Benton Police Department is searching in a local theft.

According BPD, surveillance footage captured the image of a man suspected of theft from Benton Hardware. Police are seeking tips from the public to his identity for questioning. Residents with information are asked to call BPD at 270-527-3126, Marshall County Dispatch at 270-527-1333 or contact the department on Facebook.

Joshua Holmes

A Paducah man was arrested Sunday after leading local law enforcement on a chase through McCracken, Marshall and Livingston counties.

Marshall County Sheriff Kevin Byars said deputies responded early Sunday morning to a pursuit in progress on U.S. Highway 62, which ended in a single-car collision near the Livingston County line.

Joshua Holmes, 27, was allegedly driving through Paducah with a passenger when Paducah Police Department officers spotted him and attempted to initiate contact. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, Holmes had outstanding warrants which included drug charges in the county.

Holmes allegedly fled the area; McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies picked up the pursuit near the Farley area and followed the vehicle through Reidland onto Hwy. 62. Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies joined the pursuit, which crossed Kentucky Dam and extended through Lake City.

Byars said Holmes lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail just in Livingston County, ending the chase.

Holmes was treated for injuries on scene and taken into custody; his passenger, who has not been identified, was taken to Marshall County Hospital, according to McCracken County Sheriff’s Department.

Holmes was taken to McCracken County Jail, where deputies anticipate additional charges of wanton endangerment and fleeing and evading police.

Marshall County charges and Kentucky State Police charges were pending.

Amber Kay Dodson, 32, of 6020 Majestic Oak Drive, Paducah was arrested on July 10, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for public intoxication – controlled substances (excludes alcohol) and wanton endangerment 1st degree (x4).

Scotty A. Anderson, 28, of 719 Elder Street, Calvert City was arrested on July 10, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (heroin).

Bryant Edward Deroche, 35, of 4131 Clarks River Road, #128, Paducah was arrested on July 12, 2017 by Captain Robert West for trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (< 2 GMS methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense – drug unspecified, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree – drug unspecified, and trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 1st offense.  He was also served 2 McCracken County Warrants for failure to appear.

Amber M. Crockett, 32, of 89 County Line Road, Arlington was arrested on July 12, 2017 by Captain Robert West for trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (< 2 GMS methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense (methamphetamine),
possession of drug paraphernalia, and trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 1st offense. She was also charged with disregarding a stop sign.

Zachary J. Vanskike, 28, of 3095 Calvert City Road, Calvert City was arrested on July 13, 2017 by Chief David Elliott on a Marshall County Indictment Warrant for rape 1st degree – victim <12 years of age and
sodomy 1st degree – victim <12 years of age. He was also charged with operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense, no registration plates, no registration receipt, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brandy Lynn Scott, 33, of 594 Cedar Street, Apt. #35, Calvert City was arrested on July 16, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock on a Marshall County Warrant for fraudulent use of a credit card under $500 within a 6 month period and fraudulent use of a credit card $500 < $10,000.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department report: July 19, 2017

Deputy Chris Greenfield, Deputy Cory Curtner and Sheriff Kevin Byars responded this week to a report of a hit and run crash in Draffenville. According to a citation filed by Greenfield, officers were able to use partial numbers from vehicle parts left at the scene to determine the type of vehicle and by witness statements locate the vehicle. The driver, John Todd Castleberry, 51, of Benton, was arrested and charged with DUI third offense and leaving the scene of an accident – failure to render aid and assistance. He was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

Deputy Chris Greenfield on July 15 was dispatched to Ky. Highway 95 in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, Greenfield spoke to Brandon Adrian who appeared to be under the influence. Adrian was arrested and charged with public intoxication (exclude alcohol) and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

Deputy Dennis Lewis responded at 2:45 a.m. July 16 to a crash on Brewers Highway. According to the report by Deputy Lewis, a vehicle driven by Matthew S. Smith, 32, of Dexter stopped and a passenger exited the vehicle.Clayton. M. North, 37, of Benton, allegedly then ran up to the vehicle and broken out a window. The vehicle started to accelerate to avoid North and in doing so struck North with the trailer attached to the vehicle. There was no damage to the vehicle or trailer but North was taken by EMS to Lourdes Hospital for treatment of injuries.

On July 17, Captain Brett Edwards served several indictment warrants from the Marshall Circuit Court. Michael T. Culp was indicted on the charges of:
Trafficking in Controlled Substance
Trafficking in Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Persistent Felony Offender
Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
Receiving Stolen Property
Burglary
Assault 3rd Degree
Assault 3rd Degree
Hope M. Johnson was indicted on charges of:
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office responded to 398 incidents this past week. This includes the following:
Traffic Crashes – 10
Traffic Stops – 13
Motorist Assists – 5
Extra Patrols – 25
DUI Complaints -5
Reckless Driver Complaints – 3
Animal Complaints -3
Assault Complaints – 1
Disturbances / Fights- 6
Domestic Disturbance / Fight – 1
Assist With Emergency Protective Order – 4
Alcohol Intoxication Complaint – 1
Drug Incident – 1
Follow Up Investigation – 21
Theft Complaint – 8
Suspicious Person Complaint – 9
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 7
Attempt to Serve Civil Process – 26
Attempt to Serve Criminal Process – 12
Need to Speak to Officer – 35
Check Welfare – 4

Marshall County Deputies assigned to the Court Security Function report the following Activity for the week:

Sessions of Court Attended – 15
Inmates Moved To and From Court – 38

People Checked Into Building – 2808 
Adult Out of County Transports – 20
Juvenile Transports – 2
Vehicles Inspected – 45

Benton Police Department officers are searching for a local man in connection to fraudulent Walmart purchases.

Clinton Shane Borders, 36, was indicted July 11 by a Marshall County grand jury on suspicion of theft by unlawful taking $500 or more but under $10,000 and persistent felony offender charges. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, according to BPD, but as of Friday afternoon Borders had not been located.

Recent charges stem from a June investigation, in which BPD officer William Treadway and Walmart loss prevention staff identified 10 fraudulent purchases totaling $1,639.53 made between May 30 to June 16 at the Benton store. According to BPD, purchases were traced back to Borders.

Police are asking anyone with information as to Borders’ location to contact BPD at 270-527-3126, central dispatch at 270-527-1333 or any local law enforcement agency.

Marshall County Sheriff’s report: July 24, 2017

Deputy Josh Anderson was dispatched Saturday, July 22 to a disturbance on Blades Lane in Gilbertsville. According to a citation filed by Anderson, upon arrival he observed a man identified as Thomas A. Hauenstien, 37, of Gilbertsville, manifestly under the influence. He was arrested for public intoxication and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 327 incidents this week to include:
Traffic Crashes – 9
Traffic Stops – 13
Boat Stops – 1
DUI Complaints – 3
Reckless Driver Complaints – 1
Extra Patrol – 25
Motorist Assists – 12
Animal Complaint – 2
Burglary Complaint – 4
Theft Complaint – 6
Disturbance / Fight – 8
Domestic Disturbance – 7
Assist W/ Emergency Protective Orders – 2
Follow Up Investigation – 20
Need to Speak to Officer – 28
Service Attempt – Warrant – 13
Service Attempt – Civil – 28
Suspicious Person Complaint – 5
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 7
Check Welfare – 7
Prisoner Transport -24

Deputies Assigned to the Court Security Division report the following Activity for the Week:
Sessions of Court Attended – 12
Inmates Moved to and from Court – 15
Persons Checked Into Judicial Building – 2270
Adult Out of County Transports – 8
Mental Health Transports – 1
Vehicle Inspections – 54

Calvert City arrest report: July 24, 2017

Patrick John Devine, 28, of 205 West 3rd Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on July 19, 2017, by Officer Mike Canon for driving on a DUI suspended operators license 1st offense. He was also charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ronnie Thompson, 58, of Post Office Box #581, Calvert City was served a Marshall County Criminal Summons on July 20, 2017, by Officer Wes Babcock for local violation codes – junked vehicle ordinance.

Charlotte Blaylock, 70, of 62 East 2nd Avenue, Calvert City was served a Marshall County Criminal Summons on July 20, 2017, by Officer Wes Babcock for local violation codes – junked vehicle ordinance.

Matthew L. McKinney, 31, of 1496 US Highway 68 East, Benton was arrested on July 21, 2017, by Officer Mike Canon on a Marshall County Warrant for violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO.

Ildefonso Ruben Arriola, 30, of 8015 Merced Avenue, Sacramento, Calif., was arrested on July 21, 2017, by Officer Mike Canon on a Warren County Warrant for failure to appear. He was also charged with no registration plates, no registration receipt, failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense, failure to produce insurance card, failure to notify DOT of address change, and failure to register transfer of motor vehicle.

Roger Dale Lynn, 59, of 2130 Union Ridge Road, Benton was arrested on July 21, 2017, by Captain Robert West for DUI 2nd offense. He was also charged with driving on a DUI suspended operators license 1st offense, failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle.

Benton Police are searching for a suspected shoplifter.

According to BPD, officers opened a theft investigation after surveillance footage captured the image of a man allegedly stealing a full bedding set and full mattress topper Sunday from the Benton Walmart. Police say the suspect is a young white man, with a thin build and possible partial sleeve tattoo on his right forearm. Investigators say he could be a camper or a college student.

The man wanted for questioning in the incident was reportedly driving a late model (about a 2015) silver, Honda Accord.

Police are asking the public to call Officer William Treadway at 270-527-3126 or central dispatch at 270-527-1333 with any information.

Regina Lynn Freeman, 41, of 689 Retirement Circle, Calvert City was arrested on July 25, 2017 by Captain Robert West for theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $500.

Jennifer R. Lockhart, 40, of 384 Beech Street, Calvert City was arrested on July 30, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for assault 4th degree (minor injury).

For the week of July 24-28 the Marshall County Court Security attended 16 court sessions, moved 46 inmates to and from court, checked 2,548 people into the Judicial Building, transported 10 inmates out of the county, transported two juveniles, one mental health transport and inspected 52 vehicles.

For the week of July 24-28 the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following: 19 Traffic Accidents, 19 Traffic Stops, nine Motorist Assists, one Reckless Driver, four Hit and Runs, 40 requests for extra patrol, one Animal Complaint, seven Burglary/Theft reports, three Disturbances, four Domestic Disturbances, one Alcohol Intoxication, one Drug Investigation, 18 Investigations, four Suspicious Persons, 10 Suspicious Vehicles, 19 Have a Deputy Call, 10 Warrants attempted, 16 Civils attempted and nine Welfare Checks contributing to 305 calls responded to.

On Saturday July 29 Deputy Chris Greenfield was dispatched to Moors Resort in reference to a belligerent guest. The caller had stated that the subject had became belligerent after being denied his request for a refund. Deputy Greenfield went to the cabin where the subject was staying and found the subject on his deck drinking. The subject was manifestly under the influence of alcohol at the time. Nathaniel J. Miller 39, of Paducah, was arrested and charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place.

On Friday July 28 Deputy Chris Greenfield was dispatched to a collision on Buckhorn Bay Rd. Upon arrival Deputy Greenfield spoke to the driver who stated that she had swerved to avoid hitting a deer. The field sobriety test was given to where there were many indicators of being under the influence. The subject stated to Greenfield that he should just take her to jail that she had to much that day. Tamara K. Thomas 46, of Benton, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence 1st Offense.

(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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On July 31 at 7:43pm, SGT. Tim Reynolds was dispatched to a disturbance on Wadesboro Road South. As a result of the ensuing investigation, Devin Lynn Thompson age 27 of Benton, was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Assault 4th Degree. He was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

On July 27th, Captain Brett Edwards investigated a burglary on Knox Drive. According to the report, Nick Ambrose reported the theft of a golf cart from his garage. The golf cart is described as black and 2004 model. Brand unknown. The investigation is continuing.

On August 2nd Deputy Dennis Lewis responded to a disturbance on East Unity Church Road. It was determined that one person there had been court ordered to not be at the residence. Paul M. Keeton age 39 of Hardin was charged with Violation of a KY EPO / DVO and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.

Deputy Barry Howell served an arrest warrant on Wednesday. Shannon Hutchison of Gilbertsville was served a Bench Warrant from the Marshall District Court.

Brandi Nicole Henson, 36, of 124 McCoy Lane, Calvert City was arrested on
July 31, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock on a Marshall County Warrant (taken
out by Captain Robert West) for theft by failure to make required
disposition of property $500 <$10,000, and a Marshall County Warrant for
failure to appear. She was also charged with failure of owner to maintain
required insurance 1st offense and failure to produce insurance card.

Shannon Wayne Collins, 50, of 494 Styers Cemetery Lane, Benton was served
a Marshall County Criminal Summons on August 1, 2017 by Officer Robert
Johnson for abatement of nuisances (CHR).

Celinea Gerene Nichoel Skaggs, 23, of 680 Chestnut Street, Calvert City
was charged with theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $500 on August
2, 2017 by Chief David Elliott.

Sean Michael Bernardini, 46, of 123 Flagmast Lane, Gilbertsville was
arrested on August 5, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for assault 4th degree
(domestic violence) minor injury and alcohol intoxication in a public
place.

Claude Johnson Jr., 20, of 120 Retirement Circle, Calvert City was
arrested on August 6, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock for criminal
trespassing 3rd degree.

Scotty A. Anderson, 28, of 719 Elder Street, Calvert City was arrested on
August 6, 2017 by Officer Wes Babcock on a Marshall County Warrant for
failure to appear.

A Calvert City woman is facing charges after police say she stole an SUV and then tried to convince police the home she had entered without permission was hers.

According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to calls Sunday, Aug. 6, that a Michelle N. Fondaw, 32, of Calvert City, had taken and was driving a Ford Bronco that she did not own and was possibly under the influence.

As deputies were speaking with initial callers to investigate the matter, police say another resident reported a burglary in progress on Darnell Road. Deputies responded to the break-in and allegedly discovered the missing vehicle at the home.

Upon further investigation, deputies found Fondaw inside the home and made contact. According to MCSD, Fondaw told deputies that she was the homeowner; however, the actual homeowner reported that she had not been invited and did not belong in the home.

Fondaw was arrested and charged on suspicion of second-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking, auto $500 or more. She was taken to the Marshall County Detention Center.

WHAT: Scott Lathram Memorial Trooper Island Golf Scramble, with silent auction. All proceeds go to Trooper Island

WHEN: Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Miller Memorial Golf Course, 2814 Pottertown Road, Murray

WHO: All golfers are invited to play. Donations are also accepted by contacting Tpr. Jody Cash at 270-356-6264.

WHY: Trooper Island is a non-profit summer camp for underprivileged kids. Each summer, 700-800 underprivileged children attend the free summer camp, which is operated solely from private donations.

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Two juveniles are facing charges after police say they walked into Sharpe Elementary School overnight.

According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded about 12:27 a.m. Wednesday to an alarm raised at Sharpe Elementary where they discovered two juveniles on the premises. Further investigation reportedly revealed that the two had entered the school, setting off the alarm.

One of the juveniles was allegedly intoxicated and had ridden a motorcycle up to the school, according to MCSD. The minor was detained at the scene and charged with DUI, first offense. Additional charges of second-degree trespassing and possession of alcohol are pending, police say.

The second juvenile was charged with second-degree trespassing and released to parents.

HICKORY, KY (August 11, 2017) – K.S.P. Post 1 welcomes two new troopers. Trooper James “Bryan” Luckett and Trooper Jay D. Dunn were among the 41 troopers who graduated today from the KSP Academy in Frankfort.

Trooper Luckett is a resident of Jefferson County, but will be relocating to the Post 1 area.  Trooper Dunn is a resident of Graves County.  Both new troopers have prior law enforcement experience.

Both troopers will be assigned to Post 1’s western squad, which includes the counties of Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, and Graves.  Their first official duties at Post 1 will be assisting with security surrounding the upcoming solar eclipse.

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Editor’s note: photo attached (Luckett on left, Dunn on right)

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2017) – The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 41 new troopers at ceremonies held in Frankfort today. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 866 troopers serving the citizens of the Commonwealth.

KSP Commissioner Rick Sanders said the addition of these newly-graduated troopers will help with the current strength, but does not come close to resolving the agency’s shortage of personnel.

“Like other police agencies, we have been challenged with maintaining our strength of active officers in light of retirements and attrition,” Sanders said. “In 2000, the agency manpower was more than 1,000. Yet, we are doing more today with fewer personnel and resources than we had back then. To add to this dilemma, we are servicing a higher population while seeing new crime that we didn’t have in the past such as human trafficking, electronic sexual exploitation of children and the potential threat of terrorism.”

Sanders went on to say that “the role of law enforcement has developed exponentially to meet the needs of an ever-changing society, and KSP is a significantly more specialized agency compared to the past. With more troopers working in specialized capacities that means fewer troopers available to respond to calls for service.”

The new troopers are part of the agency’s 95th cadet class, which was the agency’s fourth Law Enforcement Accelerated Program (LEAP), a condensed course for current officers who have two years of Kentucky Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) law enforcement experience.

They reported for duty on May 21, 2016 in a class that consisted of 63 cadets. Twenty-two resigned during the program.

The training included more than 500 hours of classroom and field study in subjects such as constitutional law, juvenile and traffic law, use of force, weapons training, defensive tactics, first aid, high speed vehicle pursuit, criminal investigations, computer literacy, hostage negotiations, evidence collection, radio procedures, search and seizure, crash investigation, drug identification, traffic control, crowd control, armed robbery response, land navigation, electronic crimes, sex crimes, hate crimes, domestic violence, bomb threats and hazardous materials.

Several members of the class earned special recognitions including valedictorian Matt Parmley, of Monticello, Ky., and salutatorian Jerry Baker, of Viper, Ky.

Clayton Ellis, of Elizabethtown, Ky., received the Ernie Bivens Award, an honor presented to the cadet who, in the opinion of the KSP Academy staff supported by input from the cadets themselves, shows distinction as a class leader, strives for academic excellence and has excelled in all phases of the academy’s physical and vocational training.

Justin Flannery, of Hazel Green, Ky., received the Commissioner’s Commitment to Excellence Award, which is presented to cadets who demonstrate leadership, the desire to get the job done and the determination to be the best every day.

The following is a list of the new troopers, their duty assignments and their hometowns or residences:

POST 1 – MAYFIELD
Jay D. Dunn, Mayfield
James B. Luckett, Louisville

POST 2 – MADISONVILLE
Richard Hunter Carroll, Hopkinsville

POST 4 – ELIZABETHTOWN
Joseph O. Beasley, Leitchfield
Richard C. Ellis, Elizabethtown
Tyler K. Lynch, Big Spring

POST 7 – RICHMOND
Neal M. Barnes, Richmond
Casey Y. Caudill, Winchester
Toney R. Dollins, Jr., Crab Orchard
Jack E. Lakes, Annville
Joshua S. Roaden, Berea
Carl B. Roark, Richmond
Jacob R. Shepherd, Lancaster
Adam R.G. Short, Mt. Vernon

POST 8 – MOREHEAD
Justin A. Flannery, Hazel Green
Christopher H. Ingram, Ewing
Justin T. Reynolds, Florence
Kyler B. Wright, Morehead

POST 9 – PIKEVILLE
Billy E. Holbrook, Paintsville
Darvin E. Marsillett, Auxier

POST 10 – HARLAN
Sidney K. Wagner, Corbin
Michael A. Wilson, London

POST 11 – LONDON
Shawn M. Boroviak, London
Keegan T. Bray, Somerset
Adam Cole Dodson, Monticello
Jordan P. Hopkins, London
Matthew Kyle Parmley, Monticello
Travis Lane Thompson, Somerset
Seath A. Whiles, Somerset
Logan T. Wolfe, Manchester

POST 12 – FRANKFORT
Bradley S. Gillock, Morehead
Andrew W. Lee, Lebanon
William C. Spears, Lawrenceburg

POST 13 – HAZARD
William W. Adams, Whitesburg
Jerry A. Baker, Hazard
Wilson G. Jones, Hazard

POST 15 – COLUMBIA
Dexter B. Colvin, Campbellsville
Ricky E. Cross, Edmonton
Daniel S. Forbis, Campbellsville
Allen D. Shirley, Columbia

POST 16 – HENDERSON
Shaun R. Schroader, Philpot

Each new trooper will be supervised by a training officer for six to eight weeks
after reporting to their post assignments.

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The 41 cadets of Kentucky State Police Academy Class 95 graduated on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 in Frankfort.

A Benton woman is facing charges, after police say she was involved in an accident while driving under the influence.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded at 4:39 p.m. Friday to a single-car crash at the intersection of Blandville Road and North Gum Springs Road. Police allege that Amber Thayer, 39, of Benton, was driving west in a 2010 Chrysler 300 when her vehicle left the road, traveling through a ditch and striking a power pole before coming to a rest in a nearby wooded area.

Thayer was taken to a local hospital by ambulance for non-incapacitated injuries.

Police reports indicate alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Thayer was charged on suspicion of DUI, operating on a DUI suspended license and failure to provide proof of insurance. She was cited to court and remained in the hospital.

Lone Oak Fire Department, Randy’s Towing, Mercy Regional EMS and DES assisted on scene.