Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (December 2, 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (November 30, 2022) – On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 just after 3:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an injury collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 7000 block of North Jackson Highway (US 31-E). Preliminary investigation indicates that Wanda W....

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Hosts ‘Cram the Cruiser’ Food Drive

Who: KSP troopers, officers and volunteers What: ‘Cram the cruiser” with non-perishable food to supply families across the commonwealth with a holiday meal. When: December 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Sam's Club; 3200 Ken Bale Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42103 # # #

Kentucky State Police Arrest Hart County Man After Threats of a Public Shooting Were Made

Horse Cave, Ky. (November 20, 2022) – On Sunday November 20th, 2022, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call for service in reference to threats of a public shooting being received by an individual.  Troopers investigated these threats and the preliminary investigation indicated that a Joshua O. Morrison, 30, of Horse Cave, sent virtual messages regarding...

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Welcome New Troopers to Enhance Public Safety Throughout the Commonwealth

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (November 18, 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 24-weeks...

Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Edmonson County

Chalybeate, Ky. (November 18, 2022) – On Thursday, November 17, 2022, around 5:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police was requested by the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office to investigate the death of a woman in the Chalybeate area.  Troopers responded to the scene located at 4089 Chalybeate Road in Edmonson County. Preliminary investigation indicates that Texie Colley, 94, was burning...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (November 15, 2022) – On Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 just after 8:30 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an injury collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near 6700 block of Burkesville Road (KY-90). Preliminary investigation indicates that Heather E. Slater, 44 of Edmonton, was...

Kentucky State Police Conducts Murder Investigation in Hart County

Magnolia, Ky. (November 8th, 2022) – On Monday, November 7, 2022 at approximately 5:44 p.m. Kentucky State Police received a call of a shooting that occurred in Hart County.  Troopers responded to the scene located at 92 Eve Highway in the Magnolia community. Preliminary investigation indicates that Dennis Wells, 62, of Magnolia, was in a verbal altercation with...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (November 1, 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (October 18, 2022) – On Monday, October 17th, 2022 just after 8:00 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an injury collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near 8104 Old Bowling Green Road (KY-1297). Preliminary investigation indicates that Trevor N....

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Park City, Ky. (October 13, 2022) – On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 50 mile marker of Interstate 65 southbound. Preliminary investigation indicates that Joseph E....

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Simpson County

Franklin, Ky. (October 13, 2022) – On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 just before 9:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to the scene of a fatal collision on Interstate 65.  Troopers responded to the scene located at the 11.7 mile marker southbound. Preliminary investigation indicates that Andrew McConnell, 53, of Shepherdsville,  was operating a 2008 Ford Ranger southbound...

Kentucky State Police Post 3 is Now Accepting Police Telecommunicator Applications

Bowling Green, Ky. (October 11, 2022)--Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator I for Post 3 in Bowling Green which serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Warren and Simpson Counties.            Requirements Must be 18 years of age or older High school graduate or GED equivalent No felony convictions or other crimes of...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (October 3, 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general...

Apply Today to Serve Kentucky as a Trooper Beginning 2023

Increased salary and pension available (Bowling Green), Ky. (Sept. 30, 2022) – Seeking Kentuckians to serve and protect the commonwealth as a sworn Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper. Applications are currently being accepted for both new officers and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. Deadline to apply is Oct. 28. KSP offers one of...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Hart County

Bonnieville, Ky. (September 21, 2022) – On Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 just before 2:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Hart County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Hart County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 4700 block of North Dixie Highway (US 31-W) in the Bonnieville community. Preliminary investigation indicates that Hope...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Cave City, Ky. (September 21, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 just after 8:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 8100 block of Happy Valley Road (KY 90) in the Cave City community....

Post 3 Troopers Honored at Kentucky State Police Sworn Award Ceremony

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (September 9, 2022) - The Kentucky State Police (KSP) held its annual sworn awards ceremony in Lexington to honor 75 troopers and officers who put on a uniform each day to patrol Kentucky’s neighborhoods with a mission of serving and protecting their fellow citizens. The achievement awards presented were for acts of bravery...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Cave City, Ky. (September 8, 2022) – On Thursday, September 8th, 2022 just before 1:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near the 9000 block of Happy Valley Road (KY 90) in the Cave...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (September 1, 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general...

Kentucky State Police Conducts Murder Investigation in Logan County

Olmsted, KY (August 13, 2022) - On Saturday, August 13th just before 3:30 AM, KSP Post 3 was requested by the Logan County Sheriff's Office to conduct a death investigation in the Olmsted community.  Logan County deputies responded to the 600 Block of Kenny Straton Road and located a deceased male. KSP uniformed troopers and detectives responded to the scene.  Preliminary investigation has revealed Joshua D. Burks (20), of Clarksville, TN, was...

Kentucky State Police Conducts Murder Investigation in Hart County

Lewisburg, KY (August 12, 2022) - On Thursday, August 12th just before 11:00 PM, KSP Post 3 was requested by the Logan County Sheriff's Office to conduct a death investigation in the Lewisburg community.  Logan County deputies responded to 3904 Deer Lick Road and located a deceased male near his residence. KSP uniformed troopers and detectives responded to the scene.  Preliminary investigation has revealed Ronald W. Cable (57), was shot in his driveway.  Ronald Cable was pronounced deceased...

Kentucky State Police Search for Escaped Barren County Inmate

Glasgow, KY. (August 5, 2022) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 3 are currently searching for a Barren County inmate who was assigned to work release at on Hiseville Park Road. Donald P. Shelton, described as a 33 year old white male, approximately 5' 8" tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds walked away from a work release on Hiseville Park Road...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (August 1, 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general...

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Conducts Murder Investigation in Hart County

***UPDATE*** Third Arrest Made Magnolia, KY - On Sunday, July 31st, 2022, Kentucky State Police located and arrested a third individual in connection with the murder of Robert W. Myers. Dale E. Hodge (65), of Elizabethtown, was charged with murder (complicity) and lodged in the Hardin County Jail. Previous News Release below: Magnolia, KY -...