Proactive Patrol Reminder To Motorists

Henderson, KY. (October 15, 2020)--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...

KSP Accepting Applications for Telecommunicator

Henderson, KY. (October 14, 2020)--Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator I for Post 16 in Henderson which serves Henderson, Union, Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean Counties.            Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older High school graduate No felony convictions or other crimes of moral turpitude Mandatory background...

Proactive Patrol Reminder To Motorists

Henderson, Ky. (October 1, 2020)--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 Conducts Death Investigation in Owensboro

***UPDATE*** Owensboro, KY. (September 21, 2020 at 2:50pm) - Kentucky State Police investigators have established the identity of the suspect in yesterday’s death investigation. With the assistance of Daviess County Coroner’s Office, KSP can confirm the identity of the suspect as Ray S. Payne, 39 of Evansville, IN. Officer Michael Matthews, 56 of Owensboro was the officer...

KSP Investigating Fatal Collision in Ohio County

Utica, Ky. (August 28, 2020) Kentucky State Police Post 16 – Henderson received a call of a one-vehicle fatal collision on Thursday, August 27, 2020 around 7:15 PM. The collision was in the 4200 block of KY 764 in Ohio County. Preliminary investigation reveals 27-year-old Kristopher S. West of Morgantown was traveling on KY 764 when he ran...

KSP Accepting Applications for Telecommunicator

Henderson, Ky. (August 12, 2020)--Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator I for Post 16 in Henderson which serves Henderson, Union, Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean Counties.  Interested applicants should visit the website: https://personnel.ky.gov            Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older High school graduate No felony convictions or other...

KSP To Host ‘Cover the Cruiser’ for Ky. Special Olympics

WHAT: KSP 'Cover the Cruiser' Statewide Event WHEN: July 27 -31, 2020 WHERE: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cover-The-Cruiser-Schedule-FINAL-5.pdf WHO: KSP Posts and Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY) WHY: KSP Posts across the state will have cruisers parked at designated locations and will encourage the public to cover their cruisers with custom SOKY stickers. For a minimum donation of $1, which will...

KSP Investigating Fatal Collision in Ohio County

HARTFORD, Ky. (July 10, 2020) Kentucky State Police Post 16 – Henderson received a call of a two-vehicle fatal collision on Friday, July 10, 2020 around 4:30 PM. The collision was on I-165 (a.k.a. Wm Natcher Parkway) southbound at the 52 mile-marker in Ohio County. Preliminary investigation reveals 45-year-old William L. Sterett III of Owensboro...

Troopers Investigating Fatal Wreck in Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. (July 8, 2020) Kentucky State Police Post 16 – Henderson received a call regarding a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 around 2:50 PM. Collision Reconstructionist Trooper Josh Turner responded to the scene, which was located in the 11000 block on US 41-Alternate, south of Henderson. Preliminary investigation reveals 60-year-old David B. Edwards of...

Ohio County Man Arrested for Threatening Police and Court Officials

BEAVER DAM, Ky. (June 18, 2020)—Kentucky State Police charged an Ohio County man for making specific threats of harm towards multiple law enforcement officers and court officials. Timothy H. Moss, 49 of Beaver Dam was arrested at his home today and charged with Two (2) counts of Retaliating Against Participant in a Legal Process and One (1) count...

KSP Accepting Applications for Telecommunicator

HENDERSON, Ky. (June 16, 2020)--Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator I for Post 16 in Henderson which serves Henderson, Union, Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean Counties.  Interested applicants should visit the website: https://personnel.ky.gov            Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older High school graduate No felony convictions or other...

Two Owensboro Men Arrested After Pursuit

OWENSBORO, Ky. (June 2, 2020)—Just after 11pm, a Kentucky State Police trooper traveling on West 4th Street observed a Buick Century driven by a person with an active warrant. When the vehicle turned onto Texas Avenue, the trooper attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver accelerated in an attempt to flee; travelling various streets including Ebach, Fifth...