Drug detectives spotted 26-year-old Malik J. Watson in a vehicle along Lone Oak Road. The vehicle was stopped on Broadway and Watson attempted to flee again on foot.

After Watson was caught, witnesses told police he had tossed a backpack in some bushes. The backpack was retrieved and allegedly contained marijuana, digital scales and plastic bags.

Watson also allegedly had two Oxycodone pills in his pocket, but no prescription.

On January 4th, police stopped Watson, as they knew he did not have a valid driver’s license. When the officer pulled into a driveway behind Watson’s vehicle, Watson reversed into the cruiser and continued down Seitz Street until he backed into a ditch and fled on foot.

Watson left his ID and debit card in the vehicle, along with 143 grams of marijuana, 15 hydrocodone pills, 50 suspected fentanyl pills, scales and plastic bags.

In addition to Wednesday’s trafficking and fleeing charges, Watson was arrested on six separate warrants alleging trafficking, possession, wanton endangerment, fleeing, criminal mischief, plus probation and parole violations.

Watson was taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.

A multiple law enforcement investigation led to a large seizure of methamphetamine in Graves County on Tuesday.

Sheriff’s reports said 36 year old DeAnthony Noonan, of Mayfield, was taken into custody, with $136,000 worth of methamphetamine recovered.

Reports said sheriff’s investigators from Graves, McCracken, Calloway and Marshall County, along with Kentucky State Police, Mayfield police, Drug Enforcement Agents and the U.S. Marshal’s Service all conducted the surveillance operation in Mayfield.

Reports said officers were able to block Noonan’s vehicle at a business, with three pounds of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, $4,500 in cash and other items seized.

Sheriff’s reports said Noonan has a long criminal history, and now faces additional charges that includes second offense or greater of trafficking in methamphetamine, and third offense or greater of possession of cocaine.

36 year old DeAnthony Noonan, of Mayfield, was arrested on multiple drug charges in Mayfield….(photo: Graves County Sheriff’s Office)

On February 25^th at approximately 10:50am, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Lane Rd. The vehicle was a 1994 Chevy pick-up truck driven by 33-year-old Cory L. Smith of Paducah, KY.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Smith was in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine and items related to Drug Paraphernalia.

It was also learned that Smith had a Felony Indictment Warrant for his arrest out of Marshall County.

Smith was arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Arrested: Cory L. Smith 33 of Paducah, KY 42003

Charges:

• No Registration
• No Insurance
• Failure To Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Cont. Subst. 1^st Degree (Methamphetamine)

On February 25^th at approximately 16:15pm, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office received several calls about a suspicious vehicle around Oaks Rd. and Shemwell Ln. A Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the vehicle matching the description involved in the complaints on Shemwell Ln. The vehicle was a 2009 Ford Fusion passenger car driven by 59-year-old John S. Flora of Paducah, KY.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Flora was in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and items related to Drug Paraphernalia.

Flora was arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Arrested: John S. Flora 59 of Paducah, KY 42003

Charges:

• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Cont. Subst. 1^st Degree (Methamphetamine)

Ledbetter, KY. (February 26, 2022) – While on patrol in Livingston County on February 26, 2022 at approximately 9:40 a.m. CST, a Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 Trooper observed a black Ford Ranger pulling a trailer traveling east on US 60 toward the community of Ledbetter. The Georgia registration plate on the Ford Ranger was found to be reported lost or stolen. The Trooper then observed the vehicle turn around in a driveway and begin traveling west. When the Trooper activated his emergency equipment to attempt to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the Ford Ranger accelerated and continued west before coming to a stop.

Upon stopping, the operator of the Ford Ranger got out and began fleeing from the Trooper on foot. The foot pursuit proceeded through residential yards as the Trooper gave chase and verbal commands for the suspect to stop. The Trooper utilized his Conducted Electrical Weapon to subdue the suspect and take him into custody.

The suspect was identified as Zachary T. Perryman, 27 years old of Hardeeville, SC. It was also determined that the truck and trailer he was driving were both reported stolen in Georgia and the registration plate displayed on the truck did not belong to the truck. Suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia were located in the truck.

Perryman was arrested and charged by KSP with Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,000, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle), Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree (On Foot), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operating on a Suspended or Revoked License, Failure to Maintain Insurance, Display of Illegal/Altered Registration Plate, and Resisting Arrest. Perryman was lodged at the McCracken County Jail. The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Propes.

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested six (6) people Monday night in Paducah, McCracken County during a multi-agency drug investigation.

Over the course of the past approximate week detectives from McCracken, Marshall, Calloway, and  Graves County Sheriff’s Offices along with DEA agents have been working together on numerous drug investigations. On Monday night those investigations led to another six (6) arrests at a Paducah Hotel in the 5000 Block of Cairo Road.

During the investigation/arrests detectives seized more than 2.4lbs of Crystal Methamphetamine, over $7,000 in suspected drug monies and assorted drug paraphernalia.

All six individuals were lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail. These investigations are continuing.

Arrested: Billy J. Burns 30, of Hansen Road Paducah KY

Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine 2^nd or subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating on suspended license

Arrested: Brett M. Nance 38, of Murray, KY

Charges: Conspiracy to trafficking in Methamphetamine 1^st offense, possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia

Arrested: Jeremiah W. Williams 42, of Springview Drive (McCracken County)

Charges: Conspiracy to trafficking in Methamphetamine 1st offense

Arrested: Thomas Venzera 32, of Burldean Drive (McCracken County)

Charges: Conspiracy to trafficking in Methamphetamine 2^nd offense and operating on suspended license

Arrested: Pamela L. Bettencourt 37, of Joe Clifton Drive (Paducah)

Charges: Conspiracy to trafficking in Methamphetamine 1^st offense, possession of Methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia

Arrested: Donald K. Duncan 51, of Salem KY                 

Charges: Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine 2^nd or subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia

Mayfield, KY (March 2, 2022) – 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.

Supervisory-approved traffic safety checkpoint locations are conducted in the following Kentucky counties: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall and Trigg. A list of current checkpoint locations can be found on our website, http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post1checkpoints/.

On March 1^st at approximately 3:16pm, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Happy Hollow Dr. The vehicle was a 2017 Kawasaki Dirt Bike driven by 36-year-old Mike Zetterburg of Paducah, KY.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Flora was in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine and items related to Drug Paraphernalia. While attempting to place Zetterburg in custody, he fled from deputies on foot and was apprehended a short distance later.

It was also learned that Zetterburg had two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest out of McCracken County for Probation Violation (Felony Offense) and Failure to Appear for a Circuit Court case.

Zetterburg was arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Arrested: Mike Zetterburg 36 of Paducah, KY 42003

Charges:

• No Registration Plates
• No Registration Receipt
• No Insurance
• Failure to or Improper Signal
• Resisting Arrest
• Fleeing/Evading Police 2^nd Degree (On Foot)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Cont. Subst. 1^st Degree (Methamphetamine)

Kentucky State Police at Post 1 are seeking information about a vehicle involved in damage to a Mayfield business.

Reports said an employee of Creative Interiors notified State Police about damage to a gas line on the businesses air condition unit.

The employee said the damage occurred during the overnight hours on Tuesday.

Security video showed a black SUV, with a blue tarp on the back window, running over the gas line.

The operator was also seen exiting the SUV and tampering with the unit before leaving the scene.

Photos of the vehicle have been placed on our website at thunderboltradio.com.

Anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to contact State Police at Post 1, or their nearest law enforcement agency.

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Kentucky State Police Charges Hardin Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

VINE GROVE, Ky. (March 4, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Timothy Shawn Wright, 41, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Mr. Wright was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.

The investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence in Vine Grove on March 3, 2022. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.

Mr. Wright is currently charged with ten counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years of age (Class-C felonies punishable by five to ten years in prison), ten counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and ten counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance (Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison). Mr. Wright was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

The Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is comprised of more than twenty-six local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The mission of the ICAC Task Force, created by the United States Department of Justice and administrated by the Kentucky State Police, is to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing a response to cyber enticement and child sexual abuse material investigations. This support encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, prevention and community education. The ICAC program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet, the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, and the heightened online activity of predators searching for unsupervised contact with underage victims.

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

          Nikala B. Mize, 28, of 56 Houser Road, Benton was arrested on February 28, 2022 for public intoxication – controlled substances (excludes alcohol).  She was also served a McCracken County Warrant for failure to appear.

          Adam Tyler Brien, 36, of 502 West 14^th Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on March 03, 2022 on a Marshall County Warrant for harassing communications.

          Joseph L. Aycock, 28, of 952 Dogwood Street, Calvert City was arrested on March 03, 2022 on a Marshall County Indictment Warrant for possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree 2^nd offense (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating on a suspended or revoked operators license.  He was also served a McCracken County Warrant for failure to appear.

          Beverly A. Dukes, 55, of 233 East A Avenue, Calvert City was arrested on March 04, 2022 on three Marshall County Warrants for failure to comply/enroll in home incarceration.

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Kentucky State Police Charges Harlan County Man With a Child Sexual Exploitation Offense

EVARTS, Ky. (March 9, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested David Brodylee Crusenberry, 22, on a charge related to child sexual abuse material.

Mr. Crusenberry was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect uploading images of child sexual exploitation online.

Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s digital forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.

Mr. Crusenberry is currently charged with one count of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, a class D felony. Mr. Crusenberry was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center.

The Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is comprised of more than twenty-six local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The mission of the ICAC Task Force, created by the United States Department of Justice and administrated by the Kentucky State Police, is to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing a response to cyber enticement and child sexual abuse material investigations. This support encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, prevention and community education. The ICAC program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet, the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, and the heightened online activity of predators searching for unsupervised contact with underage victims.

Recognized for live saving act involving woman battling mental illness

MAYFIELD, Ky. (March. 10, 2022) – Congratulations to Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess, who received the Kentucky Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Police Officer of the Year award. Burgess is a back-to-back winner, receiving the award for her work with citizens living with mental illness in 2019 and 2020. On Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, she received the honor at the CIT Annual Awards Ceremony.

Trooper Burgess is assigned to KSP Post 1 Mayfield, and her commander says troopers are often tasked with filling multiple roles, including peace keeper, mediator, and counselor.

“She works tirelessly to bring critical incidents to positive conclusions through the use of her training, experience, and zeal for public service to help people in their darkest hour,” said Captain David Archer. “Her modesty will prevent her from recognizing the crucial role she plays in the team of troopers that responded to these incidents. The actions by Trooper Burgess and her fellow troopers truly embody the “service above self” that our troopers give every day.”

She was recognized for the incident in the Post 1 Area when a dispatch call came in about a suicidal woman armed with a pistol. The caller was upset over medical care from a past assault and requested to speak with a female trooper. Trooper Burgess, who was not on duty, left her home and immediately responded to the scene. Trooper Burgess was calm, sympathetic, and quickly established a rapport with the woman. After lengthy conversations, Burgess convinced the woman to surrender her weapon. Burgess stayed with the woman, providing comfort to her while she was evaluated throughout the process until she was admitted into Western State Hospital.

“As a Trooper, I often interact with people on their worst days and compassion is essential for the best chance of a positive outcome from those situations,” said Trooper Sarah Burgess. “I am thankful for the training that I have received through CIT and for the teamwork of my fellow troopers and local law enforcement officers for the incidents that led to this recognition.”

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a network funded through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) designed to improve police interactions with people living with mental illnesses. CIT programs are built on local partnerships between law enforcement agencies, mental health providers, and advocates.

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, safeguard property and protect individual rights.

This year, the number one priority for KSP 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. For more information about career opportunities with KSP visit their website.

On Friday afternoon the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Paducah woman for Methamphetamine trafficking following the search of a Paducah home.

On 03/11/2022 detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle believed to be involved in illegal drug activity at Paducah gas station located at 8^th and Park Avenue. During the investigation a Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Bobi” alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics coming from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Heidi Wilson, was located inside the gas station. Detectives located a glass smoking pipe and a baggy with suspected drug residue on Wilson’s person. Wilson was already on felony probation for drug offenses.

As part of the investigation Sheriff detectives and officers with the Kentucky Department of Probation and Parole conducted a search of Wilson residence located in the 1000 block of Boyd Street in Paducah. During the search detectives located and seized over 21 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine along with a digital scale.

Wilson was lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.

Arrested: Heidi A. Wilson, 44, of Boyd Street Paducah, KY

Charges: Trafficking In Methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia

On 03/07/2022 at 12:31 a.m. Deputies were dispatched to 1769 Brewers Highway Hardin, KY, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival Deputies discovered Donald Hopkins deceased on his living room couch. Donald was deceased from an apparent gun shot wound to his head. Donald (45 years old) resided at the residence. Detectives were dispatched to the scene for further investigation. Detective Aaron Lane was the lead investigator on the case, and was assisted by Marshall County Deputies, Benton City Police, Marshall County EMS, and Marshall County Coroners Office. Through the course of investigation evidence led Detectives to conclude that Mark Hopkins had shot and killed his brother Donald Hopkins. On 03/11/2022 Mark Hopkins was charged with murder and lodged in the Marshall County Jail.