff Department, Eddyville Police Department, and Princeton Police Department.

Deputy Cory Curtner at 5:30 p.m. May 16 was in the Possum Trot area looking for a woman in order to serve an arrest warrant.

The woman, identified as April Novetske, 42 of Calvert City, had heard that Curtner had was looking for her and pulled up near him in a parking lot. Curtner served the warrant charging her with first-degree trafficking in controlled substance first offense (fewer than 2 grams methamphetamine) as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation upon service of the warrant, Novetske was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (meth) and drug paraphernalia, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

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Sgt. Eddie McGuire at 9:45 p.m. May 16 responded to a disturbance and the Hilldale Apartments in Hardin.

A  woman identified as Shelby Gotto, 23, of Hardin, was manifestly under the influence and had thrown up from upstairs on to the door step of the apartment below, according to police reports.

Gotto was allegedly yelling and cursing, and had in her care two young children. She was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and alcohol intoxication.

Gotto was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

A Calvert City man was airlifted to Evansville following a Wednesday morning single vehicle motorcycle crash.

According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports, Daniel Porter, 46, of Calvert City was driving toward Benton on Benton Birmingham Road about 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, when his motorcycle lost control as it crossed over a bridge and left the roadway. Porter was thrown from the motorcycle. He was taken to Marshall County Hospital, where he was airlifted to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

His condition was unknown as of Friday.

MCSD was assisted onscene by Marshall County EMS, Benton Police Department, Benton Fire Department and Air Evac.

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Marshall County sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-car crash at 8:11 a.m. Friday on Houser Road near Benton. According to MCSD reports, Mercedes M. Stufflebeam,18, of Benton was driving south on Houser Road when the vehicle dipped off the right shoulder. Stufflebeam overcorrected, sending the car off the left side of the road and into a tree.

Stufflebeam was taken by private vehicle for medical care.

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A Hopkinsville man was served an indictment and arrest warrant Thursday in Marshall County.

According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports, about 3:15 p.m. Thursday, deputies served Dustin R. Frazier, 24, of Hopkinsville with an arrest warrant for allegedly failing to appear in Christian County Circuit Court. Frazier was also served an indictment warrant stemming from Marshall County charges of DUI, first offense; possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), first offense; no operator’s license; possession of drug paraphernalia; failureof non-owner to maintain required insurance; and first-degree wanton endangerment.

• Keaton Downing, 23, of Gilbertsville was arrested and charged with reckless driving and DUI, third offense Friday, May 19. Officer N. Spears observed a red Ford F-150 driving north on Poplar Street; as the vehicle turned near the Marshall County Co-op, it overshot the turn and screeched tires. The driver continued north on Main Street, where he crossed the center line, prompting Spears to initiate a traffic stop. Downing was arrested as the result of a roadside investigation.
• John Ordunez, 29, of Lexington was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation warrant Saturday, May 20 in Benton. Benton Police Officer N. Spears observed Ordunez, who he knew had an active warrant, driving in Benton and stopped him as he was exiting the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Spears confirmed Ordunez had an active warrant out of Fayette County and searched the vehicle. The search allegedly revealed a small revolver and a baggie containing suspected methamphetamine.
• Ashley Williams, 26,of Harrodsburg was arrested and charged with failureto appear warrants in Marshall and Calloway counties. Adam Hungate, 23, of Harrodsburg was arrested and charged with failure to appear warrants in Marshall and Mercer counties. Officer N. Spears on Saturday, May 20, observed the Williams and Hungate walking on West 5^th Street and recognized them, aware they had active warrants. Dispatch confirmed the two did have warrants, and Officer Caleb Curtner arrived to assist. Curtner arrested Williams; Spears arrested Hungate.

Information courtesy of Benton Police Department. BPD reminds everyone that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Deputy Chris Greenfield and Deputy Luke Rudd were dispatched about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 to U.S. Highway 68 West in reference to a man walking through the area, approaching houses, making obscene gestures to passing motorists, and yelling at people. Greenfield located the individual and began to investigate. The man, identified as Jeremy Don Hicks, 38 of Hardin, became agitated and became threatening toward officers and others.

Greenfield attempted to take the suspect into custody. A short foot pursuit ensued. Hicks was charged with Fleeing or Evading Police first degree – on foot, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct second degree, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal mischief third degree. 

A homeowner in the area assisted Greenfield in making the arrest. Greenfield was also assisted by Marshall County EMS on the scene.

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Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the Court Security Division report the following activity for the week:
Court Sessions Attended – 10
Inmates Moved to Court – 29
People Checked Into Judicial Building – 2325
Adult Out of County Transports – 2
Juvenile Out of County Transports – 2
Mental Health Transports – 1
Vehicles Inspected – 36

Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies answered 337 calls for service this past week to include the following:
Traffic Crashes – 11
Traffic Stops – 11
Reckless Driving Complaints – 1
Motorist Assists – 7
Extra Patrols – 40
Disturbance / Fight – 9
Domestic Disturbance – 7
Assist W/ Emergency Protective Order – 5
Follow Up Investigation – 12
Suspicious Person Complaint – 6
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 2
Theft Complaint – 11
Alcohol Intoxication Complaint – 2
Need to Speak to Officer -34
General Complaint – 12
Check Welfare – 9
Attempt Serve Warrant / Criminal Process – 36
Attempt Serve Civil Paper – 10
Drug Incident – 5

Hope M. Johnson, 21, of 916 Dogwood Street, Calvert City was arrested on May
16, 2017, by Chief David Elliott on a Marshall County warrant for possession of
a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine), possession of
marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Donald Glenn Wells, 28, of 8877 Scale Road, Benton was arrested on May 17, 2017,
by Capt. Robert West for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st
offense (methamphetamine), possession of marijuana, and possession of drug
paraphernalia.

Jeffery Todd Sexton, 44, of 218 Japonica Drive, Paducah was arrested on May 18,
2017, by Officer Wes Babcock for possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree
(drug unspecified). He was also charged with prescription controlled substance
not in a proper container 1st offense.

Garret B. Strader, 29, of 428 East 4th Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on May

20, 2017, by Officer Robert Johnson for assault 4th degree (domestic violence)
minor injury.

Amber Nichole Haller, 28, of 428 East 4th Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on
May 20, 2017, by Officer Robert Johnson for assault 4th degree (domestic
violence) minor injury.

Alexander Lee Evans, 20, of 1053 East 5th Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on
May 20, 2017, by Officer Mike Canon on a Marshall County bond revocation.

Christopher D. Guill, 34, of 1355 Powers Road, Paducah was arrested on May 20,
2017, by Officer Wes Babcock for assault 4th degree (domestic violence) no
visible injury and violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. He was also charged with
reckless driving.

Brandon C. Leitner, 36, of 306 White Street, Princeton was arrested on May 20,
2017, by Officer Jeff Peck for DUI 1st offense. He was also charged with wanton
endangerment 2nd degree and one headlight.

Kalub Shayne Wilkins, 25, of 8205 Solano Bay Loop, #118, Tampa, FL was arrested
on May 21, 2017, by Officer Robert Johnson for alcohol intoxication in a public
place.

McKnight

A Benton man is facing rape and incest charges, after police say a victim came forward.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Det. Jeff Daniel said a victim confessed an incident of alleged sexual abuse that occurred more than a year ago to her mother, who then reported the allegations to police last week.

Jackie Lee McKnight, 54, of Benton, was arrested about 9:30 p.m. May 16 and charged with third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, incest – forced compulsion / incapable of consent with victim under 18 as a result of preliminary investigation, according to MCSD reports. He was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

The investigation remains ongoing.

I f you have any information on the crimes listed or in any crime; you may call Marshall County Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. You may receive up to a $1000 reward. Call 527-COPS.

On May 23rd, just after 3:00pm, Deputies were dispatched to Dee’s Lane near Calvert City in reference to a disturbance. Sergeant Eddie McGuire was the first to arrive on scene. It was reported to him that a man, identified as Ealvis Ray Stevenson age 64 of Calvert City had assaulted the victim and had left to go and retrieve a firearm from his home in order to shoot him. SGT. McGuire observed Stevenson return on his ATV and ordered him to stop and put his hands up. Stevenson did not comply and revved the engine, coming toward SGT. McGuire. He passed SGT. McGuire, stopped the ATV, jumped off of the ATV and pointed a firearm at SGT. McGuire. SGT. McGuire ordered Stevenson to drop the firearm which he did not do. SGT. McGuire fired two rounds. Stevenson was transported by Marshall County EMS to Marshall County Hospital as a precaution and treated for minor injury. He was released by the Hospital and taken to the Marshall County Detention Center. After investigation by Detectives, Detective Jeff Daniel charged Stevenson with Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Assault 4th Degree, and Resisting Arrest. The investigation is continuing.

On the evening of May 23rd, Sheriff Kevin Byars investigated an injury crash on Jackson School Road. When Sheriff Byars arrived, it was reported that the driver of one of the vehicles had fled the scene. Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies and Benton Police Officers responded to the scene and began to search for the suspect. A short time later, Major David Maddox located the suspect in a field. Ronald T. Fleet age 42 of Benton was taken into custody without incident. Fleet was charged with DUI 3rd Offense, Operating on Suspended Operators License, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. After being transported to Marshall County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries received in the crash, Fleet was transported and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

This press release was submitted by Marshall Co. Sheriff’s Office, Public Information Officer, Trista

Lovett, Clerk

A 72-year-old Livingston County man is facing rape and sodomy charges after Kentucky State Police say he engaged in sexual conduct with a minor.

According to a KSP statement to media, Lester Carender Jr. of Grand Rivers was arrested about 5 p.m. Friday, May 26 and charged with first-degree rape of a victim younger than 12. Carender also faces two felony charges of second-degree rape, victim younger than 12; first-degree sodomy, victim younger than 12; first-degree sexual abuse, victim younger than 12; first-degree sexual abuse; and firearm enhanced charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

He was lodged in the McCracken County Jail.

KSP reports say between 2014 and 2017, Carender continued sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent due to age. KSP began its investigation in January. Police reportedly searched his home in April during the course of the investigation and found marijuana, paraphernalia and numerous firearms, resulting in the drug charges.

The investigation remains ongoing. KSP asks anyone with information regarding the case to contact Det. Eric Fields at 270-856-3721.

On May 28th, Deputy Chris Greenfield was waived down by a citizen who reported two people that believed to be drunk fighting in the street on East 14th Street. A second person flagged down Deputy Greenfield and reported the same. Deputy Greenfield found the suspects in the 300 block of East 14th Street. After his investigation he arrested both people and charged them as follows:
Karen Dowdy age 56 of Benton –
Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place
Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree
Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in Public Place
Evan Fransisco Marshall age 35 of Mayfield –
Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place
Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree
Possession of Marijuana
Drug Paraphernalia – Buy / Possess
Giving Officer False Identifying Information
Both were lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

On May 28th, Deputies and City Officers responded to a disturbance on Boone Road. SGT. Jason Lane, Deputy Josh Anderson CCPD Captain Robert West, CCPD Jeff Peck, and BPD Officer Steve Robinson responded. While at the scene it was discovered that warrants existed for some at the scene. Amber S. McClure age 28 of Hardin was arrested and served warrants for Probation Violation. Shannon D. McClure age 30 of Paducah was arrested and served warrants for Probation Violation and Failure to Appear from Marshall County and Fleeing or Evading Police in McCracken County.

On May 28th, at approximately 11:56pm, Deputy Chris Greenfield was dispatched to Little Bear Highway in reference to a possible DUI driver. Deputy Greenfield found the vehicle just after it was parked at a residence on Little Bear Highway. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Wendy Baker on the following charges:
Operating a Motor Vehicle U/Influence ALC/Drugs/Etc .08 ( Aggravating Circumstances 2nd Offense
and No Operators License

On May 28th at approximately 10:17am, Deputy William Strader investigated a theft. Chasity A. Carnes of Paducah reports the theft at a residence at which she works on Gatlin Road in Marshall County. She reports the theft of purse and contents valued at over $300. The investigation is continuing.

On May 26th, SGT. Jason Lane was dispatched to a disturbance. Deputies Greenfield, Rudd, and Anderson were dispatched to assist. While at the residence of the disturbance, officers noticed several items of drugs or drug paraphernalia. Amanda M Curtis age 36 of Hardin was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia – Buy / Poss. She was cited to appear.

On May 26th, Deputy Luke Rudd responded to a theft report on Hawkeye Road. According to his report, Carl T. Park Jr of Benton reports that someone took parts from an AC unit at a house owned by him there. The investigation is continuing.

On May 27th at approximately 1:38pm, Deputy Cory Curtner was dispatched to what was believed to be a traffic accident. Upon arrival, the driver, Lendie Coomer age 34 of Gilbertsville, reported that it was not a traffic crash but just a mechanical failure. Further investigation revealed to Deputy Curtner that an active bench warrant was on file on Coomer. She was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

On May 26th at 4:00pm, Deputy Chris Greenfield was dispatched to 77 Stark Cemetery Road in reference to a theft. Billy Puckett reports that the following items were taken from his home.
Husqvarna Riding Mower
JL Audio Speakers
Vizio TV
2 X Box 1 Consoles
2 Nintendo DS
Emerson TV
Playstation 3
PSE Bow
KY Registration Plate
The investigation is continuing.

On 05/28/2017 at around 7:00 pm, Officer S. Robinson, was dispatched to a possible intoxicated driver in the Taco Johns drive thru. Officer Robinson observed the vehicle, as it was leaving the drive thru. The driver made a traffic violation and Officer Robinson made a traffic stop with the vehicle, as it pulled into Fivestar. Officer Robinson spoke with the driver, Jesse Richardson, and noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage, coming from him. As a result of the investigation, Richardson was placed under arrest. Jesse L.Richardson, 30, of Benton, was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence (1st Offense), and Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operators License. After being lodged in the detention center, Richardson punched and damaged a glass window on a door, and was charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

On 05/26/2017, at around 10:15 pm, officer’s received information in reference to reckless driver. Officer N. Spears, located the vehicle in question and stopped it at the court square. As a result of the investigation, driver of the vehicle, Gordon Staab, was found to have a active warrant. Gordon E. Staab,71, of Benton, was charged with a indictment warrant out of Marshall County, for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense, Trafficking in Marijuana 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

On 05/24/2017, Officer N. Spears, was dispatched to a disturbance between neighbors, in the area of East 9th Street and George McClain Drive. Upon arrival, Officer Spears observed Joshua Russell, crossing the road and involved in a verbal altercation, with several others. Russell was cursing and continuing the verbal altercation. Officer Spears advised Russell several times to stop, but he didn’t. Russell was found to be under the influence and was placed under arrest. Joshua A. Russell, 35, of Benton, was charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

If you have any information on the identity of the male and female, pictured, please contact the Benton Police Department at 270-527-1333, or contact us via our Facebook page. They are suspects in a theft investigation, which occurred on 5/24/17 at Wal Mart. The couple left in a early 2000’s model, white, Chevrolet Impala.

On May 29th, Deputy Chris Greenfield was dispatched to US 68 West in reference to a possible DUI driver. He located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Deputy Greenfield’s investigation resulted in the arrest of Corey Lee Herndon age 38 of Paducah on charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle U/ Influence ALC/Drugs/etc .08 1st Offense and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. A small child was in the vehicle.

On May 25th Detective Captain Matt Hilbrecht and Detective Jeff Daniel completed an investigation by serving a search warrant on Hickory Hill Lane. 418 Grams of Marijuana in individual bags were seized. A warrant was obtained and on May 28th Deputy William Strader served the warrant charging Gordon E. Staab age 71 of Benton with Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia Buy / Poss. He was already in Marshall County Detention Center on unrelated charges. He was served and remained in the detention center.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 409 calls for service this past week. This includes the following:
Traffic Crashes – 18
Traffic Stops – 13
Extra Patrols – 25
DUI Complaints – 2
Reckless Driver Complaints – 3
Motorist Assists – 8
Boater Assists – 2
Burglary Complaints – 6
Theft Complaints – 8
Assault Complaints – 1
Animal Complaints – 1
Follow Up Investigations – 8
Disturbances – 13
Domestic Disturbances – 8
Assist W/ Emergency Protective Order – 3
General Complaint – 11
Need to Speak to Officer – 54
Civil Paper Attempt – 25
Attempt to Serve Warrant – 15
Suspicious Person Complaint – 10
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 5
Alcohol Intoxication Complaint – 3
Check Welfare – 10

For the week, Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the Court Security Division report the following activity.
Sessions of Court Attended – 12
Inmates Moved To and From Court – 52
People Checked Into Judicial Building – 2540
Adult Out of County Transports – 2
Vehicles Inspected – 31

On May 29th at approximately 8:21pm, Sergeant Tim Reynolds arrested Justin Isaiah Wilson age 26 of Paducah for Operating a Motor Vehicle U/Influence ALC/Drugs/Etc ( Aggravating Circumstances ) 2nd Offense. Wilson was intoxicated in his vehicle in the parking lot at a business in Draffenville. SGT. Reynolds was assisted by Deputy Chris Greenfield.

On May 29th, Deputy Chris Greenfield responded to a disturbance on Benning Lane. According to a citation filed by Deputy Greenfield, the investigation resulted in the arrest of Joshua Wayne Tidwell age 28 of Mayfield on charges of Assault 4th Degree.

(HICKORY, KY.) 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 our website, www.kentuckystatepolice.org.
BALLARD COUNTY

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

CALLOWAY COUNTY

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

FULTON COUNTY

KY 125 – at KY 166
KY 129 – at Fulton/Hickman County line

GRAVES COUNTY

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)

HICKMAN COUNTY

US 51 – at KY 1529
KY 58 – at KY 307
KY 123 – at KY 239
LIVINGSTON COUNTY

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

LYON COUNTY

US 62 – at KY 810 (South)
KY 93 South – at KY 293 & 1055 intersection
USFS Woodlands Trace – at or about entrance to LBL

MARSHALL COUNTY

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

MCCRACKEN COUNTY

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)

TRIGG COUNTY

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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