KSP Charges Franklin Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

Frankfort, Ky. (June 24, 2020) — On June 24, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Tim Riggs, 63, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Riggs was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The investigation was initiated after discovering the suspect distributing and possessing prepubescent child sexual...

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Woodford County

Midway, KY (June 22, 2020) - On June 22, 2020, Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post was contacted just after 2:00 am in reference to a collision that occurred on I-64 westbound in Woodford County near the Scott County line. The initial investigation indicates that a blue, 2007 Dodge Ram hauling a trailer operated by James Stephenson,...

Ky. State Police Cancels Kids Camp, Announces Virtual Alternative

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 15, 2020) – It was supposed to be a celebration as Kentucky State Police (KSP) planned to host the fifty-fifth year of their Trooper Island Kid’s Camp. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck and out of concern for safety, KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer made the tough decision to cancel camp – but with...

KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Shelby County

Shelbyville, KY (June 4, 2020) - On June 3, 2020, Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post was contacted just before 3:00 pm in reference to a body that was found in Clear Creek located in Shelby County. The initial investigation indicates that a man kayaking on Clear Creek came upon an unidentified body while fishing. He proceeded...

KSP Makes Drivers Permit Test Announcement

FRANKFORT, KY. (June 2, 2020) – The KSP Driver Testing Branch announced today that it will resume permit testing in select counties where the required CDC/Healthy at Work guidelines can be adhered to. In an effort to ensure the safety of permit applicants and staff, we have implemented a registration process where everyone will be required...

52 Children Died in ‘Hot Cars’ Last Year

Kentucky Accounted for Two of Those FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 1, 2020) – During the first week of June, KSP is sending a plea to parents and caregivers with ‘Keeping Kids Cool’, a statewide initiative to provide awareness about leaving children in hot cars. It may seem like common sense, but statistics show that these deaths are...

KSP Lieutenant Graduates from Southern Police Institute

FRANKFORT, Ky. - (May 10, 2020) Kentucky State Police (KSP) Lieutenant Emily R. Horton was among 48 graduates who completed the twelve-week Administrative Officers Course at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute. This was the 143rd course the school has hosted and included officers from 18 different states representing 43 law enforcement agencies. The...

KSP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Franklin County

Frankfort, KY. (May 3, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred just before 9:00 pm last night, outside of a residence on Hiawatha Trail in Frankfort. The initial investigation indicates the Frankfort Police Department responded to a disturbance call of a man who was intoxicated and armed....

KSP Conducts Missing Person Investigation in Fayette County

Lexington, KY (April 27, 2020) - The Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post was contacted this morning just before 11:30 am in reference to a possible missing person in Lexington, KY. The initial investigation indicates that Mallory Watts, age 27 of Lexington, has not been seen since April 2, 2020. A family member reported that there...

KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Shelby County

Shelbyville, KY (April 15, 2020) - The Kentucky State Police, Frankfort Post was contacted on April 15, 2020 just after 5:00 am by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in reference to a man that was found deceased at a residence on Hempridge Road in Shelby County. KSP Post 12 investigators responded to the scene, and identified...