The Logan County Sheriff’s Department has taken a Marshall County Jail escapee into custody after he was located in Russellville Tuesday.
According to a news release, deputies received a tip that 38-year-old Gregory Sullivan of Bowling Green, a wanted fugitive from the Marshall County Jail, was at the Quality Inn Motel in Russellville. Sullivan had allegedly escaped from the jail on March 16, stole a truck, and then fled to Bowling Green where he hid for some time.
He was located, along with the stolen truck, at the Quality Inn and he was taken into custody and was allegedly in possession of a large quantity of meth, synthetic marijuana and various pills.
He is now facing charges of trafficking in synthetic drugs, trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in a controlled substance, receiving stolen property, possession of meth, possession of synthetic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to notify the Department of Transportation of an address change.
Following many calls and social media messages from our listeners this morning, WMOK has confirmed with Metropolis Public Safety Director Chief Harry Masse that a shooting did take place in Metropolis overnight.
Just before 10am this morning Chief Masse advised that there is an investigation into an early morning shooting on Oak Drive earlier today. At approximately 1:00 am Wednesday, 911 dispatch received a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Oak Drive in Metropolis.
Officers arrived on the scene quickly and learned that the shooter had fled the scene. While attempting to leave the scene the victim crashed into a tree before fleeing on foot. Chief Masse of the Metropolis Police department advised that this was not a random attack. Both the shooter and the intended target have been identified and there is no threat to the community.
Wednesday shortly after 2pm, Chief Masse advised of the filing of an arrest warrant for 37-year old Justin L. Eades of Metropolis. Eades is wanted on warrants for attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a fire arm. Eades is a white male, 5’11 and225 pounds. Eades should be considered armed and dangerous. If located call 911.
On Monday, March 14th, 2022, an out of county victim reported to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office that the title to his vehicle had been stolen and subsequently transferred out of his name.
Through an investigation, detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office learned that the vehicle title had been forged and presented for transfer at the McCracken County Clerk’s Office. Detectives were able to identify 42 year old Timothy A. Johnston of Paducah, KY, as the suspect responsible for the transfer of the vehicle title. It was learned that Johnston obtained the vehicle title that contained forged signatures and then presented the title as a true document in order to have the vehicle transferred into his name. Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Johnston based on the information learned through the investigation.
On Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022, Johnston was taken into custody on the arrest warrant without incident.
ARRESTED:
Timothy A. Johnston
42 years old
Paducah, KY
CHARGES:
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree – Class D Felony
A photograph of Johnston is attached to this press release.
On March 25, 2022, at about 12;30 am a canine unit with the McCracken County Sheriff Department was investigating a suspicious vehicle parked at Expressway Carwash on Irvin Cobb in Paducah, Kentucky. The driver of the vehicle was 34-year-old Sarah Young from Ledbetter, Kentucky. Young was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Young was arrested and lodged at the McCracken Regional Jail.
Charges on Sarah Young:
Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree 1st offense (Methamphetamine)
Agency’s largest graduating class since 2014 is ready to serve and protect
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 25, 2022)— Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that 71 cadets have graduated the agency’s basic training academy and are now ready to report for duty across the commonwealth with a focus on creating a better and safer Kentucky.
Cadet Class 101 is the largest KSP basic training academy graduating class since 2014.
“Congratulations cadets. Great job on finishing an intense 24-weeks of training and becoming a state trooper,” Gov. Beshear said. “I join the people of the commonwealth in thanking you for your service to others and for helping to make the commonwealth a better place.”
Cadets reported to the KSP training academy on Oct. 3, 2021 to embark upon 24-weeks of intense training to learn the job skills necessary to perform the duties of a state trooper to one day wear the badge of honor as they protect and serve all who live and visit Kentucky’s 120 counties. Graduating cadets pledged to uphold the mission of KSP by promoting 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.
“Tomorrow is symbolic in many ways. You will start your first day as a Kentucky State Trooper. Each of you will take this independent journey with humility, passion and a thirst to be better each day,” said KSPCommissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. “Your success rests upon your shoulders and what you have learned while at the academy.”
The KSP Training Academy provides cadets with best practices, the latest technology training and legal information to help make the commonwealth’s streets safer, communities stronger and the nation more secure through exceptional law enforcement. The graduates of Cadet Class 101 received 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, defensive tactics, first aid, high speed vehicle pursuit, criminal investigation, computer literacy, hostage negotiations, evidence collection, radio procedures, search and seizure, crash investigation, drug identification, traffic control, crowd control, armed robbery response, land navigation, electronic crimes, sex crimes, hate crimes, domestic violence, bomb threats and hazardous materials.
During today’s graduation ceremony, KSP Academy Commander Shawn Darby took a moment to address the cadet class.
“When you join the Kentucky State Police, you not only represent yourself, but you also represent your family and community,” said Capt. Shawn Darby. “We also represent those troopers who have come before us. I know each of you are proud and humbled to represent the Kentucky State Police and Cadet Class 101.”
Several members of the graduating class received special recognition during the ceremony.
Trooper Trevor Vandermolen received the ‘Ernie Bivens Award’. This honor is presented to a cadet in each class who, in the opinion of the KSP Academy and fellow cadets, shows distinction as a leader, strives for academic excellence and has excelled in all phases of the academy’s physical and vocational training.
Additionally, the honor of Valedictorian was awarded to Trooper Trevor Vandermolen and the Salutatorian was awarded to Trooper Luke Edwards.
Upon graduation, new troopers have the opportunity to “Pick Three” posts located throughout the commonwealth that they prefer to be assigned.
Cadet Class 101 graduates and their assigned posts are:
POST 1, MAYFIELD Matthew Fleming, Benton, Ky.
Brayden Thomas, Cadiz, Ky.
Post 2, MADISONVILLE Nathan Pedigo, Portland, Tn.
Post 3, BOWLING GREEN Trevor Vandermolen, Rineyville, Ky.
Devon Banaszak, London, Ky.
Walker Hogan, Leitchfield, Ky.
Daniel DeLeon, Lufkin, Tx.
Tavian Thompson, Russell Springs, Ky.
Post 4, ELIZABETHTOWN James Payne, Glasgow, Ky.
Travis Dalton, Brandenburg, Ky.
Post 5, CAMPBELLSBURG Joshua Rexroat, Bedford, Ky.
Amanda Begel, Prospect, Ky.
Colin Bryant, Mt. Washington, Ky.
Alan Spencer, Mount Washington, Ky.
Post 6, DRY RIDGE Caleb Dicken, Ramsey, In.
Garryn Wood, Frankfort, Ky.
Luke Edwards, Frankfort, Ky.
Manuel Ruvalcaba, San Martin de Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico.
Post 7, RICHMOND Jason Montgomery, Tyner, Ky.
Joshua Buckner, Berea, Ky.
Jacob Coffey, McKee, Ky.
Robert Baker, Manchester, Ky.
Tiana Simpson, Corbin, Ky.
Benjamin Holt, London, Ky.
Jon Best, Winchester, Ky.
Bobby Estes, Beattyville, Ky.
Post 8, MOREHEAD Matthew Smith, East Point, Ky.
Post 9, PIKEVILLE Joseph Slone, Pikeville, Ky.
Nicholas Taylor, Pikeville, Ky.
Terry Mounts, Pikeville, Ky.
Megan Thomas, Emmalena, Ky.
Brennan Eckart, Cecilia, Ky.
Zachary Burgess, Pikeville, Ky.
Logan Hillerman, Pikeville, Ky.
Timothy Smith, Canada, Ky.
Dylan Chapman, Red Fox, Ky.
Hunter Kidd, Grethel, Ky.
Michael McKinney, Harold, Ky.
Post 10, HARLAN Jason Blanton, Pineville, Ky.
Cameron Cornett, Evarts, Ky.
Chelsea Brock, Corbin, Ky.
Matthew Abner, Pineville, Ky.
Colby Cochran, Harlan, Ky.
Joshua Jones, Corbin, Ky.
Keston Price, Harlan, Ky.
Post 11, LONDON William Harrison, Somerset, Ky.
Post 12, FRANKFORT Matthew Carter, McKee, Ky.
Jordan Thompson, Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Robert Stepp, Versailles, Ky.
William Watts, Versailles, Ky.
Adam Champlain, Georgetown, Ky.
Chad Hagan, Louisville, Ky.
Austin Watts, Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Post 13, HAZARD Dustin Ballard, Hyden, Ky.
Arlie Stidham Jr., Hazard, Ky.
Ryan Couch, Bonnyman, Ky.
Zachary Neice, Hindman, Ky.
Post 14, ASHLAND Dylan Alexander, Grayson, Ky.
William Galloway, Hindman, Ky.
Post 15, COLUMBIA Stephen England, Campbellsville, Ky.
Trevor Sharp, Liberty, Ky.
Jacob Wilson, Dunnville, Ky.
Maverick Gadberry, Liberty, Ky.
David Sagrecy, Springfield, Ky.
Kendon Young, Campbellsville, Ky.
Hunter McQueary, Windsor, Ky.
Daniel Smith, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Lucas Justice, Russell Springs, Ky.
Post 16, HENDERSON Lucas Atherton, Beaver Dam, Ky.
James Hendricks, Henderson, Ky.
Jared Lundy, Marion, Ky.
Twenty-five cadets earned their associate degree in General Occupational and Technical Studies from the Bluegrass Community and Technical College during their 24-weeks at the training academy. These cadets benefited from the new hiring guidelines established by the state legislature in 2017. Through this revision, anyone who possesses a high school diploma or GED, and has three years of full-time work experience can apply for employment as a KSP Trooper and earn an associate’s degree during the training process.
Cadet Class 101 graduates who earned an associate’s degree are: Matthew Abner, Pineville, Ky.
Dylan Alexander, Grayson, Ky.
Lucas Atherton, Beaver Dam, Ky.
Robert Baker, Manchester, Ky.
Dustin Ballard, Hyden, Ky.
Devon Banaszak, London, Ky.
Chelsea Brock, Corbin, Ky.
Colin Bryant, Mt. Washington, Ky.
Joshua Buckner, Berea, Ky.
Colby Cochran, Harlan, Ky.
Jacob Coffey, McKee, Ky.
Cameron Cornett, Evarts, Ky.
William Galloway, Hindman, Ky.
Chad Hagan, Louisville, Ky.
Joshua Jones, Corbin, Ky.
Michael McKinney, Harold, Ky.
Jason Montgomery, Tyner, Ky.
James Payne, Glasgow, Ky.
Nathan Pedigo, Portland, Tn.
Daniel Smith, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Timothy Smith, Canada, Ky.
Brayden Thomas, Cadiz, Ky.
Jordan Thompson, Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Trevor Vandermolen, Rineyville, Ky.
William Watts, Versailles, Ky.
In Nov. 2021, the Governor announced historic investments to improve public safety, retention, and accountability in his recent budget proposal. His two-year budget plan provides millions of dollars to fund competitive salaries for KSP troopers, officers, and telecommunicators, supply body cameras for KSP sworn troopers, and increase the peace officer training stipend. Read more here and here.
In the previous state budget, the Governor allocated $500,000 to help increase KSP’s recruitment efforts by developing the ‘Be The Difference’ marketing initiative to reach individuals from Kentucky’s 120 counties. 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 working with retired minority troopers to further improve their diversity recruitment efforts.
KSP’s recruitment branch recently finished accepting applications for the upcoming cadet class 102, which is slated to begin June 2022.
For more information about career opportunities with KSP visit the website.
On March 25th at approximately 9:22am, a Deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on I-24 near Exit 3. The vehicle was a 2010 Black Ford passenger car driven by 39-year-old Kevin B. Sommer of Carbondale, IL. The vehicle was also occupied by 39-year-old Sonya L. Sledd of Metropolis, IL.
During the investigation, it was discovered that both Sommer and Sledd were in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, a quantity of Marijuana, illegally possessed Gabapentin pills, and items related to Drug Paraphernalia.
Records indicate that Sommer and Sledd have an extensive criminal history involving violent crimes and drug offenses that involve Methamphetamine.
Both Sommer and Sledd were arrested and lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested: Kevin B. Sommer 39 of Carbondale, IL. 62901
Charges:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Cont. Subst. 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)
Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug
Possession of Marijuana
Prescription Not in Proper Container
Failure To or Improper Signal
Arrested: Sonya L. Sledd 39 of Metropolis, IL. 62960
Charges:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Cont. Subst. 1st Degree (Methamphetamine)
and tips alleging that
Rickie L. Brown, 42, was involved in illegal drug activity, such as
selling Methamphetamine and other drugs.
Through the investigation, Drug Division detectives obtained a search
warrant for Brown’s apartment located at 650 College Avenue in the Lone
Oak community of McCracken County.
On Friday March 25, 2022, just before 2:00 PM, detectives and patrol
deputies executed the search warrant on Brown’s apartment, where they
came in contact with Brown and Ashley N. Worley, 34.
During the search, Worley was found in possession of a Methamphetamine
smoking pipe and a small quantity of Methamphetamine. Brown was found in
possession of Marijuana, approximately 13 grams of Methamphetamine,
assorted items of drug paraphernalia, and $310.00 cash believed to be
the proceeds from illegal drug sales.
Both Brown and Worley were arrested and transported to the McCracken
County Regional Jail, where they were lodged.
On March 21, 2022 the Kentucky Department of Transportation reported to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office that someone(s) had stolen 2019 Model TB70 Bobcat brand skid steer valued at $101,565.95 from an area on Interstate 69 and Exit 21 in Graves County. The machine was being utilized by state employees to clean up tornado related debris. The machine was stolen sometime during the overnight hours of Sunday night into Monday morning March 20th into the morning of March 21st. The initial report was taken by Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Jones.
Through the ongoing investigation, sheriff’s deputies found the skid steer Wednesday morning March 23rd at around 6AM, hidden in a rural and remote area of extreme southern Graves County near the Tennessee state line. The machine was hidden in a barn off of Seay Graveyard Road, a few miles south of Lynnville.
A surveillance operation was conducted throughout Wednesday, Wednesday night, Thursday, and into Thursday night, 41 consecutive hours. At approximately 11PM last night, two suspects drove up to the barn in a Dodge ¾ ton pickup. One of the occupants got onto the skid steer and began traveling outbound on Seay Graveyard Road being followed by the second suspect in the pickup truck. After traveling a mile or so, they turned and drove to the back of a muddy field and were in the process of hiding the machine in thick brush. Sheriff Jon Hayden and Marshall County Sheriff’s detective Kevin Mighell were first to arrive and took both suspects into custody with the stolen machine without injury to the suspects or officers.
A large quantity of crystal Methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia was found inside the pickup truck that belonged to the suspect apprehended driving the skid steer.
The suspects were identified as being 47 year old Coyce E. Jones of Dresden Tennessee, and 44 year old Jesse L. Whittaker of Palmersville Tennessee.
Arrested:
1) Jones, Coyce E. age 47 of Dresden Tennessee
Charges: Theft of Property Valued at Over $100,000 dollars
Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree
Possession of crystal Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2) Whittaker, Jesse L. age 44 of Palmersville Tennessee
Charges: Theft of Property Valued at Over $100,000 dollars
Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree
Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree
Trafficking in Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(Both suspects were charged with Criminal Trespassing for being on and hiding stolen property on private properties.)
This investigation and subsequent interviews indicated that these suspects had in fact been the ones responsible for the initial theft of property that belonged to the state of Kentucky.
Both suspects were transported to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office and later transferred to the McCracken County Regional Jail.
The Graves County Sheriff’s office received assistance related to the surveillance operation from the McCracken, Marshall, and Calloway County Sheriff’s Offices.
On Saturday, March 26, 2022 at approximately 2:45 a.m. Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy J. Hamm stopped a vehicle on Roosevelt Road for a traffic violation. During the stop, suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia were located.
Billy K. Reed, age 39, of Almo, Kentucky was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and various traffic related offenses. He was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com
The following people were arrested/charged by the Calvert City Police Department:
Ralph Jones, 56, of 1621 Glengarry Drive, Fairdale was arrested on March 22, 2022 for theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
[If you, or someone you know is struggling with drug use, help is available through our Badges of Hope program. We want to help you before an arrest is necessary. 270-444-4719 http://www.mccrackencountysheriff.com/badgesofhope.php]
On March 25, 2022, at about 12;30 am a canine unit with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a suspicious vehicle parked at Expressway Carwash on Irvin Cobb in Paducah, Kentucky. The driver of the vehicle was 34-year-old Sarah Young from Ledbetter, Kentucky. Young was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Young was arrested and lodged at the McCracken Regional Jail.
Charges on Sarah Young:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree 1st offense (Methamphetamine)
Suspect(s): Javario J. Woods, 33, of South 9th Street, arrested on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and reckless driving
A man was jailed after the vehicle he was driving crashed into three utility poles, a fire hydrant and a house, breaking a gas line and shutting down South 6th Street for a short time.
Police were called at 5:55 p.m. Friday to the 1600 block of South 6th Street. A 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Javario J. Woods had first hit a utility pole nearly a block away from where it finally came to rest. The Tahoe hit two more utility poles, a fire hydrant and two trash cans before crashing into the house at 1627 South 6th St. A gas meter at the house was broken, prompting police to shut down the block to traffic until repairs could be made.
Woods told police he was having car trouble and lost control of his vehicle. However, multiple witnesses told officers Woods was chasing another vehicle at a high rate of speed when the crash occurred.
Woods refused medical treatment and was arrested on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief and reckless driving. He was booked into McCracken County Regional Jail.
On Saturday, March 26, 2022 at approximately 2:45 a.m. Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputy J. Hamm stopped a vehicle on Roosevelt Road for a traffic violation. During the stop, suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia were located.
Billy K. Reed, age 39, of Almo, Kentucky was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and various traffic related offenses. He was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com.
Location: Lone Oak Road at Interstate 24 westbound off-ramp
Driver 1: Capus N. Adams, 44, of Clark Line Road, driving a 2014 Dodge Durango west, and arrested on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer), driving under the influence, first-degree criminal mischief, failure to maintain insurance, having no registration receipt, having no registration plates and having no operator’s license
Driver 2: McCracken County Deputy Brad Lamb, 54, driving a 2019 Dodge Durango west
A man was arrested for driving under the influence and other charges after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a McCracken County Sheriff’s Department cruiser, sending himself and the deputy to the hospital.
Police were called at 10:04 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Lone Oak Road and the westbound off-ramp of Interstate 24. Deputy Brad Lamb and his K9 partner, Sikal, were stopped at a red light when their cruiser was hit in the rear by an SUV driven by Capus N. Adams.
Both drivers were taken to Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital for treatment. The K9 was not reported injured.
After receiving medical treatment, Adams was arrested on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer), driving under the influence, first-degree criminal mischief, failure to maintain insurance, having no registration receipt, having no registration plates and having no operator’s license. He was booked into McCracken County Regional Jail.
On Monday afternoon McCracken County Sheriff’s deputies and
detectives arrested two men following a drug investigation in the
Western part of McCracken County.
On 03/28/2022 at approximately 230pm Deputies Jonathan Hayden and
Blake Maness conducted a traffic stop on vehicle on Ogden Landing Road
for a traffic infraction. The driver of the vehicle was identified as
Deron Wooley and the passenger of the vehicle was identified as
Jeffrey Sexton. During the roadside investigation Deputy Hayden
located a small quantity of Methamphetamine, a smoking pipe and some
pills on Sexton’s person.
Drug detectives assisted in the investigation and obtained a search
warrant for Wooley’s residence located in the 9000 Block of Ogden
Landing Road. During a search of the residence detectives located and
seized approximately 38 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, scales and
assorted drug paraphernalia within the residence. Deron Wooley was
arrested and charged in connection with the illegal items found inside
his residence.
Wooley was arrested in November of 2021 by McCracken County deputies
for trafficking in Methamphetamine. Wooley was out on bond on those
offenses at the time this new arrests.
Both Wooley and Sexton were lodged in the McCracken County Regional
Jail.
Arrested: Deron K. Wooley 48, of Ogden Landing Road (McCracken
County)
Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense and
possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia
Arrested: Jeffrey Todd Sexton 48 of Japonica Drive (McCracken County)
Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, Illegal possession of a
legend drug, possession of drug Paraphernalia and prescription
controlled not in original container
Deputies were contacted this date by representatives from USEC in reference to an employee who possibly had illegal substances in his vehicle on their property. Upon Deputies arrival an investigation was conducted, and contact was made with Charles Walker. During the investigation Deputies located approximately 3.9 grams of suspected Methamphetamine that was packaged for resale. Deputies also located 2 different kinds of legend drugs that were packaged separately. The legend drugs require a prescription, and they were not in their proper containers.
Mr. Walker was arrested and lodged in McCracken County Jail without incident.
On 03/27/22, Paul W. Pulley, 49, of Brookport, IL, was arrested for Failure to Appear out of Marshall County. Pulley also had a Federal warrant for Probation Violation.
On 03/25,22, Audrey L. Riley, 20, of Benton, was arrested for an Assault 4th Degree (Minor Injury) warrant, out of Marshall County.
On 03/21/22, Bobbie A. Yates, 62, of Benton, was arrested for a Probation Violation warrant, out of Marshall County.
On 03/18/22, Jennifer L. Taulbee, 36, of Benton, was arrested for Failure to Appear, out of Livingston County. This warrant stems from a stolen vehicle case that was originated by Officer R. Moore. On 01/12/22, a vehicle was reported stolen from an address on Hickory Street, in Benton. The vehicle was entered stolen into NCIC, and the following day, was located by a Livingston County Deputy, in which Taulbee was operating it. She was charged in Livingston County with Receiving Stolen Property ($10,000 or more).
On 03/16/22, Thomas D. Green, 54, of Benton, was arrested for Failure to Appear, out of Marshall County.
03/14/22, Randy Roy, 56, of Benton, was arrested for Failure to Appear, out of McCracken County.
On 03/05/22, Juan Carlos Alejandre Dominguez, 41, of Mayfield, was arrested for Failure to Appear, out of Graves County.
All suspects are presumed innocent, until proven guilty in court.
VINE GROVE, Ky. (April 1, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested James Earl Crain, 47, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Mr. Crain was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children 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 31, 2022. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.
Mr. Crain is currently charged with ten counts of distribution 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) 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. Crain 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 administered 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.
Date: 04/01/2022
Calloway County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the investigation of drug trafficking offenses arrested two Calloway County residents late this week as a result of continuing months-long investigations.
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, Deputies located and arrested Casondra E. Houk, age 43, of Murray, Kentucky related to an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of Methamphetamine in Calloway County. At the time of her arrest, Houk was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Houk was charged with three counts of 1st Degree Trafficking Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) Over 2 grams, 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), and Possession of Drug Parapheranlia. Houk was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. If convicted, Houk could face up to 20 years in prison for these offenses.
On Friday, April 1, 2022, Deputies located and arrested Derell T. Ward, age 36, of Murray, Kentucky related to an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of Cocaine and Marijuana in Calloway County. At the time of his arrest, Ward was also found to be in possession of marijuana. Ward was charged with three counts of 1st Degree Trafficking Controlled Substance (Cocaine), one count of 1st Degree Trafficking Controlled Substance (Cocaine) Less than 4 grams, 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Trafficking in Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ward was lodged in the Calloway County Jail. If convicted, Ward could face up to 20 years in prison for these offenses.
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com.
Sheriff Nicky Knight
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