Posted by John Humphress on Oct 10, 2011
(Marion County, KY) – On 10/09/2011 at 7:15 pm EST Post 15 Columbia received a call from Lebanon Police Department requesting assistance with a collision that occurred on KY 2154. Tpr Christopher Saunders responded to the scene. Upon arrival it was discovered that Michael Wheatley age 17 of Lebanon, KY was traveling eastbound on KY 2154 driving a 2006 Pontiac when he crossed the center line and struck a 1998 Chevrolet driven by James Tharp age 70 of Loretto, KY. James Tharp was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Coroners Office. Michael Wheatley was airlifted to University of Louisville Medical Center in critical condition. Tpr. Brad Riley, and Det Terry Whittaker responded from Post 4 Elizabethtown to assist in the investigation. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. No alcohol use is suspected in this collision. Collision is under investigation by Tpr Brad Riley
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Posted by John Humphress on Oct 9, 2011
Turtleman
(New York, NY, October 6, 2011) – Another southern animal rescuer? If you think you’ve seen them all, nobody compares to the bare-handed trappin’ approach of Animal Planet’s bluegrass hero “Turtleman.” For the past four decades, Ernie Brown Jr. – aka Turtleman – has been diving into Kentucky’s murkiest ponds in search of an animal capable of biting through bone. Accompanied by his canine companion, Lolly, and armed with backwoods wits as sharp as the steel blade he carries, aptly named “Thunder,” Turtleman has the uncanny ability to catch monster snapping turtles with his bare hands and return them into the wild unscathed. Now, in Animal Planet’s new 12-part, half-hour series, he’ll go toe-to-claw saving Kentucky’s deadliest and feistiest animals in CALL OF THE WILDMAN, premiering on Sunday, November 6, at 10 pm (ET/PT).
As long as anyone can remember, if there’s a critter problem in Kentucky, Turtleman comes to the rescue. Over the years, Ernie has handled just about every species of wild animal those woods have to offer – including raccoons, skunks, snakes, poisonous spiders and possums. An animal lover, native Kentuckian and local celebrity (partly due to a viral YouTube video that has received over 3.4 million views since 2008), he’s earned a living as an animal rescuer for the past 15 years. With a “trademark” celebratory yell following each successful capture, Turtleman safely reintroduces frisky critters to nature using his self-taught trapping style.
“There’s a lot of backwoods people in Kentucky, but nobody any more backwoods than the Turtleman,” says Neal James, Turtleman’s right-hand man whose long-distance phone service qualifies him as Ernie’s secretary. “When Ernie’s trying to save an animal, it’s for the animal’s own good, but most of the time, it creates a situation that’s mano-a-mano.”
Turtleman lives an unbelievable bluegrass lifestyle deep in the Kentucky wilderness without running water and an outhouse for a bathroom. Each week, Neal takes calls from dozens of businesses and home owners stuck with unwanted and potentially deadly pests. No job is too tough or dangerous for Turtleman, and his years of bonding with wild animals allow him to use his animal instincts to save them:
- A farmer’s cows mysteriously are being attacked when cooling off in the stock pond, emerging with missing udders. All signs lead to a group of snapping turtles, and Ernie is happy to jump on the case. The catch – the stock pond is overflowing with cow manure and bacteria. Will Turtleman show no fear, find the hungry turtles and restore peace to the farm?
- A call from an elderly woman reporting a potentially poisonous snake in her house sends Turtleman on a dangerous hunt. Turtleman must corner and remove the slimy foe with his bare hands, but is he fast enough to capture it without getting bitten?
- A rabid raccoon overruns a local business and isn’t too happy when Ernie shows up. When backed into a small utility closet, Ernie must wrestle the furry creature with all his might while avoiding its sharp teeth and nails. One bite can send Turtleman to the hospital and put him out of business.
CALL OF THE WILDMAN is produced by Sharp Entertainment for Animal Planet. Matt Sharp is the executive producer for Sharp Entertainment. Dawn Sinsel is executive producer for Animal Planet.
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Posted by John Humphress on Oct 9, 2011
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(Campbellsville, KY) CVE Officer Jason Morris is investigating a collision that occurred on 10-8-2011, at 8:45 PM EST on Old Lebanon Road approximately 3 miles north of Campbellsville. 24 year old Dustin Burton of Campbellsville was operating a 2003 Ford F350 southbound on Old Lebanon Road. Burton dropped off the shoulder of the road, struck a utility pole and overturned. Burton was not belted and was treated and released at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
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Posted by John Humphress on Oct 9, 2011
(Campbellsville, Ky) On 10-8-2011 at 3:19pm officers from the Campbellsville Police Department responded to an injury accident on East Broadway near Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 19 year old Benjamin Hoseus of Walton, KY was driving a 2006 Scion when he crossed into the center lane. He struck a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer driven by 49 year old William “Eddie” Swafford of Campbellsville. Swafford was in the center lane attempting to turn left. Two passengers in the Swafford vehicle 47 year old Paul Johnson and 46 year old Margaret Johnson were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital along with Hoseus by Campbellsville Taylor County Medical Service. Swafford was taken to Taylor Regional by a private vehicle.
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Campbellsville/Taylor County Emergency Medical Service, Campbellsville Taylor County Fire & Rescue.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 29, 2011
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department in agreements with the surviving family and friends of the late Adam Hogan is offering a $5,000.00 (five-thousand) reward for any information leading up to the conclusion of this case. Any person(s) who has information regarding this incident please contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at 270-465-4351. Recapping the incident; Adam Hogan was reported missing over 1 year ago on September 02, 2010, his remains were located over a month later on an area near his home. The cause of death is undetermined still, but foul play has not been ruled out.
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