December 2017

Muhlenberg County Constable Arrested
 

Cleaton, KY. On December 8, 2017, at 3:15 P.M. the Kentucky State Police arrested Constable Willie Parker for Bribery of a Public Servant and Escape 2nd Degree by Complicity.

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KSP Post 2 Shop with a Trooper (S.W.A.T.)
 

Princeton, KY. On Thursday, December 7, 2017, the Kentucky State Police Professional Association (KSPPA) District 2 conducted its 21st annual “Shop with a Trooper” (S.W.A.T.) program. This program is designed to assist provide children with items of need during the Christmas season.

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KSP Post 1 Monthly Activity for October 2017

Hickory, Ky. (December 8, 2017) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for September is as follows;

    • Criminal Cases Opened 85
    • Criminal Arrests 211
    • Citations Written 1,390
    • Speed 551
    • Seatbelt 122
    • Child Restraint 13
    • Collisions Investigated 57
    • Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP) 1
    • Calls for Service 616
    • DUI Arrests 31

Throughout the month, Troopers from the Mayfield Kentucky State Police Post conducted traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 1 District. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide a highly visible, public safety service focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.

For traffic safety checkpoint locations in your area, you may refer to the web site: www.kentuckystatepolice.org/posts/press/post1_checkpoints.html.

Through December 1, 2017, preliminary results show there have been forty-two people killed on the roadways in the Post 1 District: eighteen victims were not wearing seatbelts, five fatalities involved the suspected use of alcohol or drugs, one involved an off-road vehicle, one involved a motorcycle, and two pedestrians were struck and killed.

Kentucky State Police, Post 1, covers the 11 counties of Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police, toll-free, at 1-800-222-5555 Callers may remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel, and license number if possible. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.

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Post 15 activity for November, 2017

Columbia, Ky. (December 4, 2017) – During the month of November 2017, there were 28 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

 

There were four fatal collisions during the month of November in the Post 15 area.

 

Bobby L. Veatch, 46 years old of Taylor Co KY was killed on 11/02/17 in Taylor Co KY

Franceda K. Mudd, 64 years old of Green Co KY was killed on 11/20/17 in Green Co KY

Joseph L. Galloway, 58 years old of Casey Co KY was killed on 11/25/17 in Casey Co KY

Linda K. Comer, 29 years old of Green Co KY was killed on 11/29/17 in Green Co KY

 

This brings our yearly fatality count to 23 compared with 31 through this same period in 2016.

 

During the month of November 2017, there were 1082 citations written, 237 courtesy notices written, 1164 vehicles inspected, 682 complaints answered, 70 motorists assisted, 54 criminal cases opened and 185 criminal arrests made.

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