Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision

Barbourville, Ky. (January 15, 2023) – On January 14, 2023, at approximately 6:28 p.m, Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Halan received a call from Knox County Dispatch requesting assistance with a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Ky 3439 in Barbourville community of Knox County. Troopers Tate Knight, Joshua Messer, Taylor Mills, and Sidney Wagner responded to the...

Kentucky State Police Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

HARLAN, Ky. (January 9,2023) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics....

Kentucky State Police Offers Winter Driving Tips to Motorists

HARLAN, Ky. December 20, 2022  – Kentuckians are being dealt with a wintery forecast this week. KSP is asking motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly over the next 24 hours. Drivers need to be prepared to meet the challenges of driving in the adverse weather conditions. Plan ahead; make sure everyone…

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Welcome New Troopers to Enhance Public Safety throughout the Commonwealth

HARLAN, Ky. (November 20, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that 38 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. Cadets reported to the KSP training academy on June 5, 2022 to embark upon...

Kentucky State Police Closing Roadway Tomorrow to Reconstruct Collision

BIMBLE, Ky. (November 9, 2022) – On Thursday, November 10, 2022 Kentucky State Police will be closing both lanes of U.S. 25E at the junction of 25E and Ky 1304. KSP will be reconstructing a fatal collision that occurred there last week. The roadway will be shut down for approximately two hours from 10:00 a.m....

Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (November 9, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics....

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Harlan County

PUTNEY, Ky. (November 9, 2022) – On November 8, 2022 at approximately 1:47 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call of a possible single vehicle injury collision on KY Hwy 522 in the Putney community of Harlan County. Troopers Brandon Burton, Brandon Pierson, Gabe Price, Colby Cochran and Sergeant Donnie White responded...

Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation

BAXTER, Ky. (November 3, 2022) – On November 3, 2022 at approximately 10:00 a.m. Kentucky State Police Post 10 Harlan, began receiving calls of a loud noise south of the Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport. A short time later, KSP was notified that a small plane had been located. KSP responded along with other officials within the county. KSP...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Knox County

BIMBLE, Ky. (November 2, 2022) – On November 1, 2022 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call from Knox County Dispatch requesting assistance to work a fatal collision at the junction of U.S. 25E and Ky1304. Troopers and Detectives from Post 10 responded and began an investigation. The initial investigation indicates...

Kentucky State Police needs help locating missing Laurel County Women

***UPDATE*** LONDON, Ky. (10-24-2022) –Tawana R. Martin has been located in Mississippi. Missing person has been canceled. Original News Release below: LONDON Ky. (October 23, 2022) – Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating the disappearance of a Laurel County woman reported missing since October 23, 2022. Tawana R. Martin, 37, of London was...

Kentucky State Police to Participate in ‘Coffee with a Trooper’ Event

Who:  Kentucky State Police Post 10 Troopers What: ‘Coffee with a Trooper’ is occurring in conjunction with the national ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events taking place across the country, where citizens and law enforcement come together to discuss community issues and learn more about each other. The event is designed to build and strengthen relationships. When: Wednesday, October...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

HARLAN, Ky. (October 3 ,2022) –The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics....

Kentucky State Police Investigates a Two Vehicle Fatal Collision in Pike County

ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (September 27, 2022) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County at approximately 7:58 a.m. on September 26, 2022. The collision occurred on Elkhorn Creek in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County. Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered 32 year old Wesley Childers of Draffin was...

Kentucky State Police to Close Road to Reconstruct Collision

Harlan, Ky. (September 12, 2022) – On September 15, 2022 (Thursday) Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan will be closing KY 38 in the Ages community of Harlan County from 9:30 a.m till 10:30 a.m. due to reconstructing a fatal collision that occurred. KSP is advising the public to be mindful of delays and...

Post 10 Troopers Honored at Kentucky State Police Sworn Award Ceremony 

Harlan, Ky. (September 12, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) held its annual sworn awards ceremony in Lexington to honor 75 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 bravery and...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (September 6, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics....

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigates Missing Juvenile in Harlan County

***UPDATE*** Bledsoe, Ky. (August 10, 2022) – Kentucky State Police located the juvenile in Leslie County safe. He is now relocated back with his mother in Harlan County. Original News Release below: Bledsoe, Ky. (August 10, 2022) – Kentucky State Police was contacted on August 9th, 2022 about a missing Juvenile in Harlan County. Tpr. Cameron Cornett responded and began an...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigates Stolen Vehicle in Knox County

***UPDATE*** Gray, Ky. (August 10, 2022) – KSP can confirm the vehicle has been located in Fleming County, Ky. Also this individual has been arrested on unrelated charges in Fleming County as well and will have additional charges pending from Knox County. Original News Release below: Gray, Ky. (August 10, 2022) – Kentucky State Police is currently working a...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Murder and Suicide Investigation in Harlan County  

Harlan, Ky. (August 10, 2022) –On August 9, 2022 at 9:09 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a 911 call stating two individuals had been shot on Johnathan Drive in Harlan County. Troopers along with KSP Detectives responded to the scene and began an investigation. Initial investigation indicates Phoebe Cloud (39) was shot by her...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Harlan County

Ages, Ky. (August 9, 2022) – On August 9, 2022 at 3:54 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call of a single vehicle collision on Hwy 38 in the Ages community of Harlan County. Troopers from Post 10 responded and began an investigation. Initial investigation indicates a 1994 Chevrolet pickup truck operated by David...

Kentucky State Police Investigates a Murder in Harlan County

Cumberland, Ky. (August 4, 2022) –On August 3, 2022 Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a 911 call at 10:50 p.m. of shots fired on Babs Arbor in Cumberland, Kentucky. Cumberland Police Department and KSP troopers responded to the scene and located Brandon Saylor (36) shot one time in the back. Deputy Coroner Jim Rich was...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (August 2, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Knox County

BOONE HEIGHTS, Ky. (Aug. 2, 2022) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has been requested by Barbourville Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 9:00 pm EST on Aug. 1 in Knox County. At the request of the Barbourville Police Department, KSP detectives along with KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) arrived on...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Harlan County Missing Person

Wallins, Ky. (June 19, 2022) – On June 19, 2022 Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call from a family to report a missing family member. Tpr. Keith Lowe responded and began an investigation. Initial investigation indicates Stanley Edward Farley (41) was last seen at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Sunday June 19, 2022 walking...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Knox County 

Cannon, Ky. (June 9, 2022) – On Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at approximately 12:51 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a 911 call of a three vehicle collision on Ky North 11 in Knox County. Tpr. Kelley Farris and Tpr. Sammy Faris responded to the scene. Upon arrival, troopers found one of the drivers deceased. KSP...