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KSP searching for 2 teens who escaped from state custody

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. – Authorities are searching for two missing juveniles who escaped the Woodsbend Youth Development Center in Morgan County. According to Kentucky State Police, 16-year-old Matthew Wren, of Whitley County, and 16-year-old Charles Orr, of Grant County, were last seen Thursday evening. They were wearing navy short-sleeve T-shirts, navy sweatshirts, khaki pants, white socks and black shoes. Wren…

2 accused of trafficking juvenile victim in Marion County

LEBANON, Ky. – Two people are accused of trafficking a juvenile victim in Marion County, authorities say. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were conducting a separate, unrelated investigation earlier this year when they discovered evidence of human trafficking involving the juvenile victim. Troopers say after an extensive investigation, a grand jury returned indictments for 59-year-old James Greg Boswell…

Man charged after reported vehicle pursuit in Hart County

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported vehicle pursuit in Hart County on Thursday night. According to a uniform citation, shortly before 10 p.m., a Hart County Sheriff’s Department deputy measured a vehicle traveling 83 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone in the 5300 block of South Dixie Highway. According to the…

Multiple vehicle break-ins reported in Allen and Warren counties

Scottsville police say they believe this clothing belongs to a suspect in the case. If you have information on these break-ins and thefts, contact local law enforcement immediately.Photo courtesy of Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Several vehicle break-ins have been reported throughout Allen County and Warren County, police say. On Friday, Scottsville police stated this includes multiple vehicles that…

Man pleads guilty to charges connected to fatal hit-and-run on Louisville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in a fatal hit-and-run case. According to court records, 43-year-old Michael Mestas of Bowling Green entered a guilty plea on Oct. 30. Mestas’ original charges included vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident/failure…

2 Bowling Green men arrested after pursuit exceeding 120 mph in Logan County

AUBURN, Ky. – Two men are accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit in Logan County on Thursday evening. Sheriff Stephen Stratton says a sergeant observed a vehicle traveling east on U.S. 68/80 near Cemetery Road reaching speeds exceeding 100 mph. The sergeant says the vehicle did not have a license plate and was traveling without lights. The vehicle…

2 young children transported for treatment after crash in Adair County

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – Two young children were transported for treatment after a reported crash in Adair County. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, a single-vehicle collision occurred on Little Cake Road Thursday involving three children. Authorities say preliminary investigation shows the vehicle was traveling westbound on Little Cake Road when it traveled off of the road and entered…

BGPD Deputy Chief receives award for efforts to advance law enforcement

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green Police Department colonel is being recognized statewide for her efforts. Deputy Chief Penny Bowles received the Melvin Shein Award from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council Thursday in Louisville. BGPD says the prestigious award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in advancing the law enforcement profession throughout…

KSP Post 3 celebrating promotion of Trooper to Sergeant

Photo source: Kentucky State PoliceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 is celebrating the promotion of a Trooper. According to a release, Trooper Brian Graves was promoted to sergeant and will be assigned to KSP Post 3. “We are excited and proud to have Brian at the Sergeant position here at Post 03, it is always great to…