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Hoptown Hosedown kicks off at Joe Mumford Park, more to come | PHOTOS
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Kids were able to beat the heat with Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation on Tuesday. As temperatures peaked at 92 degrees, the Hopkinsville Fire Department extended their ladder on a firetruck to spray a hose on the basketball court at Joe Mumford Park. Kids...
County Commission set to hear proposed 2024-25 budget with property tax rate set at $2.18
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Commission will be presented with the proposed 2024-25 budget on Monday, July 8, which includes a proposal to increase the property tax from the certified rate to $2.18 per $100 of assessed value. The certified tax rate for the county was...
Hopkinsville Woman Charged With Manslaughter In Todd County
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with manslaughter on Tuesday after an investigation into an Elkton man’s death last month. Todd County Sheriff’s deputies say they investigated the death of a 21-year-old man who was found to have died on June 18th from a fentanyl overdose, which was confirmed following an autopsy.
Timothy Shadwick free on $0 bond after indicted by Grand Jury for aggravated kidnapping
A Montgomery County Grandy Jury indicted 35-year-old Timothy Lee Shadwick for aggravated kidnapping and coercion on June 14th, 2024. The indictment alleges that on or about May 19th, 2023, Shadwick unlawfully and knowingly removed or confined Nani Shadwick to interfere with their liberty while possessing or by threatening the use of a deadly weapon and, through coercion, attempted to influence Nani Shadwick to withhold truthful testimony, testify falsely, or be absent from an official proceeding against him, at a time where Nani Shadwick was a witness.
Gregory Townsend headbutts wife when she tells him to get a job
53-year-old Gregory Keith Townson had a domestic incident with his wife, Victoria Medina, at their High Street residence at 7:11 a.m. on June 14th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Medina, who stated that she and Townson had a dispute regarding him not working. During their argument, Townson got in her face and headbutted her, hitting her nose, which popped and made her believe it had broken. Then, Medina separated herself from him and alerted the authorities. When officers spoke with Townson, he told them that if he headbutted her, it was an accident. Townson was later taken into custody for domestic assault.
Store Security Check Leads to Foot Chase With Police
A Hopkinsville Police officer who stopped to make a routine check at a convenience store ended up in a foot pursuit that ended with the arrest of a Herndon man. Sgt. Mike Felts said he got out at the Dodge Store on West 7th Street just before midnight Monday to check on the clerks inside and noticed 39-year-old Richard Anderson walking away from the front of the store quickly and then running behind the Dollar General Store next door.
Hopkinsville Police Again Use Video to Make Theft Arrest
The Hopkinsville Police Department continues to use video surveillance systems to help make arrests in the cases in which they work. The latest came early Monday and led to the arrest of a Hopkinsville man charged with stealing property from a vehicle at the Huck’s Gas Station on Lafayette Road.
Jacqueline Pratt Cagle strangles daughter for not cleaning her room
49-year-old Jacqueline Bredalee Pratt Cagle had a domestic altercation with her daughter, Jane Pratt, at their West Creek Coyote Trail apartment on June 15th. Responding officers spoke with Jane, who stated that she and Jacqueline argued over not cleaning her room, during which Jacqueline came up to her and punched her in the face. Jane added that her mother then pushed her against the wall in the bedroom and placed her hands around her throat, hindering her breathing for a few seconds and leaving visible abrasions. Cagle was later taken into custody for aggravated domestic assault.
Visit Hopkinsville director shares upcoming tours, activities
As tourism continues to grow across the state, Amy Rogers the executive director of Visit Hopkinsville, appeared at Tuesday’s Hopkinsville Rotary Club meeting to share some tours and activities that are coming to the community. In collaboration with other convention and visitor’s bureaus across the state, Rogers says Hopkinsville...
Maggie Von Beltz jailed after tampering with evidence during another person’s arrest
23-year-old Maggie Von Beltz was seen tampering with evidence at her Walnut Street apartment residence on June 17th. While officers were in the process of taking Xavier Gatewood into custody, Beltz interfered with the arrest by reaching into Gatewood’s pockets and removing items. Officers then stopped belts by grabbing her hand and told her to release the item, but at that time, she flung the item towards the grass. Once more officers arrived on the scene, Beltz was detained, and they located the item she got from Gatewood’s pockets. The item appeared to be a small clear jar with an oily residue that had the smell of marijuana. Officers then noticed a yellow-looking wax substance with a strong odor of marijuana lying on the concrete. The wax was tested, and it came back positive for THC. When asked about the situation, Beltz told officers she reached into Gatewood’s pockets so that she could give them the THC wax. Beltz was then taken into custody for tampering with evidence.
Kristy Howell jailed after authorities find two deceased dogs in her garage
44-year-old Kristy Howell was caught having two dead dogs in her garage at her Sherwood Hills Drive residence on June 12th. On that day, officers responded to an animal cruelty call at the residence, and upon arrival, they spoke with Emily Goodfield, an animal control officer. Goodfield informed the officers that two dogs were found deceased in the garage of the house, and she suspected that the dogs had died from starvation. Officers then contacted Joshua Howell, who stated that his ex-wife, Kristy, is the only person who lives in the house and has guardianship of the dogs. Officers were unable to contact Kristy, so a warrant was issued. Kristy was caught and taken into custody for two counts of aggravated animal cruelty on June 17th.
DUI: Brittny Bailey jailed after several drinks at Electric Cowboy
35-year-old Brittny Bailey was seen driving under the influence at an intersection on 101st Airborne Division Parkway and Peachers Mill Road on June 15th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Bailey, who, upon initial contact, showed signs of intoxication. When officers asked if she drank any alcohol, Bailey admitted to drinking several drinks before leaving the troubled Electric Cowboy. When officers asked Bailey to perform sobriety, she accepted. However, she performed poorly on all tests. After being informed of implied consent, she agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.192 BAC%. Bailey was then taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Dequaveion Moore punches officer in face after stealing from Walmart
20-year-old Dequaveion Orease Moore stole merchandise from the Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard at 12:36 p.m. on June 14th. Upon arrival, officers observed him walking toward the exit without paying for the items he had. They attempted to stop him, during which Moore struck one of them in the face and fled. Moore was later taken into custody for shoplifting, assault on a first responder, and evading arrest.
Red, White and Oooh! Provides Hopkinsville With Free Fireworks Show
If rain and storms hold off Thursday night, Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation will play host to their annual fireworks show. Marketing and Events Coordinator Rachel Sanders said there will be plenty to do at Ruff Park, off North Drive, starting at 7:00. WHVO and WKDZ sponsor the event, and as...
County Commissioner Rickey Ray endorses Republican Joe Smith for State Representative, District 68
CLARKSVILLE, TN – I am proud to express my enthusiastic endorsement of Joe Smith for State Representative of District 68. With the imminent retirement of Deputy Speaker Curtis Johnson as the District 68 representative after two decades of stellar service, it is crucial to find a candidate who has the knowledge, experience, and ability to forge successful relationships and make a positive impact for the residents of District 68. The only candidate with those qualities is Joe Smith.
Ten Officers graduate Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA)
CLARKSVILLE, TN – On June 20, 2024, 10 Clarksville Police Officers graduated from the twelve-week basic police school at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) in Nashville, TN. They were hired on November 6, 2023, and completed several weeks of in-house training along with their first phase of...
Hopkinsville man served with warrant for first-degree assault
A Hopkinsville man has been charged with first-degree assault. Little information was immediately available, but a warrant served by the Hopkinsville Police Department against 36-year-old Jamario Whitlock of Hopkinsville has charged him with first-degree assault domestic violence. The charge is in relation to an incident that occurred on June 5...
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