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Tennessee man arrested in investigation of Glasgow vape shop

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug trafficking charges. According to a release, Glasgow Police Department detectives arrested Mina Sadek of Brentwood, Tennessee, on an indictment warrant on a charge of trafficking in hemp greater than five pounds. GPD says the indictment is related to an investigation of the Purple Haze Vape Store located at 199 N L…

Juvenile dead after head-on crash in Adair County

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Adair County. According to a release, KSP Post 15 troopers were contacted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office to assist in an investigation of a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 206 Friday morning. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old female juvenile…

Authorities investigating apparent murder-suicide in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Laurel County. According to a release, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Barbourville City Police Department are jointly investigating the incident that happened on June 6. Laurel County Sheriff John Root says county law enforcement received an alert from the Barbourville City Police that a…

Hopkinsville police investigating weekend car break-ins

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is investigating a string of car thefts. According to a social media post, HPD is asking the public for video surveillance footage from Friday evening through early Saturday and Saturday evening through Sunday morning. HPD says it is seeking video that shows suspicious activity, groups of juveniles, or a group of young men…

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in burglary investigation

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a burglary. According to a social media post, GCSO responded to a home burglary on Grayson Springs Road on the evening of June 5. GCSO is asking the community for assistance in identifying the suspect (photo above). The public can provide information on the burglary and suspect to…

Kangaroo located in Kentucky, safely returned to owner

Source: Kentucky State Police/Trooper Kearney. RICHMOND, Ky. – A kangaroo is back home safe after it was spotted in Kentucky this week. According to an update on Friday by Trooper Justin Kearney, public affairs officer with Kentucky State Police Post Seven, troopers received a call regarding a red tail kangaroo just before 11 a.m. Thursday morning. Kearney says the animal…

Dundee Fire Department treasurer allegedly stole thousands from agency

Source: K105. DUNDEE, Ky. – The Dundee Fire Department treasurer is behind bars after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the agency. That’s according to a report by K105, which says the Kentucky State Police confirmed 48-year-old Amanda Sipla of Hartford was arrested Wednesday afternoon. K105 further states she was charged with theft by unlawful taking (over $10,000, less than…

Bowling Green Police Department to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, June 12. Police say the checkpoints will include the 800 block of Lovers Lane, the 1900 block of Scottsville Road, the 1400 block of Campbell Lane, the 2500 block of Russellville Road and the 3000 block of Louisville Road. According to…

Traffic impact expected in Barren County during 400-mile Yard Sale

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is advising drivers to travel cautiously as the 400-mile Yard Sale continues this week. Authorities say the sale is taking place through June 7, and drivers should expect increased traffic, pedestrians and vehicles entering and exiting roadways. In this area, deputies say to pay particular attention in the area of Edmonton…

Injuries reported following Adair County crash, roadway shut down

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – An Adair County roadway is shut down following a crash. According to a social media post, Adair County Emergency Management and other agencies are responding to a motor vehicle collision with injuries in the area of 13075 Liberty Road, near Tabernacle Christian Church, in the northern section of the county. Emergency personnel set up a detour…