Kentucky State Police
Coverage of Kentucky State Police in the Nexus archive.
- Sheriff warns Macon County residents that Kentucky fugitive may be in the area
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office warns residents that a fugitive, Benny Sullivan, may be in the area after he fled on foot following a pursuit with Kentucky State Police near Barefoot Rd and Poplar Grove Road. The public is urged to contact the sheriff’s office if they spot him.
- Nashville man crashes into Kentucky pond after pursuit with deputies, sheriff’s office says
A Nashville man, Richard Rogers, was arrested after deputies pursued his vehicle, leading to a crash into a pond in Kentucky. The incident began with a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 24, during which Rogers fled, evading law enforcement before crashing through a residential yard into the water. He faces multiple charges related to the incident.
- 19-year-old found dead after not returning from a boat party with friends, authorities say
A 19-year-old woman was found dead in Grayson Lake five days after disappearing during a boat party with friends. Cameron Conley, 23, was arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated and admitted to consuming alcohol before the incident. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.
- 19-year-old found dead after not returning from a boat party with friends, authorities say
A 19-year-old woman, Marly Kinney, was found dead in Grayson Lake after going missing during a boat party with friends. A 23-year-old man, Cameron Conley, was arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated in connection to the incident.
- 19-year-old found dead after not returning from a boat party with friends, authorities say
A 19-year-old woman was found dead in Grayson Lake, Kentucky, five days after disappearing during a boat party with friends. Cameron Conley, 23, was arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated and reported being unable to locate the woman. The cause of death remains undetermined.
- Multiple people confirmed dead after Kentucky flooding
Multiple people were confirmed dead after severe flooding in central Kentucky, with three fatalities reported in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Governor Beshear declared a State of Emergency as floodwaters continued to rise, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid high water and for residents to prepare for flooding impacts.
- Multiple people confirmed dead after Kentucky flooding
Multiple people were confirmed dead after severe flooding in central Kentucky, with three deaths reported in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency as floodwaters continued to rise, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid high water.
- Multiple people confirmed dead after Kentucky flooding
Multiple people were confirmed dead after flooding in central Kentucky, including three in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Governor Beshear declared a State of Emergency as floodwaters continued to rise, with emergency responders addressing flooded roads and properties across several counties.
- Kentucky man charged with boating under the influence after female passenger, 19, goes missing
A 23-year-old Kentucky man, Cameron Conley, was charged with boating under the influence after a 19-year-old passenger, Marly Kinney, disappeared from his pontoon boat. Conley's blood alcohol content was nearly twice the legal limit, and authorities are searching for Kinney using sonar, K9 teams, and drones. Over 50 volunteers have joined the search, but no significant progress has been reported.
- Cops arrest boat operator reportedly drunk at the wheel when bikini-clad 19-year-old vanished in lake
Cameron P. Conley, 23, was arrested for boating under the influence after Kentucky State Police responded to a call to find Marly Kinney, a 19-year-old who vanished in a lake while wearing a bikini.
- KSP: Two spa employees, customer arrested in Oak Grove prostitution investigation
Two employees and a customer were arrested by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) at Golden Phoenix Spa in Oak Grove for prostitution and organized crime charges. A search warrant revealed items linked to sexual activity, and one employee was additionally charged with evading police. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging the public to provide information.
- Kentucky police identify suspect, victims in double homicide in Todd County
Kentucky police identified Elvis Belcher as the suspect in a triple shooting in Todd County that killed Denise Bullion and Jacqueline Bullion, with Belcher sustaining a self-inflicted injury. The incident occurred on June 20 near Gates Road in Elkton, and Belcher was hospitalized after the shooting.
- 69-year-old Kentucky man kills two women in shooting, police say
A 69-year-old Kentucky man is accused of killing two women in a shooting in Todd County, according to police. The incident occurred on Saturday, and authorities are investigating.
- Two women dead, man seriously injured in Kentucky shooting
Two women were killed and a man was seriously injured in a shooting in Todd County, Kentucky, on Saturday. The victims were found in a home and a nearby vehicle, with the man flown to a Nashville hospital. No suspects or victim identities have been released, and the Kentucky State Police are investigating.
- Police investigating triple shooting in Todd County
Police are investigating a triple shooting in Todd County, where three people were shot and are in critical condition. The incident occurred on Gates Road, and the Kentucky State Police have taken over the investigation.
- Three people seriously injured in Kentucky shooting
Three people were seriously injured in a shooting in Todd County, Kentucky, on Saturday. Two victims were found in a home, and a third was in a vehicle nearby. One was flown to a Nashville hospital, while the other two have life-threatening injuries. The Kentucky State Police are investigating.
- Kentucky State Police arrest 68-year-old in undercover child sex abuse probe
A 68-year-old Paducah man was arrested by Kentucky State Police following an undercover investigation into sharing child sexual exploitation images online. The investigation revealed he was distributing such images, leading to criminal charges.
- Mom charged with child abuse after toddler found with tattoo in ‘deplorable’ home: cops
Kentucky authorities arrested Brook McDaniel, a 27-year-old woman, for allegedly giving her 22-month-old child a tattoo. The child was found with a black dot tattoo on his arm and the family was living in 'deplorable' conditions. McDaniel is charged with fourth-degree assault – child abuse.
- Two 'dangerous' inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region
Two dangerous inmates, Michael Fogleman and James Smallwood, escaped from the Rowan County Detention Center in Kentucky, prompting a multi-agency manhunt led by the Kentucky State Police. The community is warned to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The investigation is ongoing.
- Kentucky man accused of kidnapping, killing woman and keeping her body under trailer before disposal
Ryan Todd Crawley is accused of kidnapping and killing April Arnett, storing her body under his trailer before disposing of it on the side of a road. He has pleaded not guilty to murder and kidnapping charges. The trial is set for May 17-28 next year.
- Wave of school bomb threats rocks Kentucky amid suspected robocall scheme, police say
A wave of school bomb threats has been reported across Kentucky, with authorities suspecting a robocalling campaign behind the threats. Preliminary findings suggest the calls may be part of a robocall campaign, and none of the threats have been deemed credible so far. The Kentucky State Police is investigating the incidents in coordination with local law enforcement agencies.
- Teen suspect in murder of two bank employees in Kentucky leads police on wild 130 mph chase
An 18-year-old suspect, Brailen Weaver, is facing federal charges for the April 30 murder of two U.S. Bank employees in Berea, Kentucky, following a high-speed chase where he reached speeds up to 130 mph before crashing. Weaver is accused of armed bank robbery and using a firearm to kill 35-year-old Breanna Edwards and 42-year-old Brian Switzer, with evidence linking him to the crime through surveillance, social media, and a silver BMW.
- Two Kentucky bank employees shot and killed during robbery, police hunting suspect
Two bank employees were shot and killed during a robbery at a U.S. Bank branch in Berea, Kentucky. A suspect described as 6-foot-3 wearing a gray-and-white hoodie fled the scene, and law enforcement agencies are actively searching for him using helicopters, drones, and K-9 units.
- 2 employees killed in Kentucky bank robbery, suspect at large, police say
Two employees were killed during a bank robbery at a U.S. Bank in Brea, Kentucky. The suspect is currently at large, according to Kentucky State Police.
- Former colleagues detail CHP captain’s spiral before alleged murder-for-hire plot against husband
Former California Highway Patrol captain Julie Harding is alleged to have orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot against her estranged husband, Michael Harding, who was killed by Thomas O’Donnell in 2022. Colleagues testified about Harding's erratic behavior, and while no direct evidence linked O’Donnell to the murder weapon, phone records connected him to Harding. Harding later died by suicide after O’Donnell's arrest.