Calvert City Police report, Dec. 4, 2017:
Aleta M. West, 27, of 201 W. 11th Street, Benton was arrested on Nov. 29, 2017 on a Lyon County Warrant for failure to appear.
Treven R. Weathers, 27, of 881 East 6th Avenue, Apt. #2, Calvert City was arrested on Dec. 2, 2017 for assault 4th degree (minor injury) and cruelty to animals 2nd degree.
Scottie Malynn Fortner, 24, of 881 East 6th Avenue, Apt. #2, Calvert City was arrested on Dec. 2, 2017 for assault 4th degree (minor injury).
A former Ohio resident living in Marshall County was arrested Monday, after police say he violated parole on a charge of aggravated robbery.
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Marshall County Special Response Team specialists responded just before noon Monday, Dec. 4 to Windjammer Loop in Pirates Cove, after receiving information that a wanted suspect was living in the area. Investigation revealed that Matthew L. Dean, 29, of Hardin, formerly of Ohio, was wanted in the state of Ohio for parole violation stemming from an original charge of aggravated robbery. Police say information received from authorities in Ohio indicated Dean was armed and dangerous, prompting MCSO to activate the county’s SRT unit to serve the Ohio charges.
SRT is a multi-agency SWAT unit with officers from MCSO, Benton Police and specially trained medics from Marshall County EMS.
Just prior to SRT arrival, deputies and detectives located Dean walking on the road in the neighborhood. He was arrested without incident.
He was taken to Marshall County Detention Center, where he awaits extradition to Ohio.
Three area residents were arrested Monday, following a chase through Marshall County that ended in a single-car crash.
According to Kentucky State Police, about 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 troopers attempted to stop a Honda passenger car for driving without headlights activated on U.S. Highway 68 in Marshall County. The driver of the vehicle allegedly failed to stop and accelerated to leave the scene.
The vehicle traveled about 10 miles before it lost control on Ky. Hwy. 1422. The car left the roadway and overturned.
The driver of the car, Jonathan C. Cash, 32, of Ledbetter, was airlifted to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries suffered in the crash. He was treated and released, where Nashville Metropolitan Police Department took him into custody on an outstanding Kentucky parole violation warrant. Additional charges related to the pursuit were pending as of Tuesday.
Two passengers were arrested in connection to the incident, as well. Zachary A. Bonn, 25, of Paducah and Kealy M. McCalester, 21, of Paducah, were both taken to Marshall County Hospital via EMS for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries suffered in the crash. Bonn was arrested upon his release from the hospital and charged on suspicion of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine); and possession of marijuana.
McCalester was also arrested upon her release from the hospital and charged on suspicion of first-degree trafficking a controlled substance (methamphetamine); first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); and possession of marijuana.
Bonn and McCalester were taken to the Marshall County Detention Center.
Marshall County Sheriff Department, Benton Police Department, Calvert City Police Department, Marshall County Ambulance, Air Evac and East Marshall Fire Department assisted on scene.
Benton Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspected shoplifter.
According to BPD, the man seen in the above photo is wanted for questioning in a shoplifting case that allegedly occurred Sunday, Dec. 3 at Walmart in Benton. The suspect could have ties to the Henry County or Paris, Tenn., area.
Police are asking anyone with information to call BPD at 270-527-1333 or to message the department on its Facebook page.
BPD reminds residents that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Kentucky State Police are attempting to locate an inmate from Marshall County Detention Center, after he left a work detail earlier today. Jeremy L. Meadows, 27, of Water Valley, left a work assignment at approximately 10 a.m.
Meadows is a white man, weighing about 140 pounds and standing about 6 feet tall, with blue eyes and short brown hair. He has numerous tattoos, to include visible horn tattoos on each facial temple. Meadows is believed to still be in the Post 1 area. He should be considered dangerous and should not be approached. KSP is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Meadows to immediately report the information through one of the ways below.
The investigation is continuing by Trooper Mike Ray. 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.
Kentucky State Police have made an arrest in connection to an incident in which an inmate walked away from work detail Thursday morning in Marshall County.
According to KSP, troopers arrested Tammy C. Lamb, 44, of Murray about 3:30 p.m. Thursday after police located a 1998 Chevy SUV seen on surveillance footage allegedly picking up escaped inmate Jeremy Meadows after he left the scene. The vehicle was found at a residence on Ledbetter Road in Calloway County. Lamb, who was also at the residence, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree escape and taken to the Marshall County Detention Center.
The Calloway County Sheriff’s Department assisted on scene.
Police were still searching for Meadows, 27, of Water Valley as of Thursday evening. The investigation remains ongoing.
Meadows is described as a white man, weighing about 140 pounds and standing about 6 feet tall. He has several tattoos, including facial tattoos. Police say Meadows should be considered dangerous and not approached. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts should contact KSP at 270-856-3721 or 800-222-5555.
Benton Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals who were involved in an incident at the Joe Creason Community Center.
According to BPD, sometime between Nov. 30 and Dec. 5, unknown suspects allegedly entered the community center, removed a fire extinguisher from the wall and sprayed the building down with it. The incident resulted in “an extremely large mess,” according to BPD and resulted in the cancellation of reservations for the space.
The incident is being treated as a criminal mischief investigation, which remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the alleged incident is asked to contact Benton Police Department through dispatch at 270-527-1333, or message officers through the department’s Facebook page.
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.
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)
HICKORY, KY (December 8, 2017) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for November is as follows;
Criminal Cases Opened……………………………………… 85
Criminal Arrests………………………………………………. 211
Citations Written…………………………………………… 1,390
Speed……………………………………………….. 551
Seatbelt……………………………………………… 122
Child Restraint………………………………………. 13
Collisions Investigated………………………………………. 57
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP)……………………. 1
Calls for Service…………………………………………….. 616
DUI Arrests……………………………………………………… 31
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
Through December 1, 2017, preliminary results show there have been fifty-three people killed on the roadways in the Post 1 District: nineteen victims were not wearing seatbelts, six fatalities involved the suspected use of alcohol or drugs, one involved an off-road vehicle, one involved a motorcycle, 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.
A Benton man is facing charges after police say they found him allegedly intoxicated behind the wheel.
According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, about 9:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, deputies responded to U.S. Highway 68 E in reference to a man passed out in his vehicle. Deputies on arrival found Paul S. Kissiar, 31, of Benton, allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his running vehicle. Police say Kissiar had his foot on the gas, though the vehicle was in park, with the car running at a high RPM. Police allege Kissiar was intoxicated at the time.
Kissiar was arrested and charged on suspicion of public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol); possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; prescription controlled substance not in a proper container, first offense; third-degree possession of a controlled substance; no registration plates; no registration receipt; and license to be in possession.
He was taken to the Marshall County Detention Center.
Calvert City Police report, Dec. 11, 2017:
Carrie Lynn McGregor, 38, of 75 Quail Road, Calvert City was served a Marshall County Criminal Summons on December 08, 2017 for impersonating a public servant.
A Marshall County man is facing charges after deputies say he attempted to escape a police cruiser after he’d been arrested on a suspected DUI.
According to Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call about 8:50 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, to a Draffenville business. Staff reported that a customer was on site and intoxicated.
Deputies arrived and watched the suspected customer’s vehicle allgedly leave the premises down U.S. Highway 68. Police conducted a traffic stop after a short distance, according to MCSO, and investigation revealed the driver to be allegedly intoxicated.
Deputies arrested Bobby Joe Vick of Benton, and took him into custody. Upon apprehension, police say Vick attempted to kick out a window in the back of the police cruiser before he was removed from the vehicle. Vick allegedly resisted efforts to restrain him before he was successfully restrained and taken to Marshall County Hospital Emergency Room for a blood test.
Vick was charged on suspicion of aggravated DUI, second offense; third-degree escape (attempted); and second-degree disorderly conduct. He was taken to Marshall County Detention Center.
Marshall County Sheriff’s report, Dec. 11, 2017:
Deputy Chris Greenfield at 6:40 p.m. Dec. 8 served an arrest warrant from Marshall District Court for Contempt of Court. Michelle D. Cedar of Benton was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center.
Deputy Barry Howell on Dec. 8 served two arrest warrants on Hope M. Johnson of Calvert City. Johnson turned herself in on two failure to appear warrants.
Deputy Chris Greenfield on Dec. 8 received information that a man living in Calvert City and working at a business in Draffenville was wanted. He investigated and discovered that Terry Lee Rudd, 39, of Calvert City was wanted in Missouri and in Illinois. Rudd was picked up without incident at his Draffenville employer. The charge in Missouri was probation violation and in Illinois, failure to appear on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Rudd was lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center to await extradition proceedings. Greenfield was assisted by Deputy Luke Rudd.
Sgt. Jason Lane on Dec. 8 served two bench warrants on John Michael Hega of Benton. The bench warrants were for Failure to Appear in Marshall District Court. Lane was assisted by Sheriff Kevin Byars.
Deputy Luke Rudd was dispatched on Dec. 8 to McCoy Lane in reference to a reported violation of a Kentucky EPO / DVO. Deputies located the pperson and after an investigation, it was clear that he was at a location forbidden by the order. Trevor W. Fowler, 25, of Gilbertsville was charged with violation of Kentucky EPO / DVO and lodged in the Marshall County Detention Center. Rudd was assisted by Sgt. Jason Lane and Deputy Chris Greenfield.
Deputy Chris Greenfield at 3:53 p.m. Dec. 9, observed a vehicle parked in Spencer Starks Cemetery. Deputy Greenfield, knowing that the Sheriff’s Office has had complaints of drug use at this location, conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle on Karen Faye Lane. As a result of the ensuing investigation, Greenfield arrested the driver, Mark Paul Sopcak of Hardin. Sopcak was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Influence ALC/ Drugs/ Etc .08 3rd Offense, Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle, and Driving On DUI Suspended License. Deputy Luke Rudd also arrested the passenger, Kenneth Dean of Hardin who was served an arrest warrant on a Kentucky State Police case charging him with Failure to Comply W/Sex Offender Registration 1st Offense.
Over the past week, Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies have answered 383 calls for service. This includes the following:
Traffic Crashes – 14
Traffic Stops – 3
Motorist Assists – 8
DUI Complaints – 1
Reckless Driver Complaint – 1
Extra Patrol – 99
Animal Complaint – 3
Burglary Complaint – 4
Theft Complaint – 2
Disturbance / Fight – 7
Domestic Disturbance – 4
Assist With Emergency Protective Order – 2
Follow Up Investigation – 12
Need to Speak to Officer – 30
Drug Investigation – 3
Suspicious Person Complaint – 5
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint – 6
Attempt Warrant Service – 12
Attempt Civil Service – 32
Check Welfare – 6
For the week, Marshall County Deputies assigned to the Court Security Division report the following activity –
Sessions of Court Attended – 15
Inmates Moved To and From Court – 20
People Checked Into Building – 2459
Adult Out of County Transports – 4
Juvenile Out of County Transports – 1
Mental Health Transports – 1
Out of State Transports – 1
Vehicle Inspections – 36
Three people were injured Monday in a three-car crash on U.S. Highway 641.
According the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders were dispatched about 9:59 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, to Hwy. 641 and Ky. 402. Deputies say Melanie R. Cotton was attempting to make a left turn onto Hwy. 402 when she turned into the path of a vehicle driven by Nathan G. Hall of Murray. Hall struck Cotton’s vehicle, which then spun into a car driven by Alexia J. Higgins of Benton.
Cotton, Hall and a passenger in Hall’s car, Samantha J. Hall, also of Murray, were all taken to Marshall County Hospital via EMS for treatment of injuries suffered in the crash.
Area law enforcement have partnered with the U.S. Marshals service to bring a man wanted on suspicion of crimes against a minor into custody.
According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, about 2:23 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, deputies with GCSO, McCracken County and Marshall County Sheriffs’ offices partnered with U.S. Marshals to arrest Carlos Simon Escamilla at a residence at 628 S. 8th St. in Mayfield. Escamilla was wanted in San Diego, Calif., on charges of rape of a minor and three other sexual offenses, including kidnapping, according to GCSO.
Escamilla was taken to the Graves County Jail on a local charge of fugitive from justice; his bail was set on the original warrant from San Diego, Calif., at $1 million.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2017) – The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) today honored more than 200 law enforcement officers from 185 agencies across the Commonwealth for their efforts to target impaired drivers.
The 2017 Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards ceremony was held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Lexington. Awards were presented to officers with the most impaired-driving arrests in each agency and Highway Safety All-Star awards were presented to the top three in each division.
“We are honoring those who put their lives on the line each day to save the lives of others,” said KOHS Executive Director Dr. Noelle Hunter. “These officers, their departments and agencies render a great service for all Kentuckians, and on behalf of Governor Matt Bevin, we say thank you.”
Perry County District Judge Leigh Anne Stephens, who was injured by a drunken driver in 2015, commended the aggressive enforcement and awareness efforts.
“It is an honor to stand before those who serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth,” said Judge Stephens. “We will never know the number of lives saved and victims spared by your efforts to stop drunk and drugged drivers. When I see a law enforcement officer, I see a friend. You have my utmost respect and admiration. I thank you for your service, I thank God for you and I pray for your own safety and protection.”
The KOHS, Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement agencies are partnering for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement campaign Dec. 14, 2017, through Jan. 1, 2018. The campaign is funded through NHTSA, which says high-visibility enforcement reduces impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.
Sixteen Kentucky State Police Troopers and five Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers were among more than 200 law enforcement
officers from 185 agencies throughout the Commonwealth recognized on Dec. 13 by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) for their efforts to target impaired drivers.
“We are honoring those who put their lives on the line each day to save the lives of others,” said KOHS Executive Director Dr. Noelle Hunter. “These officers and agencies render a great service for all Kentuckians, and on behalf of Gov. Matt Bevin, we say thank you.”
Perry County District Judge Leigh Anne Stephens, who was injured by a drunken driver in 2015, commended the aggressive enforcement and awareness efforts.
“It is an honor to stand before those who serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth,” said Judge Stephens. “We will never know the number of lives saved and victims spared by your efforts to stop drunk and drugged drivers. When I see a law enforcement officer, I see a friend. You have my utmost respect and admiration. I thank you for your service, I thank God for you and I pray for your own safety and protection.”
KSP Troopers and CVE Officers who received the 2017 Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards include:
Trooper Paul Hale, Post 1
Trooper Cody Kromer, Post 2
Trooper Darren Lowe, Post 3
Trooper Ethan Whitlock, Post 4
Senior Trooper Matthew Sudduth, Post 5
Trooper Charles Wagner, Post 6
Trooper Derrek Lovett, Post 7
Trooper Brad Watson, Post 8
Trooper Michael Haney, Post 9
Trooper Justin Barton, Post 10
Trooper Steve Walker, Post 11
Trooper Stuart Jackson, Post 12
Trooper Houston Ethan Lewis, Post 13
Trooper Bradley Couch, Post 14
Senior Trooper Jonathan Carlock, Post 15
Trooper Blake Owens, Post 16
Officer George Pointer, CVE Region 1
Officer Nick Pruitt, CVE Region 2
Senior Officer Richard Lynch, CVE Regions 3 & 5
Officer First Class Michael Hamblin, CVE Region 4
Senior Officer Dennis Hutchinson, CVE Region 6
The KOHS, Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement agencies are partnering for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement campaign Dec. 14, 2017, through Jan. 1, 2018. The campaign is funded through NHTSA, which says high-visibility enforcement reduces impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.
Marshall County Sheriff’s report, Dec. 18, 2017:
A local man and juvenile are facing charges after police say they were caught with marijuana during the weekend.
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies on Saturday, Dec. 16 were patrolling the area near the lot behind Five Star and Hardee’s in Draffenville, after having received several complaints of ongoing illegal activity. Deputy Chris Greenfield observed three men sitting in a truck in the lot and pulled in to check on the occupants. Further investigation resulted in charges. Ryan Cole Hollis, 25, of Calvert City was charged on suspicion of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and loitering and cited to appear in Marshall County District Court.
A 17-year-old juvenile was also charged with possession of marijuana, posession of drug paraphernalia and loitering, as well as possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, person under 18 possessing or attempting to purchase or have another purchase alcohol.
Deputy Beth Street at 11:24 a.m. Dec. 14, arrested Kevin Blake Reed of Benton on a Marshall County bench warrant.
Deputy Luke Rudd at 10:10 p.m. Dec. 16 arrested Dustin L. Croley, 35, of Benton on bench warrants from Marshall and McCracken counties and criminal summonses in Marshall and McCracken counties.
Deputy Cory Curtner at 12:12 p.m. Dec. 16 arrested Roger Myers, 51, of Benton on a Livingston Circuit warrant for Contempt of Court / Failure to Pay on an original charge of Flagrant Non Support.
Deputy Dennis Lewis at 9:07 p.m. Dec. 15 served a bond revocation by arresting Mindy Diane Cone of Benton.
For the past week Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies report responding to 479 calls for service. These include the following:
Traffic Crash – 15
Motorist Assist – 5
Traffic Stops – 6
Reckless Driving Complaint – 2
Extra Patrol – 101
Animal Complaint – 2
Assault Complaint – 2
Burglary Complaint – 3
Theft Complaint – 3
Disturbance / Fight – 3
Domestic Disturbance / Fight – 9
Assist With Emergency Protective Order – 6
Follow Up Investigation – 8
Drug Investigation – 4
Suspicious Person – 6
Suspicious Vehicle – 5
Need to Speak to Officer – 17
Attempt to Serve Civil Process – 47
Attempt to Serve Warrant – 17
Marshall County Deputies assigned to the Court Security Function report the following activity for the week:
Sessions of Court Attended – 16
Inmates Moved To and From Court – 60
People Checked Into Building – 2446
Adult Transports Out of County – 20
Juvenile Transports Out of County – 2
Mental Health Transports Out of County – 1
Two local law enforcement officials were recognized last week for their efforts in keeping impaired drivers off the road.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Greenfield and Calvert City Police Officer Wes Babcock were among those recognized at the Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards Wednesday in Lexington. Babcock was among 75 officers, patrolmen and deputies in Division 1 recognized as first in their agency in number of DUI arrests.
Greenfield won among MCSO deputies and ranked second among 55 Division 2 agencies statewide, with 57 DUI arrests this year. According to MCSO, Greenfield and Sheriff Kevin Byars traveled to Lexington for the awards ceremony, where he was presented with a commemorative Louisville Slugger and ball as a Kentucky Highway Safety “All Star.”
Awards were presented to officers with the most impaired-driving arrests in each agency and Highway Safety All-Star awards were presented to the top three in each division. This year’s ceremony recognized more than 200 officers in 185 agencies across the state.
The KOHS, Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement agencies are partnering for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday enforcement campaign running through Jan. 1. The campaign is funded through NHTSA, which says high-visibility enforcement reduces impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent.
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.
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)
