Kentucky State Police Make Arrests in Graves County Murder

Hickory, KY. (September 15, 2021) – Two Arrests have been made related to an August shooting which occurred in Graves County.  On August 24th, Troopers responded to a shooting on Makenzie Circle in the Hickory community.  The shooting resulted in the death of 28-year-old Darian Williams of Mayfield. Immediately following the shooting, Kentucky State Police...

Kentucky State Police Communication Center Recognized for Distinguished Service

Louisville, KY. (September 14, 2021) – On Thursday, September 9th, the Kentucky Emergency Services Conference held its annual awards banquet in Louisville to honor emergency service personnel from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  The Kentucky State Police, Post 1 communications center was recognized as the 2021 “PSAP of the Year”.  PSAP or Public Safety Answering Point...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Florida Male after Sunday Pursuit

Eddyville, KY. (September 9, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested a Florida man after he led them on a multi-county pursuit on Sunday morning. At around 9:40 p.m. Sunday, September 5th, Troopers were asked to be on the lookout for a 2016 Subaru Cross Trac, stolen out of Iowa, traveling east on Interstate...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Hopkins County Man after Stand-Off on Interstate 24

Eddyville, KY. (September 9, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested a Hopkins County man after a late night stand-off with law enforcement. Shortly before 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8th, Post 1 Dispatch received reports of a male walking down Interstate 24 near the 51 mile marker westbound with a flashlight. Troopers quickly...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Benton Man after Graves County Foot Pursuit

Folsomdale, KY. (September 4, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 have arrested a Marshall County man after he fled from a traffic stop. Troopers observed a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, headed north on US HWY 45 N near the Folsomdale community, traveling at a high rate of speed. Troopers attempted to conduct a...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (September 1, 2021) – 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 Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Mayfield, KY (September 1, 2021) – 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...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigating Shooting Incident in Graves County

***UPDATE*** Hickory, KY. (August 25, 2021) – Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 continue to investigate a Tuesday night shooting on Makenzie Circle in Graves County that left one person dead. An autopsy was conducted Wednesday on Darian Williams, 28 of Hickory, Kentucky at the Western Kentucky Medical Examiners Office in Madisonville, Kentucky. Preliminary...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Marshall County Man after Drug Investigation

Hardin, KY. (August 20, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 have arrested a Marshall County man on numerous drug charges. Through investigation, Troopers learned a package containing illegal drugs was being shipped through the mail via FedEx. Troopers intercepted the package which contained approximately 10 lbs. of suspected marijuana and 1 lb. of suspected...

Kentucky State Police Searching for Missing Livingston County Teen

UPDATE: Ledbetter, KY. (August 17, 2021) – Ashlynn Oropeza has been located and is safe at home. Original News Release: Ledbetter, KY. (August 17, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are searching for a missing female juvenile out of Livingston County. Ashlynn T. Oropeza, 16, of Ledbetter was last seen leaving her residence on Trail...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Searching for Missing Juvenile in Marshall County

***UPDATE*** Calvert City, KY. (August 13, 2021) – Eugene O'Bryan has been located and he is safe. Original News Release below: Calvert City, KY. (August 13, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are currently searching for a male juvenile who left his home in Marshall County. 12 year-old Eugene O'Bryan left his residence on Warnick Road in...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Carlisle County Man after Traffic Stop

Kirbyton, KY. (August 12, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested an Illinois man for various drug charges after a weekend traffic stop in Carlisle County. On Sunday, August 8th, a Trooper with KSP Post 1 conducted a traffic stop on a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado after he observed the vehicle speeding on KY 121...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision During McCracken Pursuit

Paducah, KY. (August 3, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police are investigating a collision that claimed the lives of two people, one being the operator of a fleeing vehicle involved in a pursuit. On Monday, August 2nd at around 1:45 p.m., the McCracken County Sheriff's Office contacted Kentucky State Police, Post 1 and requested they investigate a...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Mayfield, KY (August 2, 2021) – 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 those...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Murder in Hickman County

Columbus, KY. (July 30, 2021) – Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating the discovery of a body in Hickman County that was reported missing by Illinois State Police. On Monday, July 26th, Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was contacted by the Illinois State Police regarding Zachary C. Campbell, 38 of New Burnside, Illinois, who...

Kentucky State Police Searching for Trigg County Murder Suspect

Cadiz, KY. (July 27, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are currently searching for a Christian County male who was charged with murder and other charges in Trigg County. James W. Gentry, Jr. 46 of Hopkinsville, Kentucky was scheduled to be in Trigg County Circuit Court this morning, but has removed his ankle monitor. He is possibly headed south in...

Post 1 Troopers Honored at Kentucky State Police Sworn Award Ceremony

Mayfield, KY. (July 22, 2021) – Executive Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown joined Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. to recognize 58 KSP troopers and officers for their professionalism and dedication to duty at a ceremony in Lexington. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the award ceremony, originally scheduled to take place in 2020, was...

Kentucky State Police Seeking Public’s Help Seeking Wanted Individuals

Hickory, KY. (July 20, 2021) – Kentucky State Police, Post 1 is currently searching for two male individuals who are wanted on different charges, and Troopers are requesting the public's assistance in locating them. Justin Riley, 39 of Graves County, Kentucky is wanted on charges of Assault 4th Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. These charges...

Kentucky State Police Searching for Dangerous Subject in Lyon County

Eddyville, KY. (July 8, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are currently searching for a male who fled on foot from a traffic stop in Lyon County. Troopers conducted a traffic stop near the 70 mile marker NB on Interstate 69 near Eddyville and the male operator fled from the scene. He is...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Conducting Death Investigation in Trigg County

***UPDATE*** Cadiz, KY. (July 9, 2021) – A suspect in the investigation into the death of Mildred Faris and Matthew Blakeley in Trigg County has been arrested. Landon D. Stinson of Cadiz, Kentucky was located and arrested in Los Angeles, California Monday afternoon, July 5th. Detectives with Post 1 traveled to Los Angeles and interviewed Stinson...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Lyon County

Eddyville, KY. (July 1, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a Wednesday evening collision in Lyon County that left one person dead. At around 5:50 p.m., Post 1 dispatch received a call regarding an injury collision on US HWY 641 approximately two miles north of Eddyville. Deputies with the Lyon County...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Mayfield, KY (July 1, 2021) – 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 those...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Discovery of Human Remains

***UPDATE*** Cadiz, KY. (June 29, 2021) – Detectives at Kentucky State Police, Post 1 continue to investigate the discovery of partial human remains located early Sunday morning in the waters of Lake Barkley in Trigg County north of the US 68/80 Barkley Lake Bridge. At this time, detectives are requesting any information that may assist in the...

Kentucky State Police Charge Calloway Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Murray, Ky. (June 23, 2021) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Gary Roger White, 73, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. White 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 sharing images of child sexual...

KSP Post 1 Experiencing Issues with Phone Lines

Hickory, KY. (June 22, 2021) – Kentucky State Police, Post 1 is currently experiencing issues with multiple non-emergency phone lines. All emergency lines are working correctly and if you have an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency calls to Post 1, the public may not get through when calling administrative lines with the prefix "856". The following...