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Call the Police if You See One of These Outside Your House in Kentucky!
In today’s world, being aware of your surroundings and understanding the potential threats in your community is more crucial than ever. The safety of our homes and neighborhoods in Kentucky relies heavily on our vigilance and proactive measures. While it’s important not to live in constant fear, staying informed about what to look out for can make all the difference in preventing crime and ensuring peace of mind. This article explores various suspicious objects and activities you should be aware of, particularly in Kentucky, and what actions to take if you encounter them.
Kentucky Man Killed By Fellow Customer In Gun Shop After They Accidentally Shot Him
In a tragic series of events, a Kentucky man died at a local gun shop after a fellow customer accidentally shot him. The customer had been manipulating the firearm. In a statement, the Kentucky State Police's Campbellsburg Post, Post 5, said that the shooting happened in Carroll County on Saturday, June 29. They are currently investigating exactly what happened, but the shooting happened at the Humphrey's Double H Sales gun shop.
Law enforcement continue tackling drug epidemic
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police released its 2023 Crime in Kentucky report. According to the report, drug and narcotic offenses increased from 2022, being the second highest behind larceny and theft. Trooper Matt Gayheart, KSP Post 13 Public Affairs Officer, said they see drugs in the community every...
Elizabethtown Woman Dies In House Fire
A Monday night blaze has claimed the life of an Elizabethtown woman. The woman, identified by Hardin County Coroner Pat Elmore as 75 year-old Brenda “Barbara” Stewart was discovered inside the home. Her cause of death is undetermined pending results of an autopsy. Steve Masterson has been Stewart’s...
5 Most Hazardous Cities in Kentucky: Violent Crime Rates Soar in 2022
Top 5 Most Hazardous Cities in Kentucky for 2022 – A Must-Read Before You Move Rising Crime Rates in Kentucky – Louisville Tops the List of Most Violent Cities According to the Southwest Journal, if you’re from Kentucky, you know there’s more to worry about than just Wildcats fans in Lexington and illegal distillers in […]
Kentucky Authorities Seize Guns and Drugs in Major Operation
Over the past week, detectives from the Lexington Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Winchester Police Department, Gateway Area Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted a joint investigation into several out-of-state suspects involved in trafficking narcotics into Lexington. During this meticulous operation, 27 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.5...
Kentucky felon sentenced to 8 years in prison for child exploitation material
FRANKFORT, KY — On June 20, 41-year-old Jason Pitcock of Fountain Run was sentenced to eight years in prison for the possession and viewing of child exploitation material. The Department of Criminal Investigations' Special Victims Unit in the Office of the Attorney General investigated the case and Monroe County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jesse Stockton prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Crime Report Show Increase In Human Trafficking
Kentucky State Police’s newly released ‘Crime in Kentucky’ report covers a wide range of serious crimes committed across the commonwealth. While human trafficking crimes make up a small percentage of overall offenses in Kentucky (0.03%), they have made the biggest jump, percentagewise. The report shows a nearly 40 percent rise from 2022 to 2023.
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