On 01/05/2019, while on patrol, Officer Caleb Curtner observed Jackie Johnson, entering a residence on Elm Street. Officer Curtner was aware that Johnson had two active warrants, one being from a case through the Benton Police Department. Johnson was placed under arrest, for the two warrants.

Jackie L. Johnson III, 24, of Benton, was charged with Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence Minor Injury and Violation of KY EPO ( Benton Police Warrant). He was also charged with Failure to Appear ( bench warrant). All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Jamie Lynn Blaylock, 25, of 62 East 2nd Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on December 21, 2018 for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine). She was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Luis Adrian Nunez, 27, of 217 Jordan Drive, Benton was arrested on December 24, 2018 for alcohol intoxication in a public place.

Howard O. Ryals III, 48, of 131 Chapel Hill Drive, Raeford, NC was arrested on December 29, 2018 on three Adair County Warrants for failure to appear.

Tyler R. Burger, 29, of 353 Cedar Street, Calvert City was charged on December 30, 2018 with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shelby Kyle Williams, 27, of 52 Crouch Drive, Calvert City was arrested on January 02, 2019 for possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense (methamphetamine). He was also charged with trafficking in marijuana (less than 8oz.) 1st offense, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence, and carrying a concealed weapon.

Paul Grant Lee, 26, of 1352 US Highway 68 East, Benton was arrested on January 03, 2019 on a Livingston County Warrant for failure to appear.

Ashley Rae Bradley, 39, of 1179 South Main Street, Calvert City was arrested on January 05, 2019 on a Marshall County Warrant for probation violation (for technical violation).

Hickory, KY (January 4, 2019)- The Kentucky State Police and the Department for Community Based Services began a joint investigation into an alleged child abuse complaint on two juveniles in Ballard County.  After an investigation, the case was presented to the Ballard County Grand Jury.  The Grand Jury returned a true bill on Alicia E. Hardman, 25 of Wickliffe, KY for two counts of Criminal Abuse 1^st degree child under 12 years of age, which is a Class “C” Felony.  Hardman appeared in court on January 4, 2019 for her charges.

The investigation continues by KSP Detective Brian Hill.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.  Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.  The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.

Hickory, KY (January 9, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Mayfield has received reports of a scam occurring in our post area. The scammers are calling people listed on the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry and telling them they are non-compliant.  The scammers are asking the victims go to a local store and buy gift cards.  If you receive a call like this, do not give the caller any information or payment over the phone and do not call the number they provide you.  If you have been targeted like this contact your local law enforcement agency.  You can also contact the gift card company and let them know the card was used in a scam.  For my information on scams, people can visit the Federal Trade Commission website at http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts

The Benton Police Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying these 2 individuals. Anyone with information can notify dispatch at 270-527-1333 or the PD during normal business hours.

Shannon Dakota Scott Wilkins, 27, of 621 Clarence Gaines Street, Paducah was arrested on January 08, 2019 for trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 2nd or > offense. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a DUI suspended license 1st offense, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, and failure to owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense.

William Nathan Walls, 40, of 735 Lantrip Road, Grand Rivers was arrested on January 09, 2019 for theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $500. He was also served a Marshall County Criminal Summons for theft of services and a Lyon County Warrant for theft by unlawful taking under $500.

Noel A. Holmes, 35, of 147 Hall Street, Calvert City was arrested on January 10, 2019 on a Marshall County Indictment Warrant for wanton endangerment 1st degree.

Ledbetter, KY (January 14, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police received a call from the Livingston County Sherriff’s Office on Saturday,  January 12, 2019 at approximately 9:25 P.M. about two vehicles that appeared to have been shot on Clark’s Ferry Road.  KSP’s preliminary investigation shows that two vehicles had been shot multiple times.  One vehicle was an unmarked Deputy Jailer’s vehicle; the second vehicle was at another residence approximately a quarter mile away.   A neighborhood watch alert was sent out Saturday night to inform the neighborhood of the incident.   KSP spoke to some residents whom had  heard gunshots on Friday night around 11:30 P.M. in the area.  KSP is asking for the public’s help, if anyone in the area saw or heard something please contact KSP.

The investigation is continuing by Trooper Will Propes.  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.

On Tuesday 1/15/2019 around 12:00 P.M. Sgt. William Treadway was dispatched to a residence on E. 18th Street on a report of a male pulling a gun on a female there at the residence. At the time of the call, the male with the gun left the scene walking toward the city park. Sgt. Treadway located the individual on Park Ave. in front of the community building. Chief Hicks along with several deputies from the sheriff’s office responded to the residence on E. 18th Street. Sgt. Treadway arrested Joshua K. Walker ( Paducah) for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon after a 9mm pistol was located. He was transported to the Marshall County jail where he was additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree ( lortab pills).
Kash H. Perez (Benton) was cited to court at the residence on E18th Street for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
The investigation is continuing by Sgt. Treadway and additional charges are pending.

On January 18th, 2019, at approximately 12:40am, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Clark’s River Road near the intersection of Wayne Sullivan. During the course of the stop, Deputies made contact with the passenger, 49-year-old Jack Boros, of Benton, KY. A search of the vehicle was conducted and Deputies located Methamphetamine and paraphernalia inside of a bag that belonged to Boros. Mr. Boros was placed under arrest and lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Charges:

Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense – Methamphetamine

Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Posses

Cadiz, KY (January 19, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in Trigg County .  KSP was notified by the Trigg County Dispatch at approximately 01:19 AM of a shooting that occurred on Interstate 24 near the Cadiz exit.   Preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck, with three people, was returning to Graves County , KY from a trip to Nashville , TN , when a vehicle pulled up next to him and shot several times into his truck. The victim exited at Cadiz and stopped at the Marathon gas station.  When two vehicles pulled in, the victim rammed one of two cars and left the scene.  KSP believes a red passenger car was involved in the shooting, but does not have any other description of the vehicle or people involved.  A female passenger in the pickup truck was injured from the gun shots, she was treated and released from the Trigg County Hospital .

The investigation is continuing by the Kentucky State Police. Detectives believe this is not a random incident.  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. 

Paducah, KY (January 19, 2019)- The Kentucky State Police received a call from the Keaton Correctional Facility located in Paducah, KY on January 19, 2019 at approximately 01:17 AM about a missing inmate. The staff advised they discovered an inmate missing.  Frankie Lee Higdon of Louisville , KY , is described as a 33 year old white male, 5’11”, brown hair, and blue eyes. Higdon was last seen wearing a tan jacket, black pants and carrying a black backpack at the time of his escape.  Higdon was serving time for Burglary 2^nd degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Fleeing and Evading Police 1^st degree motor vehicle.

The Kentucky State Police is continuing the investigation.  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.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2019) – The Kentucky State Police have introduced a new mobile substance abuse education exhibit designed to help inform the public about the devastating effects of substance abuse.

The 30-foot trailer features 14 flat screen monitors and one touch-screen monitor that present video messages about meth, heroin, marijuana, alcohol and tobacco. The videos include actual meth users who tell their real-life stories illustrated by before-and-after images that show the dramatic visual progression of their drug abuse.

The exhibit also makes use of two showcase displays to highlight examples of a variety of drug paraphernalia and meth-related items.

“Education is a crucial aspect of mitigating the drug problem,” says Lt. Col. Jeremy Slinker, director of the KSP Operations Division. “This exhibit is an excellent vehicle for initiating conversations about drugs among young people and adults.”

“The images in the exhibit are not pretty because there is nothing pretty about drug abuse,” he adds. “However, drug abuse is present here in Kentucky and cannot be ignored.”

The exhibit was funded by a $92,000 grant from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy and was designed and built by DCX Displays in Louisville.

“This innovative exhibit is designed to raise awareness on many levels – addiction, detection, recognition, treatment and, we hope, prevention,” says Sgt. Josh Lawson, commander of the KSP Public Affairs Branch.

“Sometimes, adults are uncomfortable talking to children about drugs and other harmful behaviors,” he notes. “This display acts as a useful educational resource to start this vital two-way communication process between young people and adults.”

The mobile exhibit is now available for use by schools, clubs, civic organizations, businesses, churches, local governments and communities throughout the state. To schedule the display, contact the Public Affairs Officer at the KSP post closest to your location or call the KSP Public Affairs Branch at 502-782-1780.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office has five more individuals to add to our wanted list. The following subjects have active warrants and we would appreciate your assistance in locating them.The first subject is Kaylea P. Greenwell and she is wanted for promoting contraband. Next is Christopher Edging and he is wanted for Possession of a controlled substance 1st deg, 1st off. methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, possession of handgun by convicted felon, defacing a firearm. The next subject is Dale Harper and he is wanted for Possession of controlled substance 1st deg, 1st offence methamphetamine, poss of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, public intoxication. The next subject is Kristin
Hega. She is wanted for DUI, and wanton endangerment 1st degree. The next subject is Corey Henson and he is wanted for Shoplifting $500.0 mor more.

HICKORY, KY (February 1, 2019) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for January is as follows;

Criminal Cases Opened – 67

Criminal Arrests – 188

Citations Written – 735

Speed – 218

Seatbelt – 42

Child Restraint – 3

Collisions Investigated – 36

Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP) – 0

Calls for Service – 513

DUI Arrests – 21

Tyrese Jones 20, of Paducah was arrested Friday afternoon on a charge of first-degree assault and David Knight Jr. 19, of Benton, KY, was arrested this morning on a charge of first-degree assault and first-degree robbery

Paducah police were called to a local hospital Sunday evening, Jan. 27, in reference to a man who had been shot. Investigators were unable to interview the victim, who was identified as Darrius Wesley.

From the beginning of the investigation, uniformed officers and detectives have received little to no cooperation from witnesses or those involved. Officers initially were told the shooting had occurred near 21st and Broadway streets.

However, after a week-long investigation, Paducah police detectives determined that Knight and the victim, Wesley, went to the area of 10th and Greer streets to buy illegal drugs from Jones. During the transaction, an altercation ensued and a gun was produced. There was a struggle between Knight and Jones, the gun went off and Wesley was shot.

Wesley was taken to Baptist Health Paducah, and transferred to an out-of-state hospital for treatment. He remains in critical but stable condition.

Jones was booked into McCracken County Regional Jail. Knight was booked into Christian County Jail.

Investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270/444-8550. Information also may be provided anonymously through West Kentucky Crime Stoppers by texting WKY and your tip to 847411 (tip 411) or by downloading the app “WKY Crime Stoppers” from the Apple Store or Google Play. Tipsters also may access the online tip form through the City of Paducah website at http://paducahky.gov/west-ky-crime-stoppers. Information leading to an arrest or indictment may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the public of a phone scam being conducted in the County. The caller identifies himself as being a Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and states that they have missed a court date, or are not in compliance with the sex offender registry, and instructs the victim to purchase prepaid credit card. The subject then request the security code from the card to “release the warrant”. This is a scam, an Officer will NEVER collect payment for a warrant, a fine, or a bond. If you receive such a call hang up immediately. If you receive any call from someone alleging to be with the Sheriff’s Office you can always contact our office at 270-527-3112 to verify if the call is legitimate.

This morning at approximately 08:50 the male and female pictured below entered Dollar General in Aurora. Store employes of Dollar Store reported they left without paying for their items. Your help in identifying them would be appreciated.

On February 8, 2019, The United States Marshalls Service and the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office began jointly looking for a wanted fugitive, 37 year old Jesse Derrick Branham. Branham was wanted for violating federal probation.

At approximately 12:30am on February 9th, deputies received information that Branham was at the Murray Inn and Art Gallery (formerly the Murray Plaza Inn) on S. 12 Street and officers from a number of law enforcement agencies converged on the suspect’s room. Shortly after law enforcement arrived, the suspect came to the door, opened it and pointed a handgun at deputies. He then retreated back into the room and barricaded himself inside with his girlfriend and their infant child. After hours of negotiating, Branham came out of the room with his girlfriend and child and again pointed the weapon at officers who were attempting to retrieve the girlfriend & child. After several attempts to get the girlfriend and child released, both were removed safely from the room.

Branham again retreated back into the room and barricaded himself for several more hours. After hours of negotiating, Branham exited the room, once again armed with a handgun but dropped the weapon when told to do so and was taken into custody without incident.

Branham was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. No one involved in the incident sustained any injuries. The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by The U.S. Marshalls Office, The Murray Police Dept, The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, The Kentucky State Police, The Paducah Police Department, The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, Calloway County Fire-Rescue and Murray-Calloway County EMS.