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Cheyenne Jenkins jailed after being found drunk at Parkway Place Apartments
19-year-old Cheyenne Jenkins was found intoxicated at the Parkway Place Apartments on July 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Jenkins, who had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her. Jenkins was asked if she had consumed any alcohol, and she admitted that she had. Upon further investigation, officers found that Jenkins was 19 years old. Jenkins was taken into custody for public intoxication and underage drinking.
Soldier Zarria Barton flees traffic stop after speeding on Fort Campbell Boulevard
20-year-old Soldier Zarria Barton was seen speeding in a red Chevy Camaro on Fort Campbell Boulevard at 7:50 a.m. on June 24th. Officers observed her going 67mph and attempted to make a traffic stop, but they lost sight of Barton after she sped off. Through further investigation, officers received Barton’s vehicle tags and called on her for an interview. During the interview, Barton confessed that she was the driver who evaded the traffic stop and recalled the incident for officers. Barton was taken into custody for evading arrest and speeding on July 5th.
Austin Bateman assaults police officer after he’s seen dragging his sister into apartment
27-year-old Austin Bateman was involved in a domestic altercation with his sister, Ashley Bateman, while at the Solis Apartments on Needmore Road on July 5th. Officers responded to an assault occurring at the residence. When officers arrived, they could hear a female screaming, “No!” After this, officers proceeded to run upstairs and observed Austin dragging Ashley, his sister, into an apartment by her arm. Officers then instructed Austin to release Ashley, which he did. Austin proceeded to drop Ashley and began charging at the officers while screaming and cursing. Officers then grabbed Bateman by his shirt and placed him on the ground. After this, Bateman got up on his knees and swung at an officer, striking him on the left side of his chin. Bateman was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for assault on a first responder and domestic assault.
Woman Charged With Assaulting Her Boyfriend
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with assaulting her boyfriend on Braden Street Sunday morning. Hopkinsville Police say they were called for an altercation and found that a man had come home early from work and found his girlfriend 32-year-old Shanterica Battle with another man. When law enforcement arrived Battle was...
What did Andy Beshear do before being governor? Kentucky native could be Kamala Harris' VP.
The announcement that President Joe Biden will end his reelection bid on Sunday leaves people wonderingwho will lead the Democratic party this November. While Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement, there's talk of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as a possible vice president nominee, along with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Man Injured In Hopkinsville Crash
A wreck on West 2nd Street in Hopkinsville sent a man to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Hopkinsville Police say a car was eastbound when it collided with a northbound SUV on South McPherson Avenue. The driver of the SUV was treated and transported by Hopkinsville EMS to Jennie Stuart Health...
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flooding Possible
Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents should prepare for a week marked by scattered thunderstorms and showers, as predicted by the US National Weather Service in Louisville. Although no single day is expected to be completely rained out, the persistent nature of the precipitation may lead to localized flooding, particularly in southern Kentucky.
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
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