Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

HARLAN, Ky. (May 4, 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...

Kentucky State Police Conducting a Murder Investigation 

***UPDATE*** GRAY, Ky. (April 13,2023) – At 3:15 p.m. Kentucky State Police apprehended Mr. Smith placing him into custody. Detectives with KSP was able to make contact with Mr. Smith by phone and agree on him turning himself in. Smith was arrested on Ky 830 on the Knox/Laurel line, just inside Laurel County. Mr. Smith will be interviewed...

Kentucky State Police Honors Silent Heroes Behind The Headsets

Harlan, Ky. (April 10, 2023) –Telecommunicators at Kentucky State Police Post 10 in Harlan are being recognized April 9-15 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. These silent heroes behind the headsets are more than just a voice on the other end of the line. They save lives on a daily basis. National Public Safety Telecommunications...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (April 3, 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. The...

Kentucky State Police Post Post 10 ask Media to Complete Survey 

Harlan, Ky. (March 2, 2023) –The Kentucky State Police Inspections and Evaluations Branch is inspecting Post 10, Harlan as part of the normal rotation of inspections within the agency.  A survey has been included below that will assist our Branch in successfully completing this inspection.  The survey should take 5 minutes or less.  Your feedback is appreciated....

Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (March 2, 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. The...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Death Investigation in Knox Co.

***UPDATE*** WOOLUM Ky. (February 24, 2023 ) – Kentucky State Police is now conducting a murder investigation into the death of Ricky Campbell (64) of Woolum. Mr. Campbell was located inside his burned residence, the cause of death ruled a gunshot wound. Through the investigation, KSP collected evidence from the scene and has now charged Harvey Hood (42)...

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...