Death Investigation in Casey County
01/13/2011

(Casey County, KY) – Trooper. Mike Woodrum is investigating the death of 19-year-old Antonio Hernandez.  Post 15 received the call today at 12:45 EDT from Casey County Coroner Tommy Clark. Hernandez was found by friends in a field about 1/2 mile from his residence at 249 Sharp Rd, 6 miles north of Liberty, after not returning home from going deer hunting.  The investigation revealed that Hernandez died from a single gunshot wound to the head after his .22 caliber rifle accidentally discharged.  No foul play is expected a...read more

Collision Today Ends In Fatality
01/13/2011

(Casey County, KY) – Tpr. Mike Woodrum is investigating a collision that occurred earlier today at approximately 8:30 AM CST 5 miles north of Liberty on US 0127.  The collision occurred when a Southbound 2003 Ford 4-door, operated by 20-year-old Joshua R. Lawhorn of Parksville KY, crossed the centerline and was struck in the passenger side.  The Ford collided with a  Northbound 2004 Dodge Ram operated by 32-year-old Gregory Greer of Knifley, KY.

Lawhorn was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from...read more

Woman Shoots Her Husband During Argument
01/12/2011

(Adair County, KY) –  Post 15 received a call from the Adair County dispatch at 10:48 CST today advising that a shooting had occurred at 177 HWY 1952, 7 miles south of Columbia.  Upon arrival, KSP Units found that Tammy Bledsoe, who had called 911, shot her husband during a domestic argument.

42-year-old Richard (Ricky) D. Bledsoe was shot multiple times and received treatment at the scene from Adair County EMS.  He was then transported to Westlake H...read more

KSP Stacks The Deck To Crack Unsolved Cases
12/17/2010

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer was joined today by multiple law enforcement agencies to unveil the first ever statewide ‘Kentucky Unsolved Cases Initiative’ in anticipation that playing cards will deal clues in unsolved cases. 

The project involves a two-prong approach including the development of a playing card deck highlighting fifty-two unsolved homicide, missing person and unidentified remains cases that have occurred throughout the state followed by a media blitz to create interest in...read more

Weekend Car Crash Results in Injuries
11/18/2010

A three vehicle accident occurred around 9 p.m. (cst) Friday at intersection of Main Street and Hales Hwy.  Three people were transported by the Russell County EMS to Russell County Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.  Russell Springs Police Sgt. Melissa Taylor worked the accident.  The accident was a chain reaction collision that occurred when Bradley Lawson, age 26 of Russell Springs, who was operating a 2007 Ford Focus, failed to stop for a red light, resulting in his car being struck on the passenger side of the vehicl...read more

KSP Offers Safe Driving Tips For Thanksgiving Holiday
11/18/2010

According to the American Automobile Association, approximately 39.7 million motorists will hit the road during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, a 12 percent increase from 2009. To help keep Kentucky’s roads safe, the Kentucky State Police will be boosting its road patrols and operating safety checkpoints throughout the Commonwealth beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. Coordinating enforcement efforts with local police and sheriff’s offices, KSP troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement off...read more

17 Year Old to be Tried as an Adult in Local Shooting Case
11/11/2010

17 year old Trever Bennett of Russell Springs appeared in court last Thursday in the District Court Juvenile Division.  Bennett was being held in the Adair County Juvenile Detention Center after being charged in the fatal shooting case of an Eli woman.  During the court appearance County Attorney Mark McGaha entered a motion to transfer the case to circuit court due to the seriousness of the crime, age of the alleged shooter and the type of weapon that was involved.   During a transfer hearing held on Monday, District Judge James M. Lawso...read more

Russell County Man Arrested
11/11/2010

Tyler Baker age 20, of Russell Springs was arrested Tuesday on a number of charges.  The arrest took place around 6:30 Tuesday evening near Half Acre Road on Parole Violation charges, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance 2^nd Degree and was also served with a misdemeanor warrant for Theft by Deception.  Arresting officers were Sgt. Jeff Kerns with the Jamestown Police Department along with Deputy Sherriffs Jason Wariner and Nick Bertram.  Baker was lodged in the Casey County Jail.  &...read more

Russell County Woman Killed in Head on Collision
11/10/2010

(Cumberland County, KY) - Trooper Dewayne Holder is investigating a three vehicle fatal collision that occurred Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in Cumberland County at 6:35 p.m. CST. Joseph C. Davidson, age 24 of Burkesville, was traveling west on KY highway 90 operating a 1999 Nissan pick-up and attempted to pass a vehicle. Davidson’s vehicle struck an East bound 2000 Ford Taurus operated by Misti V. Kemp, age 32 of Jamestown, head on. Kemp, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cumberland County Coroner Gary White.

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UPDATE On Last Night's Shooting
11/03/2010

SHOOTING UPDATE
Russell Springs News was on the scene of a shooting at 80 Old Eli Road last night where two individuals were taken into custody in connection with the shooting.  Both Pamela Jane Bennett, age 50 of Russell Springs and a 17 year old juvenile were both taken into custody.   Family and friends of Felicia Eads who was shot and killed told Russell Springs News on the scene that there was an argument and altercation prior to the shooting.   Witnesses on scene told Russell Springs News ...read more

Woman Shot and Killed Tonight
11/02/2010

Numerous officers and emergency personnel responded to a shooting that occurred around 5:45 this evening on Old Eli Road.  Felicia Eads, 29 was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot.  Russell Springs News was on scene and spoke to several family members and friends.  Witnesses at the scene said Eads was shot in the chest and bullet holes were discovered on the vehicle she was driving.   State Police had persons of interest that were being held at the scene. Russell Springs News will release those names as well as other i...read more

Two Vehicle Accident
10/30/2010

The Jamestown Police Department investigated a two-vehicle accident on Thursday at approximately 3:27.  The accident occurred on South Main Street (Boat Dock Road) when a 2005 Dodge being operated by Tabitha Litteral, age 19, of Russell Springs pulled into the path of a 2006 Toyota being operated by Loretta Pfoff, age 75 of Jamestown.    Sgt. Jeff Kerns told Russell Springs News that both individuals refused medical transport by Russell County EMS.  Litteral was cited for License to be in possession. The Russell County Sheriff’...read more