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Metcalfe County man charged after leading police on high-speed, multi-county pursuit

EDMONTON, Ky. – A Metcalfe County man faces several criminal charges after allegedly leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department located a motorcycle traveling at 100mph in a 55 mph zone on KY 1243 near Toby Hill on Saturday. An officer attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of KY 1243…

Portion of Glasgow square to close for Monday night event

Source: Warren County KY Government. GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers should be prepared for a Monday evening road closure. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the north side of the downtown square will closed on Monday, Sept. 14 for the Thank a Farmer event. Police say the closure will begin Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. All vehicles parked on the…

19-year-old man charged in death of Central City infant

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of an infant in Central City. According to the Central City Police Department, around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, officers responded to a reported disturbance in the 800 block of Harrison Avenue. Upon arrival, police say they spoke with the father of an 11-month-old….

Missing Hopkinsville teen found safe, police say

Source: Hopkinsville Police Department. UPDATE Sept. 14 at 2:32 p.m. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Police say Tavarion Burges has been found safe. Original Story  HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department says it is searching for a missing juvenile. According to police, 13-year-old Tavarion Burges was last seen around 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the 500 block of Country…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on wanted man

12:45pm Monday Update: Watt is now in custody. BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted man. According to ECSO, 30-year-old Jordan Watt currently has an active arrest warrant for felony criminal mischief and cannot be located. Watt is described as approximately 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds. ECSO says Watt frequents the Henry…

Barren County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses after undercover investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County man is charged with child sexual abuse offenses following an undercover investigation. On Sept. 12 at approximately 12:20 a.m., Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch investigators arrested 39-year-old Stephen Alan Wolfgang on charges related to child sexual abuse material. KSP says a search warrant was obtained on Sept. 11 after police say an undercover…

Armed man charged with assault after alleged altercation at Franklin fast-food restaurant

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after police say he possessed a firearm during an altercation inside a Simpson County fast food restaurant. According to the Franklin Police Department, officers responded to a report of an armed person inside Burger King on Nashville Road just before midnight Friday. After arriving at the scene, officers say they located…

Bear dead after reportedly entering Harlan County field house

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a bear is dead after it reportedly entered a Harlan County field house. According to authorities, troopers were contacted around 9:40 p.m. Thursday regarding a black bear that had accessed the James A. Cawood Field House. Authorities say a trooper discovered garbage outside of the field house and found a door…

Ohio man transported to Barren County to face sexual abuse charges involving minor

Photo source: Canva. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says a man is facing multiple charges related to sexual abuse of a minor. According to a release by the agency, on Friday, it returned 42-year-old Matthew David Campbell of Amelia, Ohio to Barren County amid an investigation into allegations of sexual activity involving a minor. Authorities say…