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Kentucky State Police investigating murder in Marshall County
POSSUM TROT, Ky. (KFVS) - Kentucky State Police Post 1 is investigating a murder in Marshall County after locating a deceased man with a gunshot wound. Around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, KSP Post 1 received a call from the US Forestry Service regarding an abandoned vehicle that was located in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
Rollover crash sends two to Paducah hospital
A rollover crash in McCracken County sent two people to a local hospital on Friday night. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred in the 300 block of Said Road. Deputies said 16-year-old Zachary Chester of Marshall County was driving the vehicle when it left the roadway,...
Ky. State Police identify person of interest
CALVERT CITY, Ky. (KFVS) - Kentucky State Police Post 1 has identified a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. According to KSP, the above images were provided by businesses in the Calvert City area of Marshall County. At this moment, there is no information released on the reason KSP was seeking the man.
Paducah woman jailed on drug related charges
A Paducah woman was arrested Thursday following a drug investigation. The McCracken County Sheriff's Office said 34 year old Maggie L Hatcher was arrested at a West Jefferson Street residence. During the past few months, tips had been received alleging illegal drug activity was taking place at the residence. During...
Downed power line impacts travel along U.S. 45 in Metropolis
METROPOLIS, IL — The Metropolis Police Department confirms a downed power line along U.S. 45 near the Metropolis Walgreens is impacting travel and redirecting traffic around the area. The police department confirmed no one was injured and are working to clear the scene. The Metropolis Police Department says a...
McCracken County Sheriff’s Office searching for vape theft suspect
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public regarding an ongoing burglary investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, the burglary took place at around 1 a.m. on Monday, June 24, and again at around 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 27. In both instances, a male suspect forced entry into “Vapors 4 U” located at 5320 Hinkleville Road in Paducah, and removed vape items from the business.
Sheriff's department makes drug trafficking arrest on U.S. 45 North
MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Graves County Sheriff's Department arrested Mayfield residents Edward Ellegood, 50, and Amber Zib-Poot, 39, on drug trafficking charges Friday. According to a media release from the department, Deputy Peyton Jackson and Deputy Austin Ramage conducted a traffic stop on their vehicle at approximately 1:10 a.m. on U.S. 45 North between Mayfield and Hickory.
Mayfield man jailed on drug charges
A Mayfield man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Marshall County Thursday. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office said 41 year old Richard Heard's vehicle was stopped on Gilbertsville Highway at Cirrito Lane. Heard was charged with possession of a controlled substance and other traffic offenses.
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