Posted by John Humphress on Sep 26, 2011
(Campbellsville, Ky) On Sunday, September 25, 2011, 18 year old Peyton Rucker of Campbellsville was operating a 2002 Dodge Dakota south on Industrial Drive when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole. Rucker fled the scene and was located a short time later by Campbellsville Police. Rucker was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS for injuries suffered in the collison. Rucker was cited for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense, leaving the scene of an accident, expired registration, and failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance 1st offense.
Agencies involved: Campbellsville Police Department and Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 26, 2011
7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser
(Springfield, KY) – The Kentucky State Police are expanding the search for 7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser. In spite of inclement weather the field search will continue this morning as 60 Cadets from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy will join in the effort. KSP is looking to expand the geographical area of the search and have reached out to the military for additional air support that will be provided once the weather breaks.
The Center for Missing and Exploited Children (www.missingkids.com) has also joined in the search and are distributing flyers and posters via email and fax throughout the state. A reverse 911 call to residences within a 27 mile radius was made late last night to over 450 homes. The call contained a message describing Randall and asking citizens to call with any information. A second call will follow today with additional information.
A representative from TEAM ADAM has also been deployed and will be assisting. Team Adam is a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) program designed to fulfill federal mandates by providing technical assistance and resources to law-enforcement agencies involved in the investigation of critically missing or abducted childrencases and cases of child sexual exploitation. Team Adam also provides resources and services to victim families.
KSP are asking all citizens in the area to be diligent in observing for Randall and to include a detailed search of their residence, out buildings, vehicles and property. Any one with information can contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or 270-384-4796.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 25, 2011
7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser
(Springfield, KY) – The Kentucky State Police are currently investigating the disappearance of 7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser. Randall was last seen wearing a light blue hoodie, blue jeans and cowboy boots with spurs. He is a white male, four foot tall, weighing approximately 40 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. He has a birthmark in the hairline above his forehead and is Autistic.
Randall was last seen by his family at their residence at 4482 Lawrenceburg Rd in Willisburg, KY at approximately 6:00 PM EDT on Saturday September 24th. After searching for several hours the family contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Department requesting assistance. At 1:18 AM EDT the Sheriff’s Department asked KSP to handle the investigation.
Search parties have been looking for Randall by foot, horseback, ATV, helicopter and auto. Local volunteers, Fire, EMS, Rescue and Law Enforcement agencies along with the Commonwealth Search & Rescue Dog Team are assisting.
KSP Investigators have found no evidence to lead them to believe that an abduction has ocurred thus not meeting the Amber Alert criteria. The Kentucky State Police are asking that anyone with any information please contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555. Any hunter that may have a trail camera in the area of the Rock Run Creek is asked to review their footage and contact KSP if any information becomes available. KSP Detective Bradley Stotts is investigating.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 23, 2011
Marvin Perry Rooker
On Friday, September 23, 2011 at approximately 11:25 hours Deputies with the Taylor County Sheriffs Office investigated a complaint of marijuana cultivation at 705 Dell Street, Campbellsville. Deputies arrived and found several suspected marijuana plants in plain view. Upon further investigation Deputies found 88 suspected marijuana plants, suspected processed marijuana, drug paraphernalia, over $500.00 in cash. Deputies learned that Marvin Perry Rooker was the owner of the property. Rooker was charged with Trafficking in a controlled substance within a 1000 yards of a school, cultivating marijuana over 5 plants, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Rooker was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.
Agencies Involved: Taylor County Sheriff Department and Campbellsville Police Department
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 23, 2011
You have to see this video clip of Dakota Meyer on David Letterman.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 23, 2011
Impressive changes in foliage colors announce the arrival of autumn in Kentucky, and the 2011 edition of the ColorFall program coordinated by the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism and the Kentucky Department of Parks features a website that provides a variety of information about the state’s beauty at this time of year.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 22, 2011
(FRANKFORT, KY) – Preliminary statistics* indicate that eight people died in eight separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, Sept.
12, through Sunday, Sept 18, 2011.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 22, 2011
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2011) — Unemployment rates fell in 110 Kentucky counties between August 2010 and August 2011, while eight county rates increased and two counties remained the same, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 19, 2011
A 2002 Dodge being operated by 19 year old Bronson Ingram of Campbellsville, was traveling south on South Central Avenue. Ingram lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line, and struck a 2007 Nissan Mini-Van being operated by 48 year old Toni Burress also of Campbellsville. Burress was transported by Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS for possible injuries.
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Posted by John Humphress on Sep 17, 2011
(9-16-2011 9:28pm) 44 year old, James R Davis of Campbellsville was operating a 2001 Ford north on Old Lebanon Road when he lost control of his vehicle and struck the Minit Mart sign at the intersection of Old Lebanon Road and North Shore Drive. Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner, Terry Dabney.
Agencies involved: Campbellsville Police Dept, Taylor County Sheriffs Dept, Campbellsville – Taylor EMS, Campbellsville Fire Dept, and the Taylor County Coronor.
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