Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (February 1, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for...

Kentucky State Police Charge Former Bookkeeper for Volunteer Fire Department with Misappropriation of Funds

BENTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call from the board members of the Fairdealing-Olive Volunteer Fire Department in Marshall County on December 1, 2022 regarding suspicions of theft within the department. KSP Post 1 detectives began an investigation into the reported theft. The investigation revealed that Stacey C....

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Welcomes New Telecommunicator

Providing a lifeline to Kentuckians and law enforcement officers MAYFIELD, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2023) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced 14 telecommunicators, representing eight posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy and are ready to begin answering the call for assistance to both citizens and law enforcement throughout the commonwealth. The...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Welcomes New Telecommunicator

Providing a lifeline to Kentuckians and law enforcement officers MAYFIELD, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2023) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced 14 telecommunicators, representing eight posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy and are ready to begin answering the call for assistance to both citizens and law enforcement throughout the commonwealth....

Kentucky State Police Investigating Theft of Heavy Equipment

MAYFIELD, Ky. (January 11, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call from the owner of an equipment rental business in Mayfield on December 19, 2022 reporting the theft of a skid steer. The business owner advised that he rented a skid steer to an individual on December 12 with an expected return...

Kentucky State Police Seeking Public Assistance in Theft Investigation

SALEM, Ky. (January 10, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call from a Livingston County resident on December 27, 2022 reporting that his motorcycle had been stolen. The motorcycle was reportedly stolen from the area of Nelms Lane in Salem, KY between November 27 and December 25. The motorcycle is described...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (January 1, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent...

Kentucky State Police Post 12 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 1, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Assault on Correctional Officer

Kentucky State Police Investigating Assault on Correctional Officer

Kentucky State Police Encourages Winter Preparedness and Provides Safe Travel Tips

MAYFIELD, Ky. (December 20, 2022) – Kentucky State Police, Post 1 is preparing for the potential winter weather event that is expected to bring precipitation and cold temperatures later this week. In our preparation, we encourage the traveling public to be prepared as well. All vehicle fluid levels and tire pressure should be checked before…

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Calloway County

MURRAY, Ky. (December 1, 2022) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 are investigating a Wednesday night collision that claimed the life of a Hopkins County man. Just after 8:00pm CT on November 30, 2022, Post 1 Dispatch received a call from Calloway County Dispatch advising that there was a two vehicle collision on KY-121...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (December 1, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for...

Kentucky State Police Offer Tips to Prevent Holiday Theft

Hickory, Ky. (November 30, 2022) – With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, the Christmas season is in full swing.  Whether you are a making a wish list or trying to check one off, Kentucky State Police want to help citizens avoid being targets of theft.  Online holiday shopping means packages are making their way to doorsteps...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Welcome New Trooper to Enhance Public Safety throughout the Commonwealth

Cadets complete more than 1,000 hours of training to strengthen the safety of Kentuckians MAYFIELD, Ky. (November 22, 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....

Kentucky State Police Post 1 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. CT Where: Kroger 808 N. 12th Street Murray, KY 42071 A Kentucky State Police cruiser will also be parked outside KSP Post 1 at 8366 US Highway 45 N. in Hickory,...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Lyon County

Eddyville, KY. (November 18, 2022) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 are investigating a Thursday night collision that claimed the life of a Caldwell County man. Just before 9:00 p.m. on November 17, 2022, KSP Post 1 received a call of a single vehicle collision near the 2900 block of KY-293 in Lyon County....

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (November 1, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent...

Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

LONDON, KY. (November 01, 2022)- The Kentucky State Police, London Post which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Trigg County

CADIZ, Ky. (October 31, 2022) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 are investigating a Monday morning collision that claimed the life of a Trigg County woman. Just after 9:00am CT, Post 1 Dispatch received a call from Trigg County Dispatch advising that there was a two vehicle collision on US-68/KY-80 at the intersection of...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Seeking Crittenden County Man for Questioning in Livingston County Assault

***UPDATE*** SMITHLAND, Ky. (October 29, 2022) - Charles E. Walker has been located and interviewed in reference to the incident. No additional information is available at this time. The investigation is ongoing by Detective Moore. Original News Release below: SMITHLAND, Ky. (October 20, 2022) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 is seeking the public's...

Kentucky State Police Charges Christian Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

BENTON, Ky. (October 19, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Logan S. Fryar, 28, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Fryar was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect was...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Trailer Theft in Graves County

MAYFIELD, Ky. (October 19, 2022) – On Tuesday, Oct. 18 just after 10:00am CT Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call from Fiber Works Installation reporting the theft of a reel trailer. The trailer was last seen on Friday, Oct. 14 around 4:00pm CT behind the Hamilton Park Soccer Field at 1015 KY-1710...

Kentucky State Police Charges Juvenile for Assault at Mayfield Youth Development Center

MAYFIELD, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2022) – On Saturday, Oct. 15 at approximately 6:00 p.m. CT, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 received a call from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Mayfield Youth Development Center reporting a physical altercation between juveniles at the facility. Once troopers arrived on scene, juveniles complied with orders and returned to...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Notifying Graves County Residents of Spreading Field Fire

***UPDATE*** HICKORY, Ky. (October 14, 2022) – The field fire has been extinguished and there is no longer an imminent danger to residences. While the fire today is believed to be a result of farm equipment, the Kentucky State Police would like to remind the public of KRS 149.400 declaring October 1 through December 15 as...