KSP Investigates a Fatal Collision Involving a Pedestrian in Simpson County

Franklin, KY. (July 6th, 2020) – On July 6, 2020, KSP Post 3 in Bowling Green was requested to respond to a possible fatal collision in Simpson County just before 3 A.M.  The collision occurred near the 10 mile marker of Interstate 65 in Franklin, KY. Upon arrival and through investigation Troopers found that for unknown reasons Otokini Wokoma, 23-year-old male of Temple, TX, was running across the middle lane of travel...

KSP Investigates a Fatal House Fire in Hart County

Upton, KY. (July 2, 2020) – On July 2nd, 2020 just before midnight, Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green received a call for service in regards to a possible fatal residential fire at 3915 Pleasant Hill Rd. Troopers and arson investigator responded to the scene. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene and extinguished the residential...

KSP Investigates a Fatal Collision Involving a Pedestrian

Horse Cave, KY. (July 1st, 2020) – On July 1, 2020, KSP Post 3 in Bowling Green was requested to respond to a possible fatal collision in Hart County just before 10 P.M.  The collision occurred near the 58 mile marker of Interstate 65 in Horse Cave. Upon arrival and through investigation Troopers found that 57-year-old Lisa Swarm of Munfordville was walking in the...

KSP Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Bowling Green Man

Bowling Green, Ky. (Warren County) – On June 23, 2020, around 8:39 PM, Trooper Ben Hubbard of Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, observed a 2002 Red Kia Rio being operated in reckless manner and endangering the public on Detour Road in Warren County. Trooper Hubbard activated his emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated and began to flee. The pursuit continued until the...

KSP Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Leads to Arrest of Scottsville Man

Scottsville, Ky. (Allen County) – On June 17, 2020, around 9:11 PM, Trooper Jason Adkison of Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, observed a 2004 Suzuki GSX-600K being operated in reckless manner and endangering the public on Durahm Springs Road in Allen County. Trooper Adkison activated his emergency equipment to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated and began to flee. The pursuit...

KSP Investigates a Fatal Shooting in Butler County

Roundhill, KY. (June 8th, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 3 in Bowling Green  was requested by the Butler County Sheriff's Department to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred just before 4:30 pm this afternoon.  KSP Troopers and Detectives responded to the scene of the shooting located on Sleepy Hollow Road in Butler County. Upon arrival of law enforcement, Ricky Watkins (33) of...

KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Logan County

Olmstead, KY. (June 1st, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 3 in Bowling Green received a call from the Logan County Sheriff's Department just after 1:45 pm this afternoon requesting assistance with a death investigation. KSP detectives responded to a residence on James Rose Road in Logan County where a deceased male had been located. The initial investigation indicates that Michael...

Single Vehicle Collision Results in Fatality

Bowling Green, KY (May 29, 2020)- The Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to a single vehicle collision today at 05:53 AM. The Collision occurred southbound on I-65 near the 15 mile marker. The preliminary investigation indicated that Ricky E. Diaz (54) of Hendersonville, TN, who was operating a 1999 Chevrolet passenger vehicle, traveled southbound on I-65 when his vehicle, for...

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Accepting Police Telecommunications Supervisor Applications

Bowling Green, Ky.-The Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green is currently seeking applicants for the position of Police Telecommunications Supervisor. Post 3 covers Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Warren and Simpson Counties. This is an important and essential position within the agency.  Key Responsibilities include: Supervise a shift of telecommunicators in the preparation, sending, and receiving of law enforcement and...

KSP Investigates Drowning Incident in Allen County

 Scottsville, Ky. (May 21st, 2020) –  The Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green received a call at 1:37pm this afternoon in regards to a drowning incident that occurred in Allen County. The initial investigation indicates that at approximately 1:37pm, Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green received a call for service from Allen County Social...

UPDATE: KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Hart County

***UPDATE*** Summersville, KY. (May 20th, 2020) – The Medical Examiner has identified the victim as Freddie A. Wells (67) of Summersville, Kentucky. Identification of the victim was confirmed by The Medical Examiner, who was assisted by Hart County Coroner Anthony Roberts. The investigation continues by Detective Courtney Milam. No other details are available for release at this...

KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Bowling Green, KY (May 10, 2020) - On May 9, 2020 at approximately 8:00 P.M., KSP Post 3 received a call from the Barren County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a single vehicle collision near the 2500 block of Coral Hill Road in Barren County.  Troopers responded to the scene of the collision. The preliminary investigation revealed that Christopher M. McCoy (32) of Glasgow was traveling east on Coral Hill Road...

KSP Pursuit Leads to Confiscation of Estimated 1.2 Million Dollars in Drugs

Horse Cave, KY (May 8, 2020) - On Thursday, May 7th 2020, Trooper Jarrod Lewis of Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, observed a 2020 Ford Mustang traveling over 125 mph near the 55 mile marker of Interstate 65. Trooper Lewis initiated his emergency equipment to stop the vehicle, but the operator  disregarded and began to flee. Trooper Lewis pursued the vehicle for 2...

KSP Post 3 Requests Assistance Locating a Stolen Vehicle

Bowling Green, KY (May 8, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police in Bowling Green is investigating the theft of a pickup truck that took place during the early morning hours of May 7, 2020. Kentucky State Police received a report that a 2011 Ford F250 Super Duty Diesel 4 x 4 Crew Cab pickup truck with FX4 Off-Road…

Hart County Collision Results in Multiple Fatalities

Bonnieville, KY  (April 23, 2020)- The Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call for service at approximately 5:40 p.m. in reference to a two vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate 65 near the 70 mile marker northbound. The initial investigation indicates that Dantarance Hobert, 38 years old of Indianapolis, IN, was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado,...

KSP Investigates Missing Hart County Woman

Horse Cave, Ky. (April 15, 2020) –  The Kentucky State Police, Post 3 in Bowling Green is conducting an investigation into a missing Hart County woman. Jeana D. Jewell, 35 years old of Horse Cave, was last seen on Monday April 13th in the Horse Cave community of Hart County. Jewell is described as a white female, 5’4” in...

KSP Conducts Death Investigation in Barren County

Glasgow, KY. (April 14th, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 3 in Bowling Green was contacted just after 8:15 am this morning by the Glasgow Police Department, in reference to an individual that died while in their custody. The initial investigation indicates that at approximately 7:40 am, the Glasgow Police Department received a call for service...

KSP Celebrates National Telecommunicator Appreciation Week

Bowling Green, Ky. (April 13, 2020) — Telecommunicators at Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green will be recognized along with more than 200,000 of their fellow communicators nationwide April 12-18 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...

Warren County Deputy Injured in Collision

Bowling Green, KY  (March 12, 2020)- The Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call from the Warren County Sheriff's Department requesting assistance in reference to an injury collision involving one of their deputies at Upper Stone Avenue near the intersection of Stone Lane. The initial investigation indicated that Warren County Sheriff's Deputy Phillip...

Louisville Man Arrested After Multicounty Pursuit

Cave City, KY (March 6th, 2020) – On March 5th, 2020 at approximately 11:50 PM, Trooper Bo Hubbard of Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green observed a maroon Dodge Ram traveling at a high rate of speed on I-65 near the 53 mile marker northbound. Trooper Hubbard initiated his emergency equipment to stop the vehicle, but the operator began to...

Kentucky State Police Recover Two Stolen Vehicles

Franklin, KY. (March 6th, 2020) – On March 5th, 2020 the Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green received a call from Bowling Green Police Department in reference a stolen Nissan Sentra, which was believed to be traveling southbound on I-65. Trooper Mike Hatler located the stolen vehicle in a field on Page Drive in Franklin, KY. The Nissan was parked beside a GMC...

Hart County Escaped Inmate Update

Bowling Green KY (March 5th, 2020) - Jerry Britt has been located and taken into custody by Kentucky State Police.  Britt will be lodged in the Hart County Jail.  Jerry Britt has been charged with escape 2nd degree and theft by unlawful taking (auto) $10,000 or more. Horse Cave, KY (March 4thth, 2020) – On March 04,...

Hart County Escaped Inmate

Horse Cave, KY (March 4thth, 2020) – On March 04, 2020 at approximately 12:42 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, received a call stating inmate Jerry Britt had fled from a work detail.  According to jail staff, an inmate gained access to a 2007 gold Lincoln Navigator without consent, and left the property located on Bluegrass...

Traffic Safety Check Point Reminder

Bowling Green, KY (March 2, 2020) – 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...

Barren County Collision Results in Fatality

Austin, KY. (February 28, 2020) – On Friday, February 28th at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Kentucky State Police, Post 3 Bowling Green received a call for service in reference to a possible fatal collision in the Austin community of Barren County. Trooper Michael Waggener along with other KSP personnel responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates that Tammy…