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Man wanted for child sexual exploitation offenses arrested in Portland

PORTLAND, Tenn. – The Portland Police Department arrested a man wanted for child sex crimes Friday. According to PPD, officers responded to an alert by Portland’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. The system indicated that a registered owner of a vehicle had active arrest warrants. Officers say that after confirming the information, they identified and arrested Anthony Walker. Walker…

1 dead after 3-vehicle collision in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Logan County on Thursday. According to a release by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Thursday at 11:09 p.m. to a three-vehicle collision on U.S. 79 South near the Todd County line. Authorities say a preliminary investigation says a Nissan driven by 43-year-old Jennifer Danner of…

Wreck involving motorcycle reported in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle reportedly impacted traffic Monday in Clarksville, Tennessee, authorities say. Clarksville police say they responded to a wreck with injuries on Fort Campbell Boulevard at Ringgold Road. Authorities say the crash occurred around 8:48 a.m. Police say the status of the injuries involved is unknown at this time. Additional information…

Victim identified as 20-year-old Bowling Green man after drowning at Nolin Lake

Source: Canva. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is dead after a reported drowning at Nolin Lake on Sunday. According to the Edmonson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 20-year-old Dartel Long Jr. of Bowling Green. The coroner’s office states the incident occurred on the evening of July 19. Emergency personnel responded to Juniper Lane…

Nashville man charged with fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Nashville, Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after an alleged high-speed pursuit in Bowling Green Friday night. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle traveling 112 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 65. Authorities say when they attempted to stop the vehicle, it turned off all…

Beaver Dam police seek information on truck involved in hit-and-run

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run. According to BDPD, a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with a motorcycle on North Main Street near McDonald’s. Officers say after the collision, the truck fled the scene south on Main Street. No injuries have been reported at this time. Information on the vehicle can be…

Bonnieville man charged with attempted arson involving barn

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A Bonnieville man is facing an attempted arson charge after allegedly planning to burn a barn down. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call regarding a male breaking windows at a home and trying to burn a barn with gasoline. Authorities say the male was identified as 22-year-old Blake Boleware of Bonnieville….

KYTC announces traffic pattern change in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is set to begin work on intersection projects in Monroe County. According to a release, crews will begin work on a traffic pattern change at the intersection of KY 163 (Tompkinsville Bypass) and KY 100 (Center Point Road) on Monday. KYTC says the new traffic pattern will remove truck climbing lanes in…

Bowling Green Fire Department responds to fire at Stadium Park Plaza

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Stadium Park Plaza Sunday. BGFD Public Information Office Elyse Jonker says units responded at 3:19 pm. Firefighters located and controlled a small fire in the storage room of The Underground Deli. The parking structure was closed for a short time, according to an announcement during…