Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Fatal Collision in Mason County

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (June 6, 2023) – On June 3, 2023, at approximately 6:53 PM, Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead, received a call from Mason County Dispatch for assistance with a two vehicle head on collision. The collision occurred in the Dover Community of Mason County near the intersection of KY 3972 and KY 435. Through the course...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (June 3, 2023) –Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for May 2023.  During May, Post 8 personnel issued 1,286 total citations.  Of those citations, 16 were for DUI, 277 were for Speeding, 150 for No Seat Belt and 6 were for Child Restraint.  In addition,...

Kentucky State Police Death Investigation Leads to Indictment of Ohio Man

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (May 26, 2023) – On March 15, 2023, Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 8, Morehead was contacted by Mason County Sheriff Patrick Boggs for assistance with a death investigation that occurred on March 12, 2023. Through the course of the investigation it was discovered that Officer Caleb Savage, with the Ripley (Ohio) Police Department,...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Searching for Missing Rowan County Juvenile

***UPDATE*** MOREHEAD, Ky. (May 4, 2023) –Mariah Jean Gumber has been safely located and has been returned to her family. Original News Release below: MOREHEAD, Ky. (May 4, 2023) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead is searching for a missing juvenile from Rowan County. Mariah Jean Gumber is a 13 year old female. Mariah...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (May 1, 2023) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for April 2023.  During April, Post 8 personnel issued 1,516 total citations.  Of those citations, 17 were for DUI, 306 were for Speeding, 175 for No Seat Belt and 4 were for Child Restraint.  In addition,...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Fatal Collision in Bath County

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (April 23, 2023) – On April 19, 2023, at approximately 7:30 PM, Kentucky State Police (KSP), Morehead received a call for assistance with a single vehicle fatal collision from Bath County Dispatch. The collision occurred on Oakley Pebble Road in Bath County. It was determined Steve Clarke, 57 years of age from Owingsville...

Kentucky State Police Investigate Murder in Powell County

Clay City, Ky. (April 9, 2023) – Kentucky State Police Post 8, Morehead, received a call for assistance from Powell County dispatch on Sunday April 9 at around 3:13 a.m. in reference to a stabbing. Troopers responded to 1270 Frames Branch Road in Powell County. Upon arriving at the residence, Troopers located a deceased male victim laying...

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (April 6, 2023) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for March 2023.  During March, Post 8 personnel issued 1,851 total citations.  Of those citations, 22 were for DUI, 506 were for Speeding, 276 for No Seat Belt and 10 were for Child Restraint.  In addition, there were...

Kentucky State Police Locate Human Remains in Fleming County

Flemingsburg, Ky. (April 2, 2023) – Kentucky State Police Post 8, Morehead, received a call for assistance from Fleming County Sheriff's Office on Sunday April 2, 2023 at around 5:30 p.m. in reference to human remains being located. Troopers responded to 520 Fountain Ave in Fleming County.  Upon arriving at this address Troopers located human remains. The...

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (March 13, 2023) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for February 2023.  During February, Post 8 personnel issued 1,641 total citations.  Of those citations, 16 were for DUI, 348 were for Speeding, 191 for No Seat Belt and 8 were for Child Restraint.  In addition,...

Kentucky State Police Conduct Investigation into Student, Teacher Relationship at Rowan County High School

Morehead, Ky. (February 15, 2023) – Kentucky State Police conduct investigation into a relationship between a student and a teacher at Rowan County High School.  During the investigation 39 year old Andrew Zaheri was arrested and charged with Rape 3rd Degree.  He was lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center.  The investigation is ongoing at this time....

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Conduct Death Investigation in Bath County

***UPDATE*** Morehead , Ky (February 13, 2023) - Kentucky State Police has identified the deceased male as Christopher Bussell 41 of Owingsville Ky. As a result of this investigation the following subjects have been arrested and charged with the following. Shannon T. McCarty 20 of Owingsville Ky. Murder and Harboring a Fugitive Priscilla Ann Hunt...

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (February 1, 2023) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for January 2023.  During January, Post 8 personnel issued 1,367 total citations.  Of those citations, 20 were for DUI, 321 were for Speeding, 162 for No Seat Belt and 1 were for Child Restraint.  In addition, there were...

Kentucky State Police Offers Winter Driving Tips to Motorists

MOREHEAD, Ky. (December 20, 2022) –Kentuckians are being dealt with a wintery forecast today through the weekend. KSP is asking motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly over the next 24 hours. Post 8 will be monitoring the roadways to assist stranded motorist throughout the adverse weather conditions. Drivers need to be…

Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Fatal Residential Fire in Bath County

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (December 6, 2022)- Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from the Bath County Dispatch with a fatal residential fire. The fire occurred on Old Sands Road in Bath County. During the course of the investigation, human remains were located inside the residence. The remains have been sent to the...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Fatal Collision in Menifee County

FRENCHBURG, Ky. (December 6, 2022) – On December 3, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm, Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from the Menifee County Dispatch with a fatal collision. The collision occurred on Hawkins Branch Road in the Means community. Through the investigation, troopers determined Carmen Lemay, 37 years of age from Mt....

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (December 6, 2022) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for November 2022.  During November, Post 8 personnel issued 1,178 total citations. Of those citations, 15 were for DUI, 261 were for Speeding, 138 for No Seat Belt and 6 were for Child Restraint.  In addition, there were 89...

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Hosts “Cram the Cruiser’ Food Drive

MOREHEAD, Ky. (November 21, 2022) – 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. (EST) Where: Kroger               300 Trademore Center               Morehead, KY # # #

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead Traffic Checkpoint Announcement

MOREHEAD, Ky. (November 1, 2022) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for October 2022.  During October, Post 8 personnel issued 1,362 total citations.  Of those citations, 11 were for DUI, 300 were for Speeding, 199 for No Seat Belt and 5 were for Child Restraint.  In addition,...

Kentucky State Police Morehead is Asking for Assistance Locating Wanted Person

***UPDATE***  WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (October 6, 2022) Danny Bolin has been located. Original News Release below: WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (October 5, 2022) –Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead is seeking the public’s help in locating Danny Bolin, 62 years of age from West Liberty, Ky. Mr. Bolin has an active arrest warrant for Sexual Abuse 1st...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Post 8 Traffic Checkpoint Announcements

MOREHEAD, Ky. (October 5, 2022) – Kentucky State Police, Post 8 Morehead announces the final traffic and criminal activity report for September 2022.  During September, Post 8 personnel issued 1,099 total citations.  Of those citations, 15 were for DUI, 203 were for Speeding, 172 for No Seat Belt and 10 were for Child Restraint.  In addition,...

Kentucky State Police to Participate in ‘Coffee with a Trooper’ Event

MOREHEAD, Ky. (October 4, 2022) – Who:  Kentucky State Police Post 8 troopers What: ‘Coffee with a Trooper’ is occurring in conjunction with the national ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events taking place across the country, where citizens and law enforcement come together to discuss community issues and learn more about each other. The event is designed to build and...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Fatal Collision in Lewis County

TOLLESBORO, Ky. (September 30, 2022) – On September 29, 2022, Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 8 Morehead, received a call for assistance with a single vehicle fatal collision in Lewis County. The collision occurred on KY 57 at approximately 8:40 am. Through the investigation, Troopers determined Allen D. Congleton, 25 years of age from Mt. Sterling, Ky...

Kentucky State Police: Deadline Approaching to be a Trooper in 2023

New and improved salary and pension offered MOREHEAD, Ky. (September 28, 2022) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Recruitment Branch announced that the deadline is soon approaching for those who want to be a trooper in 2023. KSP is accepting applications for both traditional and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. The deadline to...

Kentucky State Police Morehead Investigates Fatal Collision in Bath County

Owingsville, Ky. (September 20, 2022) – On September 17, 2022, Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Bath County Dispatch with a single vehicle fatal collision. Through the investigation, Troopers determined Ronald Carmichael, 41 years of age from Owingsville, Ky., was traveling west on KY 36 in Bath County. Mr. Carmichael...