IRVINE, Ky. (January 29, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on Richmond Road (KY-52) in Estill County early this morning. KSP Post 7 Troopers and Detectives responded to the residence and found Jeffrey Johnson, 43 years old of Irvine, deceased inside from an...
Winchester, KY. (Jan. 26, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with Lexington Police Department were actively pursuing a vehicle on I-75 south in Fayette County. Post 7 Troopers joined the pursuit as it entered Madison County past the 99- mile marker. The pursuit continued on I-75 until the operator exited at the...
***UPDATE*** PERRYVILLE, Ky. (January 31, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is continuing to investigate human skeletal remains that were located in a field off of Craintown Road in Perryville on Friday, January 20, 2023. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the State Medical Examiner's Office has identified the remains as Anna M. Cummins, 49...
RICHMOND, Ky. (January 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…
RICHMOND, Ky. (December 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. The...
Who: KSP troopers, officers and volunteers What: ‘Cram the cruiser” with non-perishable food to supply families across the commonwealth with a holiday meal. When: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EST) Where: Walmart- Richmond Store 820 Eastern Bypass Richmond, KY 40475 Please Help Post 7 Richmond Cram these Cruisers again this year!! # # #
Cadets complete more than 1,000 hours of training to strengthen the safety of Kentuckians RICHMOND, Ky. (November 19, 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...
***UPDATE*** RICHMOND, Ky. (November 16, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond apprehended Ricky Slone just before 9:00 a.m., this morning. Mr. Slone was charged with Escape 2nd degree and lodged in the Madison County Detention Center. Original Press Release Below: RICHMOND, Ky. (November 15, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 7,...
RICHMOND, Ky. (November 12, 2022) – On November 11, 2022 just before 10:00 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond received a call of a single vehicle collision with possible entrapment on Old Richmond Road near the Clays Ferry Bridge. The initial investigation indicates a 2017 Nissan Altima, operated by a 17 year old juvenile...
RICHMOND, Ky. (November 11, 2022) – On November 9, Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) recognized 31 troopers and officers who have been promoted into leadership roles since Nov. 1, 2021, including one major, two captains, three lieutenants, and 25 sergeants with a mission of creating a better Kentucky through public safety...