Kentucky State Police Investigating Livingston County Collision

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (September 27, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call from Livingston County Dispatch at approximately 2:45pm CT on September 26th requesting troopers and commercial vehicle enforcement officers respond to an overturned truck on US 62 on the east side of the Kentucky Dam bridge. Initial investigation revealed Anthony...

Mayfield Man Indicted for Multiple Sexual Offenses

Mayfield, Ky. (September 21, 2023) – A Mayfield Man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a Graves County grand jury indicted him for multiple sexual offenses.  In early August, Kentucky State Police received reports from multiple individuals accusing Paul West, 53 of Mayfield, of sexually abusing them when they where children. State Police investigators initiated an...

Graves County Official Indicted After Investigation

Mayfield, Ky. (September 20, 2023) – An investigation by Kentucky State Police detectives has led to the indictment of a Graves County elected official.  In June of 2023, Kentucky State Police were contacted by the Kentucky Office of Auditor of Public Accounts.  Auditors stated that they had discovered several questionable and improper disbursements made by...

UPDATE: Post 1 Troopers and Officers Honored at Kentucky State Police Sworn Award Ceremony

MAYFIELD, Ky. (September 16, 2023) – On Sept. 14, Lt. Governor Coleman and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 76 troopers and officers who wear the badge of honor to serve and protect Kentucky’s 120 counties with a mission of creating a better, safer Kentucky. The awards presented were for acts of bravery and service that...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Honor Fallen Trooper

WHAT: Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Troopers will conduct a memorial service for Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder on the anniversary of his death. WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 9:54am CT WHERE: Kentucky State Police Post 1 located at 8366 US Highway 45 N. in Hickory, Kentucky 42051 WHO: Kentucky State Police and Family of Trooper Ponder. Anyone else...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Searching for Missing Marshall County Man

***UPDATE*** BENTON, Ky. (September 7, 2023) - Steven Youngblood has been located and is safe. Original News Release below: BENTON, Ky. (September 7, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 is searching for Steven Ray Youngblood of Marshall County after he was reported missing by a family member. Troopers spoke with friends and family of...

Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (09/01/2023) – The Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg, which provides coverage for Carroll, Gallatin, Henry, Oldham, Owen, and Trimble counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (September 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 Post 1 Experiencing Phone Outage

MAYFIELD, Ky. (August 31, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 is currently experiencing an outage with local administrative phone lines. Emergency 911 lines are not affected by this outage. You can continue to reach KSP Post 1 in case of emergency by dialing 911. At this time, you can reach KSP Post 1 for...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Seeking Applicants for Trooper Vacancies

Application deadline for Cadet Class 104 is August 31 MAYFIELD, Ky. (August 29, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is currently accepting applications from Kentuckians interested in joining Cadet Class 104, which is slated to begin in January 2024. The application deadline for Cadet Class 104 is quickly approaching as applications are due by close of...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Trigg County

CADIZ, Ky. (August 21, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 was notified at approximately 9:15pm CT on Saturday, August 19th, of a single vehicle collision on Glenwood Mill Road at the Little River Bridge. The Trigg County Sheriff's Office requested KSP to investigate the collision. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu was being...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Welcomes New Trooper to Serve and Protect the Commonwealth

Increasing the number of sworn troopers to 940 for the agency MAYFIELD, Ky. (August 11, 2023) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced that 51 cadets have graduated the agency’s training academy and are now ready to report for duty across the commonwealth. Cadet Class 103 graduates increase the number of KSP troopers protecting Kentucky’s 120 diverse...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (August 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 Searching for Escaped Inmate in Graves County

***UPDATE*** MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 21, 2023) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has arrested escapee Nathan Williams who was located in the area of General Street in Mayfield. KSP would like to thank the citizens who reported sightings of Williams and helped detain him. KSP was also assisted by the Graves County Sheriff's Office...

Three Kentucky State Police Post 1 Troopers Recognized by M.A.D.D. for DUI Enforcement Efforts

MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 17, 2023) – On June 29, 2023, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) hosted their inaugural Kentucky Law Enforcement Recognition Event in Frankfort, Kentucky. This event recognized and honored law enforcement officers from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, MADD volunteers and community partners for their efforts in combating drunk and drugged driving. Three...

Kentucky State Police Requesting Public Assistance Identifying Fraud Suspect

MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 15, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 is requesting public assistance to identify a suspect who has cashed multiple fraudulent checks across western Kentucky. On July 14, 2023, a female entered FNB Bank locations in Graves, McCracken, Calloway, and Trigg counties and successfully cashed five fraudulent checks in three of...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Mayfield Area Employee Honored at Ceremony

MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 14, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) held its annual civilian awards ceremony to honor agency employees for their dedication to creating safer communities and exemplary public service. Post 1 Mayfield area Driver Testing Branch employee Jo Anne Hobgood was among those recipients. Civilian employees serve in a variety of roles at...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Fulton County Woman Following Pursuit in McCracken County

PADUCAH, Ky. (July 12, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 arrested Maiyah Rios, 20 years old of Fulton, KY following a vehicle pursuit in Paducah. At approximately 4:30pm CT, troopers observed a 2015 Nissan Altima traveling at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner on Lone Oak Road...

Kentucky State Police Searching for Missing Juveniles from Graves County

***UPDATE*** MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 10, 2023) – All three juveniles and the vehicle have been located. Original News Release below: MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 9, 2023) – Shortly before 9:00 p.m. CT, troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 responded to the Department of Juvenile Justice Mayfield Youth Development Center for a report of three male juveniles...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (July 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…

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Searching for Escaped Calloway County Inmate

***UPDATE***  MURRAY, Ky. (June 14, 2023) - Dorsey J. Hutson has been located and detained in Effingham, Illinois. Original News Release: MURRAY, Ky. (June 11, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 are currently searching for a Calloway County inmate who escaped the detention facility. Dorsey Jacob Hutson, described as a 33 year old white...

Kentucky State Police Capture Wanted Missouri Man

Melber, Ky. (June 1, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police arrested a wanted Missouri man after an hours-long search along the Graves and McCracken County line.  Troopers were notified early on Thursday that Bryan Ditto was wanted out of Missouri and may be in the northern Graves County area.  Just after 10:00 AM, a trooper...

Kentucky State Police Searching for Wanted Man in Melber Area

***UPDATE*** MELBER, Ky. (June 1, 2023) – Troopers have located Bryan Ditto and taken him into custody.  Further updates will follow. Original News Release below: MELBER, Ky. (June 1, 2023) – Troopers from Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are currently in the Melber area searching for a wanted man who has fled on foot. Troopers...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

MAYFIELD, Ky. (June 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 Investigating Fatal Collision in Carlisle County

CUNNINGHAM, Ky. (May 22, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 is investigating a Sunday afternoon collision that has claimed the life of a young child. Carlisle County Dispatch was notified just before 11:20am CT on June 21, 2023 of a two-vehicle collision on US-62 near the intersection of KY-307 in Carlisle County. A trooper...