Richardsville
CRIME & SAFETY
Child predator faces dozen years in federal prison
A Tompkinsville man was sentenced at U.S. District Court in Bowling Green to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for attempted online enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Matthew Warren Burkhard, 36, communicated with an undercover law enforcement agent he believed to be a 14-year-old female, and during those communications, he […] The post Child predator faces dozen years in federal prison appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Robertson County Man Charged in Fatal Kentucky Crash
Robertson County Man Charged in Fatal Kentucky Crash. ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A Robertson County man is facing numerous charges following a fatal crash in Kentucky that claimed one life. The collision, which occurred in the 300 block of Lovers Lane, MAP resulted in the death of a Bowling Green KY mother of two.
Man charged with DUI after wreck in Horse Cave
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges in relation to operating a motor vehicle under the influence in Hart County. According to a uniform citation by the Kentucky State Police, troopers were dispatched around 10:52 p.m. Monday for a reckless driver on Interstate 65 southbound.
Dog dies in Richardsville structure fire
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A dog is dead after a structure fire in Richardsville Wednesday morning. Just after 6:30 a.m., the Richardsville Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Mt. Olivet Road near Ephram White Park, according to an RFD Facebook post. Responding authorities said smoke was coming...
Wanted man arrested after police pursuit involving stolen vehicle from Bowling Green
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man is facing charges after authorities say a truck stolen out of Bowling Green was involved in a pursuit. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says around 1 p.m. Wednesday, deputies were notified that Tennessee authorities were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle from the Nashville and Clarksville area.
Tompkinsville man sentenced to nearly 13 years for crimes against minor
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - A Tompkinsville man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison this week for attempted crimes against a minor. According to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, Matthew W. Burkhard, 36, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for one count of attempted online enticement of a minor.
Holt, Plaisme Trial Still On Track For August
Two Clarksville men charged with offenses related to the May 2022 murder of Oak Grove teen Gailon Toler remain on track for a trial set to begin August 12 in Hopkinsville. During Wednesday’s Christian County Circuit Court, Judge Andrew Self confirmed a July 22 mediation conducted by retired Warren County Judge Steve Wilson for defendants Tyron Holt and Omega Plaisme didn’t bring any resolution before jury selection.
Fraternal Order of Police hosts Shop with a Cop
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With back to school season in full swing, the Fraternal Order of Police in Bowling Green hosted their annual Shop with a Cop at Meijer. This event allows for families in need to get the school supplies necessary for the upcoming year. Each family gets...
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