Kentucky State Police Search for Escaped Hart County Inmate

Munfordville, KY. (January 28, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 3 are currently searching for a Hart County inmate who was assigned to work release at the Hart County Animal Shelter. Abdullah O. Qasem, described as a 29 year old white male, approximately 6' 2" tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds walked away from a work release at the Hart County...

Kentucky State Police Post 3 is Now Accepting Police Telecommunicator Applications

Bowling Green, Ky. (January 19, 2023)--Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator I for Post 3 in Bowling Green which serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Warren and Simpson Counties. Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older High school graduate or GED equivalent No felony convictions or other crimes...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (January 13, 2023) – On Friday, January 13th, 2023 just after 12:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located at the intersection of KY-90 (Happy Valley Road) and Harry King Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that Robert E. Purcell, 74, of Louisville, was operating...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Hart County

Magnolia, Ky. (January 7th, 2023) – On Friday January 7, 2023 at approximately 4:00 pm, the Kentucky State Police, Post 3 in Bowling Green, was notified of a two vehicle collision involving a Hart County school bus near the 7000 block of North Jackson Highway (US31-E). The initial investigation indicates that Robin L. Rutledge, 22, of Magnolia, was operating a 2013…

Kentucky State Police Arrests Logan County High School Teacher on Sexual Offenses

Russellville, Ky. (January 5, 2023) –  On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the Kentucky State Police, Bowling Green Post was contacted about allegations of a teacher at Logan County High School who was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. As a result of the initial investigation, Benjamin A. Adams, 26 years old of Bowling Green, KY, has been arrested and…

Kentucky State Police Charge Juvenile for Assault on Police Officer at McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center

PADUCAH, Ky. (January 5, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call on Jan. 4 at approximately 5:00pm CT, reporting that a juvenile detained at the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center had assaulted a detective with the Hopkinsville Police Department. Troopers determined that Detective Robert Stucki of the Hopkinsville Police Department was at…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

Bowling Green, KY (January 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general…

Kentucky State Police Offers Winter Driving Tips to Motorists

Bowling Green, Ky. (December 20th, 2022) – Kentuckians are being dealt with a wintery forecast through the weekend. KSP is asking motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly over the next few days. “With possible inclement weather approaching our area, we are asking motorist to reduce speeds and allow extra time to arrive…

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (December 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (November 30, 2022) – On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 just after 3:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an injury collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 7000 block of North Jackson Highway (US 31-E). Preliminary investigation indicates that Wanda W....

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Hosts ‘Cram the Cruiser’ Food Drive

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: December 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Sam's Club; 3200 Ken Bale Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42103 # # #

Kentucky State Police Arrest Hart County Man After Threats of a Public Shooting Were Made

Horse Cave, Ky. (November 20, 2022) – On Sunday November 20th, 2022, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call for service in reference to threats of a public shooting being received by an individual.  Troopers investigated these threats and the preliminary investigation indicated that a Joshua O. Morrison, 30, of Horse Cave, sent virtual messages regarding...