Post 10 Troopers Honored at Kentucky State Police Sworn Award Ceremony

HARLAN, Ky. (September 17, 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 with a mission of creating a better, safer Kentucky. The awards presented were for acts of bravery and service that occurred...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Two Vehicle Fatality in Harlan County

Cranks, Ky. (September 7, 2023) – On September 7, 2023 at 5:56 a.m. Kentucky State Police, Pot 10 Harlan received a call about a two vehicle collision on Hwy 421 in the Cranks community of Harlan County. Troopers responded to the scene an began an investigation. Initial investigation indicates James Powell (49) of NC was operating a Mack...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

Harlan, Ky. (September 7, 2023) – 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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Bell County

PINEVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has been requested by the Bell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 7:33 p.m. EST on Aug. 28 in Bell County. At the request of BCSO, KSP Post 10 detectives arrived on scene and the investigation into the incident...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Double Fatality

GRAY, Ky. (August 17,2023) – On August 11, 2023 at approximately 5:24 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call of a single vehicle collision in the Gray community of Knox County. Troopers from Post 10 responded and began an investigation. Initial investigation indicates Michael Patrick (65) of Corbin was operating a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado northbound...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Welcomes New Troopers to Serve and Protect the Commonwealth 

Increasing the number of sworn troopers to 940 for the agency HARLAN, 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 counties...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (August 11, 2023) –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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The Kentucky...

Kentucky State Police to Close U.S.119 for Reconstruction 

Harlan, Ky. (August 1,2023) – On Thursday August 3, 2023, Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan will be closing U.S.119 near Miracle Road in the Coldiron community of Harlan County from 10:00a.m. to approximately 11:00a.m. due to continuing reconstruction of a fatal collision that occurred. KSP is advising the public to be mindful of delays and...

Kentucky State Police to Close Road in Harlan Co.

Harlan, Ky. (July 24, 2023) – On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Detectives with Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan will be closing U.S.119 near Miracle Road in the Coldiron community of Harlan County. KSP will be closing the roadway from approximately 10:00 am till 11:00 am reconstructing a fatal collision that occurred. KSP is advising the public to...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal ATV Collision

PUTNEY, Ky. (June 10, 2023) – On June 10, 2023 at 3:37 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call of a single vehicle ATV collision on Reed Road in the Putney community of Harlan County. Tpr. Aaron Caldwell responded to the scene and began an investigation. Upon arrival at the scene, Tpr. Caldwell located a...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

HARLAN, Ky. (May 4, 2023) – 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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol...

Kentucky State Police Conducting a Murder Investigation 

***UPDATE*** GRAY, Ky. (April 13,2023) – At 3:15 p.m. Kentucky State Police apprehended Mr. Smith placing him into custody. Detectives with KSP was able to make contact with Mr. Smith by phone and agree on him turning himself in. Smith was arrested on Ky 830 on the Knox/Laurel line, just inside Laurel County. Mr. Smith will be interviewed...

Kentucky State Police Honors Silent Heroes Behind The Headsets

Harlan, Ky. (April 10, 2023) –Telecommunicators at Kentucky State Police Post 10 in Harlan are being recognized April 9-15 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. These silent heroes behind the headsets are more than just a voice on the other end of the line. They save lives on a daily basis. National Public Safety Telecommunications...

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (April 3, 2023) – 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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The...

Kentucky State Police Post Post 10 ask Media to Complete Survey 

Harlan, Ky. (March 2, 2023) –The Kentucky State Police Inspections and Evaluations Branch is inspecting Post 10, Harlan as part of the normal rotation of inspections within the agency.  A survey has been included below that will assist our Branch in successfully completing this inspection.  The survey should take 5 minutes or less.  Your feedback is appreciated....

Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (March 2, 2023) – 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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Death Investigation in Knox Co.

***UPDATE*** WOOLUM Ky. (February 24, 2023 ) – Kentucky State Police is now conducting a murder investigation into the death of Ricky Campbell (64) of Woolum. Mr. Campbell was located inside his burned residence, the cause of death ruled a gunshot wound. Through the investigation, KSP collected evidence from the scene and has now charged Harvey Hood (42)...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision

Barbourville, Ky. (January 15, 2023) – On January 14, 2023, at approximately 6:28 p.m, Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Halan received a call from Knox County Dispatch requesting assistance with a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Ky 3439 in Barbourville community of Knox County. Troopers Tate Knight, Joshua Messer, Taylor Mills, and Sidney Wagner responded to the...

Kentucky State Police Police Post 10 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

HARLAN, Ky. (January 9,2023) – 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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics....

Kentucky State Police Offers Winter Driving Tips to Motorists

HARLAN, Ky. December 20, 2022  – Kentuckians are being dealt with a wintery forecast this week. KSP is asking motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly over the next 24 hours. Drivers need to be prepared to meet the challenges of driving in the adverse weather conditions. Plan ahead; make sure everyone…

Kentucky State Police Post 10 Welcome New Troopers to Enhance Public Safety throughout the Commonwealth

HARLAN, Ky. (November 20, 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. Cadets reported to the KSP training academy on June 5, 2022 to embark upon...

Kentucky State Police Closing Roadway Tomorrow to Reconstruct Collision

BIMBLE, Ky. (November 9, 2022) – On Thursday, November 10, 2022 Kentucky State Police will be closing both lanes of U.S. 25E at the junction of 25E and Ky 1304. KSP will be reconstructing a fatal collision that occurred there last week. The roadway will be shut down for approximately two hours from 10:00 a.m....

Kentucky State Police Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement 

Harlan, Ky. (November 9, 2022) – 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 roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics....

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Harlan County

PUTNEY, Ky. (November 9, 2022) – On November 8, 2022 at approximately 1:47 p.m. Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call of a possible single vehicle injury collision on KY Hwy 522 in the Putney community of Harlan County. Troopers Brandon Burton, Brandon Pierson, Gabe Price, Colby Cochran and Sergeant Donnie White responded...

Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation

BAXTER, Ky. (November 3, 2022) – On November 3, 2022 at approximately 10:00 a.m. Kentucky State Police Post 10 Harlan, began receiving calls of a loud noise south of the Tucker Guthrie Memorial Airport. A short time later, KSP was notified that a small plane had been located. KSP responded along with other officials within the county. KSP...