PSA: Kentucky State Police Cram the Cruiser

Posted by John Humphress on Dec 7, 2010

Snow Accumulations up to Two Inches Forecast for Saturday

Posted by John Humphress on Dec 2, 2010

A clipper system will swoop down from the northwest into our area by early Saturday. Precipitation with this system will arrive in the form of light snow Saturday morning. As temperatures warm Saturday afternoon, precipitation will change to rain over south central Kentucky and a rain/snow mix over north central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Some locations closest to the cold air over southeast Indiana and the northern Bluegrass in Kentucky may remain all snow Saturday afternoon or just experience a brief mix. Saturday evening precipitation will change back over to snow before tapering to flurries around midnight. The image below depicts preliminary forecast snowfall amounts for this system.

Following this clipper system, much colder air will be ushered into the region with high temperatures not making it out of the 30s next week. In fact, high temperatures for Monday and Tuesday are expected to be below freezing! Low temperatures will only be in the teens and low 20s.

KSP Monthly Activity Report for November, 2010

Posted by Alisha Nelson on Dec 2, 2010

During the month of November, 2010, there were 39 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

There were two fatalities during the month of November in the Post 15 area:
Mattingly, Melanie; of Springfield, KY, was killed in Washington Co, KY on 11/03/10.
Kemp, Misti; of Jamestown, KY, was killed in Cumberland Co, KY on 11/09/10.

This brings our yearly fatality count to 24 compared with 41 through this same period in 2009.

State wide fatality count stands at 705 compared with 723 through this same period in 2009.

During the month of November, 2010, there were 1010 citations written, 309 courtesy notices written, 1802 vehicles inspected, 811 complaints answered, 118 motorists assisted, 62 criminal cases opened and 251 criminal arrests made.

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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 1, 2010

KSP “Cram The Cruiser” Food Drive

Posted by Alisha Nelson on Dec 1, 2010

The Kentucky State Police will begin accepting donations of non-perishable food items on Dec. 5 for its “Cram The Cruiser” food drive. The agency hopes to collect a state police cruiser full of food at its headquarters location in Frankfort and at each of its 16 posts throughout the state. The food will be distributed to local shelters, churches or other organizations serving those in need during the holiday season. Visit the KSP website at kentuckystatepolice.org for a listing of the post locations.

Two Vehicle Accident on Hwy 210

Posted by John Humphress on Dec 1, 2010

KSP Trooper John Boyd is investigating a collision that occurred on 11-30-2010 at 6:48pm EST on KY 210, 7 miles west of Campbellsville. Courtney M Warren, age 18 of Campbellsville, was operating a 2003 Ford car when she pulled  into the path of a 2000 Honda van operated by Carrie M. Thompson, age 73 of Louisville. Linda Cook age 86 of Louisville was a passenger in the Thompson vehicle and was transported by Taylor County Rescue to Taylor Regional Hospital. Both drivers and passenger were belted.

Trooper Boyd was assisted at the scene by Taylor County Fire, and Rescue.

Jobless Rates Down in 113 Counties from October 2009 to October 2010

Posted by John Humphress on Nov 30, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 24, 2010) — Unemployment rates fell in 113 Kentucky counties between October 2009 and October 2010, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 6.6 percent. It was followed by Webster County, 7 percent; Fayette and Livingston counties, 7.2 percent each; Carlisle County, 7.3 percent; Calloway and Oldham counties, 7.4 percent each; Larue County, 7.5 percent; Franklin County, 7.6 percent; and Caldwell, Rowan and Shelby counties, 7.8 percent each.

Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate — 16.8 percent. It was followed by Jackson County, 14.9 percent; Menifee County, 13.9 percent; McCreary County, 13.4 percent; Powell County, 12.9 percent; Clay and Grayson counties, 12.8 percent each; Wayne County, 12.5 percent; Wolfe County, 12.4 percent; and Leslie County, 12.2 percent.

Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. Civilian labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Kentuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Kentuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. The statistics in this news release are not seasonally adjusted to allow for comparisons between United States, state and county figures.

Kentucky Meth Labs Reach All Time High

Posted by John Humphress on Nov 29, 2010

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – As the methods for illegally obtaining the ingrediants to create methamphetamine evolve, it becomes easier to manufacture meth and law enforcement is seeing a spike in meth lab incidents. Kentucky State Police (KSP) released the October methamphetamine lab statistics today and the number indicates an all-time high in the Commonwealth. KSP reports that there were 111 meth labs found during the month of October, exceeding all previous monthly totals, bringing the 2010 statewide total to 919.

The last record was set in 2009, when 741 labs were discovered during the course of a year. The state is on track to exceed 1,000 meth labs this year.

Methamphetamine is not just a Kentucky problem. Occurrences of meth labs have been on the rise across the country and states are scrambling to find solutions.

KSP advises that if you suspect someone is making meth or you encounter a meth lab, call 1-800 DOPETIP (1-800-367-3847). Callers can remain anonymous. For more information, visit the KSP website at www.kentuckystatepolice.org.

Green River Marina Fire

Posted by John Humphress on Nov 26, 2010

At 11:06 a.m. this date a fire was reported at Green River State Marina. Upon arrival, Taylor County Fire Department found heavy fire confined to the marina. The Green River Marina served as a grocery store, gift shop, and restaurant.

Several small propane tanks exploded which helped fuel the fire. Relief valves on two larger propane tanks relieved. Such relief valves are designed to prevent tanks when heated from building two much pressure and exploding.

The marina was closed at the time of the fire. Floating cabins next to the marina were evacuated. One Jet Ski and a boat were damaged in the fire. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is possibly of an electrical origin.

Assisting Agencies

Campbellsville Fire Department
Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue Squad
Taylor County Sheriff Department

Taylor County Man Arrested for Burglary

Posted by John Humphress on Nov 23, 2010

Justin Blakeburn, age 29 of 467 Noe Road, Campbellsville

11-22-2010, 3:30pm – Officer Bart Gilpin of the Campbellsville Police Department received information of someone trying to sell property that may have been stolen. Officer Gilpin contacted Deputy Allen Newton with the Taylor County Sheriffs office with this information and it was conferred that the Sheriffs office had a open case of property matching that description. Deputies from th Sheriffs office and officers from the Campbellsville Police Department arrived at 467 Noe Road were they recovered property stolen from a residence at Hunter Trace. During the investigation officers also recovered property stolen from a truck on Steeplechase on November 21, 2010. Justin Blakeburn was arrested and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.