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2 indicted in alleged fraudulent use of Green County Fire Department funds

GREENSBURG, Ky. – Two people are facing charges following an alleged theft case from the Green County Fire Department. According to the Greensburg Police Department, officers arrested Joshua Gupton and Amelia “Brooke” Gupton on Thursday on charges stemming from the case. Joshua Gupton is charged with theft by unlawful taking all others between $10,000 and $1,000,000, fraudulent use of a…

Multiple units respond to structure fire at mobile home park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple agencies are on scene of a reported structure fire in Warren County Thursday evening. According to Warren County fire coordinator Bill Rector, units responded for a reported fire at Northbrook Mobile Home Park off of Louisville Road. Richardsville fire chief Brian Lee confirms there were no injuries, however, several pets are believed to have died…

UPS employees identified in fatal Louisville plane crash

Source: Governor Andy Beshear/official Facebook page of Governor Andy Beshear. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Three UPS employees among the 12 killed in a deadly plane crash in Louisville have been identified. According to a statement by Nando Cesarone, UPS executive vice president of U.S. and UPS Airlines, the three UPS pilots on board of UPS Flight 2976 that were killed include…

Lt. Gov. Coleman, Kentucky State Police promote of 64 troopers and officers

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Multiple local members of law enforcement are among those being promoted with the Kentucky State Police. On Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police says it was joined by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. to recognize 64 troopers and officers who have been promoted to leadership roles. These include two majors, 11 captains, 20…

Man indicted in Muhlenberg child abuse investigation involving 7-month-old

GREENVILLE, Ky. – A Muhlenberg County man is formally charged with criminal abuse involving a 7-month-old. According to the Kentucky State Police, 23-year-old Tristan Bolton of Greenville was indicted on Oct. 24 on one count of first-degree criminal abuse. Authorities say Child Protective Services contacted KSP one month ago reporting a 7-month-old was being treated for multiple serious injuries. A…

Horse Cave man charged with drug possession after traffic stop

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Horse Cave man is behind bars following a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, the Greater Hardin County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Oct. 20 on a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Roberto Lopau of Horse Cave on South Dixie Street. Authorities say Lopau stated to a detective that he “wanted to…

Bowling Green woman charged with fleeing police in vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police in a vehicle on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a vehicle disregard a stop sign at the intersection of Glen Lily Road and Stubbins Street. Authorities say they initiated a traffic stop, however, the vehicle failed to stop….

Bowling Green man charged with child rape, sodomy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing child sexual abuse charges. The Bowling Green Police Department says it was contacted about allegations of sexual offenses involving Sergio Cruz Ramos, 45, of Bowling Green, on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, two juvenile victims told investigators that Cruz Ramos engaged in sexual acts with them. One of the…

Russellville Rural firefighter recovering after wrong-way crash, 1 arrested

Source: Russellville Rural Fire Department. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges and a Russellville Rural firefighter is recovering after a wrong-way crash. According to Russellville Rural Fire Department, firefighter Dustin Pierce was involved in the two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon. A uniform citation states the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday to U.S. 68/80 Bypass regarding the collision. Upon…

1 dead after being struck by a Christian County deputy, KSP says

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man is dead after being struck by a law enforcement vehicle in Christian County. Kentucky State Police says it is investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Wednesday evening in Hopkinsville. According to a release, the investigation indicates that a Christian County Sheriff’s Deputy was driving a marked police cruiser in response…