Cadiz, KY. (September 22, 2021) –  Detectives with Kentucky State Police Post 1 are investigating a report of a kidnapping that took place in Cadiz, KY on Wednesday morning.   KSP dispatch was notified just after 8:00 AM that a female had been taken from a parking lot at a business on Lafayette Street.  Evidence collected suggests that the victim had been taken by force.

The victim of the kidnapping is identified as 53-year-old Tammy Beechum of Dover, TN.  Beechum is a white female standing 5’1″ and weighing approximately 150 lbs.  She has blue eyes and brown hair.

After conducting interviews with various individuals, a suspect was developed and identified.  Detectives are searching for 65-year-old Thomas Hungerford of Cadiz, KY.  Hungerford has been described as the estranged boyfriend of the victim.  Hungerford stands 5’5″ and weighs 157 lbs.  He has blue eyes and is bald or balding.  Hungerford is believed to be driving a white Mitsubishi Montero SUV with TN registration DBK802.  Hungerford may be headed toward the state of Maryland but there is no known direction of travel.  He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Investigators are asking the public for any information leading to the location of either Beechum or Hungerford.  Tips can be called into the Kentucky State Police at 270-856-3721 or by dialing 911.  Callers may remain anonymous.

The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:

          Michelle L. Godwin, 39, of an unknown address, was arrested on September 23, 2021 for possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.  She was also served a Graves County Warrant for bail jumping 1^st degree.

          Jackie Lee Davis, 45, of 2010 Cadiz Road, Hopkinsville was arrested on September 24, 2021 on Livingston County Indictment Warrant for flagrant non-support and persistent felony offender 1.  He was also served a Crittenden County Warrant for failure to appear and a Crittenden County Warrant for non-payment of court costs, fees, or fines.

          Brad Anthony Clark, 44, of 435 East 4^th Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on September 25, 2021 for 3 counts of theft by unlawful taking (firearm).

          Ellen L. Brown, 23, of 3138 Monroe Street, Paducah was arrested on September 26, 2021 for criminal trespassing 3^rd degree.

The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:

          Jackie Lee Davis, 45, of 2010 Cadiz Road, Hopkinsville was arrested on September 30, 2021 on a Lyon County Warrant for probation violation (for felony offense).  He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of a legend drug, and possession of a controlled substance 3^rd degree – drug unspecified.

          Amber Lanaye Davis, 43, of 2184 US Highway 62, Room #335, Calvert City was arrested on September 30, 2021 for trafficking in a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (< 2 gms methamphetamine).  She was also charged with possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, 4 counts of illegal possession of a legend drug, and possession of marijuana.

          April Michelle Sullivan, 44, of 641 Pride Avenue, Madisonville was arrested on September 30, 2021 for possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (methamphetamine).  She was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of a legend drug, and possession of a controlled substance 3^rd degree – drug unspecified.

          Jerry David Rochelle, 42, of 1375 Puckett Hollow Road, Centerville, TN was arrested on October 01, 2021 for alcohol intoxication in a public place.  He was also served a Fayette County Warrant for failure to appear.

          William Rondale Taylor, 24, of 719 Rowland Drive, Grand Rivers was arrested on October 02, 2021 on a Lyon County Warrant for failure to appear.  He was also charged with possession of marijuana and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle.

Calvert City, KY. (October 5, 2021) – On October 4th, 2021 at approximately 9:49PM a Trooper with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu for a speeding violation near the 24 mile marker on I-24. As the trooper was walking up to the stopped Malibu, the vehicle began traveling in reverse toward the trooper. The trooper was able to move out of the path of the vehicle. The vehicle then proceeded forward, accelerating westbound on I-24. A pursuit ensued continuing westbound on I-24 and crossing into Illinois.

Once the Malibu crossed into Illinois, authorities from Illinois took over the pursuit. The Malibu was involved in a collision in Illinois and all three occupants were identified and detained by Illinois authorities. Due to the collision, the occupants were taken to Lourdes-Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah, KY for medical treatment. Once back in Kentucky and released from the hospital, the occupants were arrested by the Kentucky State Police.

The driver was identified as 25 year old Edward Nuitall of Chicago, IL. He was charged with Attempted Assault 1st Degree of a Police Officer, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree in a Motor Vehicle, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, DUI, and numerous traffic violations.

The passengers were identified as 34 year old Michael Wafford of Chicago, IL and 27 year old Lyndell Wafford of Chicago, IL. Both passengers were charged with Complicity to Fleeing or Evading Police in a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree and Complicity to Tampering with Physical Evidence.

All three occupants were lodged at the McCracken County Jail.

Largest recruit class since 2014

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 5, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the largest academy class in seven years, including 100 cadets, reported to Frankfort Oct. 3. The new recruits include 87 traditional and 13 LEAP (law enforcement accelerated program) cadets.

“Our troopers are the primary law enforcement officers for the state, often assisting local law enforcement, and serving in a multitude of situations, many of which are hard for most people to even imagine,” said Gov. Beshear. “On behalf of the commonwealth, thank you to these 100 men and women who have chosen to wear the badge of honor to create a better, safer Kentucky for all. Only a select few among us are called to serve our fellow brothers and sisters in this role and I am grateful to have each and every one of you sign up to join Team Kentucky.”

In Jan. 2021, the Governor announced that he was including $500,000 in his Better Kentucky Budget for KSP to expand its recruitment efforts, addressing the agency’s recruitment, retention and personnel needs.

KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. says the size of cadet class 101 is a direct result of the support the agency received from the Beshear-Coleman administration and Kentucky General Assembly.

“By strengthening KSP’s essential workforce, our agency is improving public safety, maintaining critical services and better reflecting the diverse communities we serve,” said Commissioner Burnett. “I am honored to have this new class start what I hope will be a long and fulfilling public safety career at KSP. A career focused on enhancing KSP’s mission of providing safety through service, integrity and professionalism.”

Traditional cadet classes include twenty-four weeks of basic training with more than 1,000 hours of classroom and field study in subjects such as constitutional law, juvenile and traffic law, use of force, weapons training, first aid, high speed vehicle pursuit, criminal investigation, computer literacy, hostage negotiations, evidence collection, radio procedures, search and seizure, crash investigation, drug identification, crowd control, armed robbery response, land navigation, electronic crimes, sex crimes, hate crimes, domestic violence, bomb threats, hazardous materials, implicit bias, race relations and social intelligence. LEAP class candidates attend the academy with at minimum two years of law enforcement experience and undergo an accelerated thirteen week academy.

“Our training is rigorous to meet the standards of today’s modern society,” Commissioner Burnett said. “We push them physically and mentally to prepare them for whatever circumstance they may face after graduation. The agency’s expectations are high because the citizens of Kentucky deserve a trooper who is highly trained and disciplined in their duties.”

Cadet class 101 is tentatively scheduled to graduate in February of 2022.

The mission of KSP is to promote public safety through service, integrity and professionalism using partnerships to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement and safeguard property and protect individual rights.

The number one priority for KSP this year is creating a better Kentucky by making the commonwealth’s streets safer, communities stronger and the nation more secure by providing exceptional law enforcement made up of a diverse workforce. The agency’s recruiting efforts include the addition of minority troopers in the recruitment branch and a marketing initiative using micro-targeting to reach individuals from Kentucky’s 120 counties. The innovative digital ads were launched in unique venues, such as colleges and universities, outdoor billboards in rural communities, social media and streaming television platforms.

Additionally, KSP is also partnering with Dr. Aaron Thompson of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and Vikki Stone of the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, and working closely with retired minority KSP Troopers, to further improve their diversity recruitment efforts.

“The agency is seeing positive results from the recruitment branch efforts, which has paid off with the largest cadet pool KSP has had in years,” said KSP Recruitment Branch Commander Sergeant Michael Murriell. “All of us are excited to watch this new group of men and women grow as they journey through their academy training.”

Individuals interested in becoming a trooper can visit www.JoinKSP.com.

Hickory, KY. (October 5, 2021) – On September 30, 2021 Kentucky State Police held the annual sworn awards ceremony in Lexington to honor 55 troopers and officers who put on a uniform each day to patrol Kentucky’s neighborhoods with a mission of serving and protecting their fellow citizens. The achievement awards presented were for acts of service that occurred during 2020.

KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. spoke during the ceremony thanking troopers and officers for going beyond their regular job duties to protect and serve the citizens of the commonwealth.

“Our troopers and officers put themselves in harm’s way every day, but these acts of heroism and service stand above the normal call of duty,” said Burnett. “Each of these recipients has demonstrated both bravery and self-sacrifice in protecting the citizens of the commonwealth.”

Two troopers from the Post 1 area were included in those honors.

Trooper Landon Stewart was named 2020 Post 1 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Stewart is a 2-year veteran of KSP assigned to Post 1 Mayfield.

Detective Brian Hill was named 2020 Post 1 Detective of the Year. Detective Hill is a 10-year veteran of KSP assigned to Post 1 Mayfield.

Salem, KY. (October 10, 2021) – On October 9, 2021 just before 10:00 PM, Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was notified by Livingston County Dispatch of an assault that occurred at a residence in Salem. Troopers and detectives with the Kentucky State Police responded to assist with the investigation.

The preliminary investigation reveals that 52 year old Joseph Harris and 21 year old James Crider had been involved in an altercation at a residence on Butler Road. During the incident, Mr. Crider stabbed Mr. Harris. Livingston County deputies arrived on scene and detained Mr. Crider while Livingston County EMS attempted life-saving measures on Mr. Harris. Mr. Harris was transported to Livingston County Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Kentucky State Police has arrested James Crider on the charge of Murder. Mr. Crider is lodged at the McCracken County Jail.

An autopsy has not been scheduled for Mr. Harris at this time.

The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:

          Cody Gross, 33, of 302 S. Aspen Street, Calvert City was charged on October 09, 2021 with criminal trespassing 3^rd degree, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sixteen telecommunicators complete 196 hours of training

Mayfield, KY. (October 15, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced that 16 telecommunicators representing 11 posts located throughout the commonwealth have graduated KSP’s in-house telecommunications academy.

Present-day emergency services communication centers require several qualities and characteristics that are imperative, including the ability to handle high stress, challenging conditions; flexible work schedules; empathy toward others and the ability to learn and adapt, especially in areas of technology.

The graduates of Class 18 received 196 hours of instruction over five weeks. Major training areas include legal liability, limits of telecommunicator authority, telecommunicator’s role in public safety, interpersonal communications, customer service, combating stress, ethics and confidentiality, responder safety, essential fire dispatch, state emergency operations plans, criminal justice information systems, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid training, emergency medical dispatch and special needs callers.

During the academy, graduates were required to successfully process scripted calls for service and demonstrate proficiency in obtaining pertinent information, dispatching responders, providing emergency medical dispatch if needed and correctly documenting information from the call for assistance. The training concluded with a computer simulation system that simulates a real-life work environment in the radio room.

“Across the state, KSP telecommunicators provide a lifeline to both citizens in need and responders in the field,” says Jason Long, KSP Telecommunications Training Instructor. “They serve as an unseen but vital link in keeping law enforcement officers, responder, and the public safe at all times, day or night.”

The Post 1 graduates of the 18^th KSP Telecommunication Academy included:

Ashley Holt, of McCracken County. Holt is a graduate of Marshall County High School and West Kentucky Community and Technical College. She is the daughter of Penny and Edward Holt.

Emily Wallace, of Graves County. Wallace is a graduate of Graves County High School and West Kentucky Community and Technical College. She is the daughter of Brandy and Christopher Bryson.

To apply for a telecommunicator position with KSP, click here, or contact the KSP post nearest you for more information.

The mission of KSP is to promote public safety through service, integrity and professionalism using partnerships to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.

KSP’s focus this year is to maintain and strengthen its essential workforce in order to better provide public safety, maintain critical services and better reflect the diverse communities that KSP serves.

For more information about KSP’s commitment of creating a better Kentucky by making the commonwealth’s streets safer, communities stronger and the nation more secure by providing exceptional law enforcement, click here.

The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:

          Kendel Dawn Terry, 41, of 527 Rudd Street, Smithland was arrested on October 14, 2021 on a Calloway County Warrant for theft by unlawful taking.  She was also charged with failure to produce insurance card and failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1^st offense.

          Madison Leigh Brooks, 26, of 988 Iuka Road, Smithland was served a Marshall County Criminal Summons on October 17, 2021 for harboring a vicious animal.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at approximately 11:48 AM, Drug Division detectives and patrol deputies, with the McCracken County  Sheriff’s Office, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic
violations on Cairo Road.

Contact was made with the operator, Lolita Carruthers, 37, and her two passengers, Jasmine N. Glore, 31, and Lora Marie Penn, 37. It was  quickly determined that all three individuals were under the influence  of an intoxicating substance believed to be Methamphetamine.

Through the investigation, it was learned that as they were being  pulled over, Carruthers hid Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia  inside the vehicle. During a probable cause search of the vehicle,  detectives and deputies located the Methamphetamine and the Methamphetamine smoking pipe that Carruthers hid. Glore and Penn were also found to be in possession of Methamphetamine and items of drug paraphernalia during a search of the vehicle and their personal belongings.

All three individuals were arrested and transported to the McCracken County Regional Jail, where they were lodged.

ARRESTED & CHARGES

Lolita Carruthers, 37, of Franklin Drive in Eddyville, KY
1) DUI 2nd Offense
2) Possession of Methamphetamine
3) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
4) Tampering with Physical Evidence
5) No Turn Signal
6) Operating on a Suspended License
7) Failure to Produce Insurance Card

Jasmine N. Glore, 31, of Scale Road in Calvert City, KY
1) Possession of Methamphetamine
2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Lora Marie Penn, 37, of Scale Road in Calvert City, KY
1) Possession of Methamphetamine
2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
3) Failure to Appear bench warrant out of McCracken County District Court on an unrelated drug possession case

Eddyville, KY. (October 22, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a Friday afternoon collision in Lyon County that claimed the life of a Caldwell County man. At around 2:40 p.m., Post 1 dispatch received a call regarding an injury collision around the 1600 block of KY 293. Deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Kentucky State Police, Post 1 troopers responded to the scene to investigate the collision at the request of the sheriff’s office.

Initial investigation shows Daniel R. Svoboda, 61 of Princeton, Kentucky was traveling south on KY 293, operating a 2018 Penske box truck pulling a trailer. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a culvert. After striking the culvert, the vehicle crossed back over the roadway and overturned. Svoboda was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision and was ejected from the vehicle. Svoboda was transported by Lyon County EMS to Caldwell County Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Casey Hamby. Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was assisted on scene by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Lyon County EMS, Eddyville Fire Department, the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division of the Kentucky State Police, and the Caldwell County Coroner’s Office.

On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Whitlow Lane in Almo for a report of a deceased male in a residence. Upon their arrival, they met with Murray-Calloway County Emergency Medical Services and the Calloway County Coroner.

Tyrone J. Brewer, age 67, of Almo, Kentucky was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:40 a.m. by Calloway County Coroner Ricky Garland. On Monday, October 25, 2021, an autopsy of Mr. Brewer was conducted by the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville. Preliminary findings of that autopsy included indications of strangulation.

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, a search warrant was served at the Whitlow Lane residence Mr. Brewer was located in at the time of his death. Various items believed to be related to the ongoing death investigation were located and seized. Deputies also located and seized numerous firearms, drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

Cheryl D. Fogle, age 46, of Almo, Kentucky was arrested and charged with Murder. She was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. Adam D. Fogle, age 35, of Almo, Kentucky was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Defaced Firearm, 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled
Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.

The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was assisted during the investigation by the Kentucky State Police, the Calloway County Coroner’s Office, and the Department of Community Based Services.

The Marshall County KY Sheriff’s Office is seeking the publics help in locating a reported missing Juvenile. Alexandra Capuano was last seen this morning. Capuano did not come home after a school. Capuano was reported to possibly be in the company of another juvenile that was missing, that JV has since been located. Capuano may possibly be in McCracken or Graves County as well. Attached is a photo of Capuano and she was reported to be last seen wearing a green sweater and blue jeans. If anyone sees or has information on her whereabouts, you are asked to contact Marshall County Central Dispatch at 270-527-1333 or dial 911.

On Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Highway 121 North near the intersection of Kirksey Road for a report of a collision with injuries. Upon their arrival, Deputies located a truck and bicycle with damage from the collision.

Preliminary investigation has indicated Shayne Wilford was operating a black Dodge Ram when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle struck a bicycle being ridden by Andrew Graham.
Andrew Graham, age 53, of Murray, Kentucky was transported by Murray-Calloway County Emergency Medical Services to Murray-Calloway County Hospital, and then by medical helicopter to a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee for treatment of serious injuries received during the collision.
The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was also assisted on scene by Calloway County Fire-Rescue.

The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:

          Brittney Nicole Cunningham, 37, of 220 Grand Oaks Road, Calvert City was arrested on October 21, 2021 on a Marshall County Indictment Warrant for theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting $500 < $1,000, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 1^st offense (drug unspecified), and possession of a controlled substance 3^rd degree (drug unspecified).

          Jared N. Mallory, 38, of 328 Champion Hils Road, #17B, Kuttawa was arrested on October 21, 2021 on a Marshall County Indictment Warrant for flagrant non- support.  He was also served a Marshall County Warrant for failure to appear and a Livingston County Warrant for failure to appear.

          Mary Elizabeth Fraser, 62, of 837 Heater Store Road, Smithland was charged on October 22, 2021 with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to notify DOT of address change.

          Wesley A. Augustino, 39, of 92 Lone Valley Road, Calvert City was arrested on October 28, 2021 on a McCracken County Warrant for failure to appear.

Benton, KY. (November 4, 2021) – On Thursday afternoon just after 3:00 PM Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was notified of an injury collision involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian at Central Elementary School in Marshall County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Chaise McCurdy of Benton, KY was operating a 2004 silver Mazda 6 in the Central Elementary School pick-up line, picking up a juvenile family member from the school. Mr. McCurdy believed the juvenile was all the way in the vehicle when he accelerated after being directed by school staff. The 11 year old child was not all the way in the vehicle and her leg became pinned under the vehicle. Mr. McCurdy reversed the vehicle, allowing the child’s leg to be freed.

The child was transported by Marshall County EMS to Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah for treatment of serious but non life threatening injuries.

Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was assisted on scene by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Marshall County EMS, and Palma/Briensburg Fire Department.

Eddyville, KY. (November 11, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a Thursday afternoon collision that claimed the life of a Lyon County woman. Just after 1:00 p.m., Post 1 dispatch received a call regarding an injury collision near the intersection of KY 730 and Dianne Drive in Lyon County. Kentucky State Police, Post 1 troopers responded to the scene to investigate the collision.

Initial investigation shows Amy S. Phelps, 53 of Eddyville, Kentucky was traveling west on KY 730, operating a 2000 Buick LeSabre. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a culvert. After striking the culvert, the vehicle struck an embankment and overturned. Phelps was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the collision and was partially ejected from the vehicle. Phelps succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Lyon County Coroner.

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Derek Scott. Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was assisted on scene by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Lyon County EMS, Eddyville Fire Department, and the Lyon County Coroner’s Office.

The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:

Derek J. Baier, 31, of 3744 Old Olive Road, Benton was arrested on November 08, 2021 for receiving stolen property $1,000 < $10,000.

Cody James Gross, 33, of 302 Aspen Street, Calvert City was arrested on November 12, 2021 on two Marshall County Warrants for failure to appear.  He was also charged with resisting arrest.

Kenneth Lloyd Clouse, 34, of 349 Alamo Road, Calvert City was arrested on November 03, 2021 for public intoxication – controlled substances (excludes alcohol).