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...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigating Injury Collision in Marshall County

***UPDATE*** Benton, KY. (June 21, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are still investigating a two-vehicle injury collision in Marshall County involving a Marshall County Sheriff's Deputy and another vehicle. According to the investigation, the collision occurred around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, June 16th, on US HWY 641 near Interstate 69 at the intersection of Mayfield Highway...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Mayfield, KY (June 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 Searching Calloway County Escapee

***UPDATE*** Mayfield, KY. (June 1, 2021) – Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was notified early Tuesday afternoon that Brian A. Ferryman was taken into custody in Tennessee. Ferryman was located and arrested by officer in Newburn, Tennessee. He is awaiting extradition back to Kentucky to face charges. Previous News Release below: Mayfield, KY. (June 1, 2021)...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Mayfield Man on Warrants, Other Charges

Mayfield, KY. (May 24, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested a man on outstanding warrants and other charges Monday morning. At approximately 9:05 a.m., a Trooper observed Andrew K. Saxton, 34 of Mayfield, Kentucky walking South on N 17th Street in Mayfield. The Trooper recognized Saxton and had prior knowledge he had outstanding arrest...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Fulton County

Fulton, KY. (May 23, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a weekend collision that claimed the life of one man. Friday, May 21st, around 11:00 p.m., KSP Post 1 received a call from Fulton County Dispatch requesting Troopers respond near the 2 mile marker on the southbound side of Interstate 69....

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Accepting Applications for Network Analyst

Mayfield, KY. (Graves County) - Kentucky State Police, Post 1 in Mayfield is currently seeking applicants for the position of Network Analyst III . Post 1 covers Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg Counties. This position is for the Post 1 communication technician, who will be required to maintain all mobile radios,...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Calloway Man with Child Abuse

New Concord, KY. (May 21, 2021) – Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 have arrested a Calloway County man on abuse charges after an infant was treated for suspicious injuries. On Tuesday, May 18th, the Calloway County Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) contacted Kentucky State Police, Post 1 regarding an infant that had sustained serious physical injuries....

Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Ballard County

Kevil, KY. (May 19, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating an early morning collision in Ballard County that claimed the life of two people and left one person injured. At approximately 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, Post 1 dispatch received a call from the Ballard County Sheriff's Office requesting Troopers respond to the intersection of KY 286 and Myers...

Papa John’s Lone Oak Store Hosting a “Raise the Dough” Event for Trooper Island

WHAT: "Raise the Dough" is a fund raising event that is being held to raise money for Trooper Island. WHEN: Wednesday, May 19th, 10:00 a.m. to midnight. WHERE: Papa John's store located at 2927 Lone Oak Road in Paducah, Kentucky. WHO: Papa John's WHY: To raise money for Trooper Island. Established in 1965, Trooper Island is...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigating Shooting Incident in Trigg County

***UPDATE*** Cadiz, KY. (May 13, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) was requested by the Trigg County Sheriff's Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. CST on May 13 in Trigg County. At the request of the Trigg County Sheriff's Office, KSP Post 1 detectives and KSP's critical incident response team arrived on the scene and the investigation remains...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Female after Assault in Graves County

Water Valley, KY. (May 4, 2021) – Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 charged a female after a report of an assault at a residence in Hickman County Monday night. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. Monday night, Post 1 dispatch received a report of a stabbing at a residence on KY 94 E, southwest of Water Valley. Troopers...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigating Livingston County Burglary

***UPDATE*** Grand Rivers, KY. (May 13, 2021) – One of multiple suspects involved in the burglary of a residence on Tom Doom Road in Grand Rivers on April 25th, 2021 has been apprehended in Tennessee. On Tuesday, May 11th, deputies with the Obion County Sheriff's Office arrested Zachery D. Winters, 35 of Union City, Tennessee for Driving on...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in McCracken County

West Paducah, KY. (May 3, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a fatal collision in McCracken County that left one person dead and two others injured. Shortly after 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, May 1st, Post 1 dispatch received a call from the McCracken County Sheriff's Office requesting KSP investigate a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of KY...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints

Mayfield, KY (May 3, 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 Searching for Escaped Inmate

Paducah, KY. (April 23, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are searching for a inmate who escaped from the Keaton Correctional Facility in Paducah, Kentucky. Sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, Joseph Blake Darnell, 35 of Bowling Green, Kentucky escaped from the facility. Darnell's direction of travel is unknown at...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Missouri Pair after Ballard County Traffic Stop

Wickliffe, KY. (April 22, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested a Missouri couple on various drug charges after a traffic stop in Ballard County Wednesday night. At around 8:40 p.m., Troopers stopped a 2006 Chrysler 300 on Green Street in Wickliffe after observing multiple traffic offenses. Upon contact, the operator reportedly showed signs of...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Trigg County Fatal Collision

Cadiz, KY. (April 22, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a fatal collision in Trigg County that claimed the life of one person. Around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday evening, Post 1 dispatch received a call from Trigg County Dispatch requesting KSP investigate a two-vehicle collision on US 68/80 on the Lake Barkley...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Assault on Guard at Kentucky State Penitentiary

Eddyville, KY. (April 20, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating after a report of an inmate who assaulted a guard at the state penitentiary. Around 6:40 p.m. Monday night, April 19th, Post 1 dispatch received a call from the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville regarding a female guard who had been assaulted by a...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Mayfield Man on Drug, Other Charges

Mayfield, KY. (April 19, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested a Mayfield man Sunday night after complaints of a suspicious person in the city. Around 10:00 p.m., Post 1 dispatch received a call of a suspicious person walking through the back yards of residences near the area of Clark Street and 15th...

Kentucky State Police Investigating Graves County Collision Involving Lawn Mower

Clear Springs, KY. (April 16, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 are investigating a collision between a pickup truck and a lawn mower in which one person was flown to an out-of-state hospital. Shortly after 11:00 a.m. Friday morning, Kentucky State Police, Post 1 received a call of a collision on KY 301 just...

Kentucky State Police Post 1 Welcomes Three New Sergeants to Supervisory Roles

Mayfield, KY. (April 5, 2021) – In September 2020, Kentucky State Police, Post 1 welcomed three new sergeants to its supervisory ranks. On March 18, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Kentucky State Police (KSP) to recognize the promotion of 30 officers at a ceremony held at the KSP Training Academy. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 promotional...

Trooper Landon Stewart Honored for Impaired-Driving Enforcement

Mayfield, KY. (April 4, 2021) – Trooper Landon Stewart with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 received the 2020 Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award for his efforts to improve highway safety by removing alcohol and drug-impaired drivers from Kentucky roadways. “Highway safety is a shared responsibility, and we work with the motoring public as well as our...

Graves County Native Recognized for Outstanding Work with Kentucky State Police

Mayfield, KY. (April 4, 2021) – The Kentucky State Police recently held a ceremony honoring the hard work of fourteen civilian employees from across the Commonwealth. The Kentucky State Police 2020 Civilian Employee Awards Ceremony was held in Frankfort on March 18th. Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Administrative Specialist III Cathy Meade was awarded the 2020 Post Operations...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Marion Man after Disturbance Call in Livingston County

Smithland, KY. (March 27, 2021) – Saturday evening shortly after 5:00 p.m., Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 responded to a residence on Lola Road near Smithland. Livingston County Sheriff's Deputies initially responded to the residence for a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive female who had suffered multiple stab wounds and requested KSP...