Kentucky State Police Arrest Paducah Man After Vehicle Pursuit in Graves County

MAYFIELD, Ky. (March 16, 2023) – On March 16, 2023 at approximately 12:30pm CT, Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 troopers conducted a traffic safety checkpoint at the intersection of KY-849 and KY-1684 in conjunction with Operation CARE. At approximately 12:43pm CT, a blue 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E came through the traffic safety checkpoint. Troopers observed...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (March 16, 2022) – On Monday, March 13th, 2023 just before 3:30 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 6000 block of Nobob Road (KY-839). Preliminary investigation indicates that Dea'ndre Q, Taylor, 25, of Pinson, Alabama, was...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Four Individuals on Drug Charges

Betsy Layne, Ky. (March 03, 2023) – Kentucky State Police arrested four individuals on March 01, 2023 after illegal drugs were discovered during a traffic stop. A KSP trooper with Post 9’s Drug Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop in the Betsy Layne community after observing an equipment violation on a Silver 2015 Kia Optima. While conducting...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

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

Kentucky State Police Pursuit Ends in Arrest

COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 1, 2023) – On February 28, 2023 at approximately 2:10 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a call to observe for four Dodge Challenger Hellcat vehicles that had been stolen in Somerset.  A KSP Trooper observed the four vehicles and attempted to perform a traffic stop on them on the Cumberland Parkway...

Kentucky State Police Arrests Barren County Deputy Jailer

Glasgow, Ky. (February 8th, 2023) – On Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 the Kentucky State Police Post 3 was requested by the Barren County Jailer to investigate a theft complaint involving a Barren County Deputy Jailer. Troopers responded to the Barren County Jail to investigate. Preliminary investigation indicates that Deputy Jailer Dustin Young, 25, of Edmonton stole money from a...

Kentucky State Police Arrest Carroll County Man for Multiple Counts of Rape

CARROLLTON, Ky. (02/06/2023) – As part of an ongoing investigation Kentucky State Police Post 5 Detective David Roberts arrested Jason Davis, a 45 year old male from Carrollton, charging him with ten(10) counts of Rape 3rd Degree as well as five(5) counts of Sodomy 3rd Degree. A family member of the victim, who was a juvenile at the time, contacted Detective Roberts and reported...

Traffic Safety Checkpoint Reminder

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

Kentucky State Police Search for Escaped Hart County Inmate

Munfordville, KY. (January 28, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 3 are currently searching for a Hart County inmate who was assigned to work release at the Hart County Animal Shelter. Abdullah O. Qasem, described as a 29 year old white male, approximately 6' 2" tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds walked away from a work release at the Hart County...

Kentucky State Police Post 3 is Now Accepting Police Telecommunicator Applications

Bowling Green, Ky. (January 19, 2023)--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...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Glasgow, Ky. (January 13, 2023) – On Friday, January 13th, 2023 just after 12:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to a fatal collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located at the intersection of KY-90 (Happy Valley Road) and Harry King Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that Robert E. Purcell, 74, of Louisville, was operating...

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Hart County

Magnolia, Ky. (January 7th, 2023) – On Friday January 7, 2023 at approximately 4:00 pm, the Kentucky State Police, Post 3 in Bowling Green, was notified of a two vehicle collision involving a Hart County school bus near the 7000 block of North Jackson Highway (US31-E). The initial investigation indicates that Robin L. Rutledge, 22, of Magnolia, was operating a 2013…

Kentucky State Police Arrests Logan County High School Teacher on Sexual Offenses

Russellville, Ky. (January 5, 2023) –  On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the Kentucky State Police, Bowling Green Post was contacted about allegations of a teacher at Logan County High School who was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. As a result of the initial investigation, Benjamin A. Adams, 26 years old of Bowling Green, KY, has been arrested and…

Kentucky State Police Charge Juvenile for Assault on Police Officer at McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center

PADUCAH, Ky. (January 5, 2023) – Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 received a call on Jan. 4 at approximately 5:00pm CT, reporting that a juvenile detained at the McCracken Regional Juvenile Detention Center had assaulted a detective with the Hopkinsville Police Department. Troopers determined that Detective Robert Stucki of the Hopkinsville Police Department was at…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

Bowling Green, KY (January 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 traffic safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general…

Kentucky State Police Offers Winter Driving Tips to Motorists

Bowling Green, Ky. (December 20th, 2022) – Kentuckians are being dealt with a wintery forecast through the weekend. KSP is asking motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly over the next few days. “With possible inclement weather approaching our area, we are asking motorist to reduce speeds and allow extra time to arrive…

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...