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Two Vehicle Crash on Highway 55 & Lone Valley Road Injures One Person Monday Morning

On Monday, March 25, 2024 at approximately 7:17 a.m., Campbellsville Police responded to the intersection of Kentucky Highway 55 and Lone Valley Road in reference to a collision with injuries, Police Chief Shannon Wilson told 99.9 The Big Dawg  that officers responded and determined that a 2003 Ford Ranger operated by 19-year old Luis D. Leon Cadenas of Florida, was traveling eastbound on Lone Valley Road attempting to cross Kentucky 55. Leon Cadenas struck a 2012 GMC Sierra operated by 62-year old Jeffrey W. Campbell of Greensburg. Campbell was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for non-life threatening injuries, while Leon Cadenas was not injured. 

Ofiicer Adam Black investigated the Monday morning mishap.

 

Campbellsville Business Damaged by Fire Saturday Afternoon

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working dryer fire Saturday afternoon at Due Dirty Laundry at 206 Nancy Cox Drive in Campbellsville, fire chief Chris Taylor told 99.9 the Big Dawg that upon arrival, firefighters found moderate smoke coming from the structure and flames coming from the dryer with extension to the walls.

Firefighters extinguished the fire, searched for occupants and provided overhaul, the cause of the fire is related to a commercial dryer, the alarmed sounded at 3:51pm.

No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. 

 

Firefighters Responding: 18

 

Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Engine 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, and Chief

 

Elderly Adair County Man Murdered, Man Charged, KSP Investigates

COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 23, 2024) – On the morning of March 23, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a call from Adair County 911 Center for assistance.  Adair County Sheriff’s Department requested investigative assistance regarding a shooting incident at a residence on Old Montpelier Road in Adair County.

Detectives launched an investigation into the incident and determined that Joseph South, age 57 of Columbia, was in the process of being evicted from the residence he was renting from Earl Coffey, age 86 of Columbia.  Mr. South arrived at Mr. Coffey’s residence and fired several rounds from a firearm into the residence.  In the process of the incident, Mr. Coffey suffered fatal injuries from apparent gunshot wounds.  Four other individuals were also in the residence at the time of the incident.

Joseph South was located and detained at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office.  Detective Dexter Colvin arrested and charged Mr. South with Murder and 4 counts of Wanton Endangerment – 1st degree.  Mr. South was lodged in the Adair County Jail.

The investigation continues and is being led by Detective Dexter Colvin.  He was assisted by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County EMS, Adair County Coroner’s Office, and other KSP Troopers and Detectives.

Taylor County Man Pronounced Dead Sunday Afternoon after Friday Shooting, Shooter Now Faces Murder Charge

The man shot Friday on old Lebanon Road in Campbellsville has died, Taylor County Sheriff Dickie Benningfield told 99.9 The Big Dawg News that Patrick Russell age 61 of Campbellsville was prounced deceased Sunday afternoon at 5:30pm at UK Hospital in Lexington.

Russell was shot in the head by Nathaniel Tristan Richerson age 41 of Lexington, his charge will be upgraded to murder.

Richerson is lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

Sgt. Mark Dicken with the Taylor County Sheriffs Dept is investigating.

Campbellsville Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Thousands of Dollars from Columbia Business where he was Employed


An arrest was made in Taylor County, KY on Friday, March 15, 2024 in connection to a theft case opened by the Columbia Police Department in January. 
 

The investigation began when a local retailer in Columbia had noticed discrepancies and alerted authorities. The investigation found that throughout 2023, an employee of the business had taken $29,000 in various increments. Findings were presented to a Grand Jury which resulted in an indictment warrant for the individual's arrest. 
 

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office later served the indictment warrant on Nicholas Neville, 32, of Campbellsville, KY charging him with theft by unlawful taking over $10,000 and unlawful access to a computer 1st degree, both felonies. Neville was taken into custody and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.


Detective Evan Burton was the investigating officer.
 

Kentucky State Police Arrests Two Russell County Individuals in a Criminal Child Abuse Investigation

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (March 16, 2024) – On March 15, 2024, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a call of a possible criminal child abuse that had occurred earlier this week in Russell Springs. A KSP Trooper spoke with an individual in Green County in regards to the safety of his children. 

The Trooper learned that on March 12, 2024, a 10-month-old child had been taken to the Russell County Hospital and transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital by helicopter for treatment of serious injuries. The child’s injuries were reported to the hospital, and the Russell Springs Police Department, to have been sustained after being attacked by an unknown stray dog. Russell County first responders had responded to the area and attempted to locate the stray dog but their efforts were unsuccessful.

On March 15, 2024, Troopers responded to a residence on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs to speak with the child’s mother, Emily McKinney, and her boyfriend, Joe Johnson. As the investigation progressed, Troopers determined the dog that had attacked the child actually belonged to Ms. McKinney and Mr. Johnson and was not a stray.  Mr. Johnson had concealed the location of the couple’s dog after the incident causing local first responders to use resources searching for a stray dog that did not exist.

As a result of the investigation, Emily McKinney, age 27 of Russell Springs, was arrested and charged with the following charges:

  • Criminal Abuse 1st Degree – Child 12 or Under
  • Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
  • False Report Which Generates an Emergency Response

Joe Johnson, age 30 of Russell Springs, was also placed under arrest and charged with the following charges:

  • Tampering with Physical Evidence
  • False Report Which Generates an Emergency Response

Both individuals were lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. The investigation is being conducted and is ongoing by Trooper First Class Clint Bale.

Lexington Man Charged With Attempted Murder of Taylor County Man


A Lexington man was arrested after shooting his stepfather on Friday afternoon on Old Lebanon Road in Campbellsville.

 

Taylor County Sheriff Dickie Benningfield told 99.9 The Big Dawg News that Nathaniel Tristan Richerson, 41 of Lexington, is charged with shooting Patrick Russell, 61 of Campbellsville, in the head.

 

Mr. Russell was taken to the UK Medical Center in Lexington; Richerson was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. 


The incident occurred just after 1pm Friday afternoon and Sgt. Mark Dicken investigated.

Taylor County Home Destroyed By Fire Monday Afternoon

Taylor County Fire Department was dispatched to house fire Monday just after 2pm at 765 Soule Chapel Road for a vehicle fire inside an attached garage, upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire in the garage and attic areas extending into the residence.
The cause of the fire appears to be the result of a mechanical issues with the vehicle, no injuries were reported.
 
Responding TCFD Units: Engine 60, Engine 62, Tanker 65 and 18 firefighters. Campbellsville Fire Rescue responded Engine 1 for additional water.
Assisting Agencies:
Campbellsville Taylor County EMS
Campbellsville Taylor County Emergency Communications Center
Taylor County RECC

Injury Accident Investigated on Campbellsville Road in Adair County

An Adair county man was airlifted after an a three vehicle accident on Campbellsville Road Tuesday afternoon at 4:43pm, sheriff Josh Brockman told 99.9 The Big Dawg News that the collision occurred when Charles Barnes, age 91 of Columbia was operating a 2016 Kia attempted to make a turn from a private drive onto KY55 when he pulled into the path of a 2013 Chevy Cruze operated by Michael Keene, age 63 of Columbia who was traveling south on KY55. 

Keene was unable to avoid contact with Barnes striking Barnes vehicle in Drivers side, Keene’s vehicle then spun into the northbound lane of KY55 where it was struck by a 2015 Nissan being operated by Elmer Yoder,age 32 of Columbia who was traveling north. 

Barnes was treated on scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ  Samson of Columbia where he was then airlifted by helicopter to University of Louisville.  

A passenger in Keene’s vehicle was treated on scene and then transported to TJ Samson of Columbia for additional treatment.

  

Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch investigaed the collision and was assisted by Deputy Jason Camfield .  

Agencies responding were Adair County 911 , Adair County Sheriff’s Office , Columbia Police Department, Adair County EMS , Columbia - Adair County Fire .

 

 

Fire Alarm at Jackson Towers Sunday Afternoon Displaced Some Residents After Fire on 4th Floor

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a smoke alarm activation late Sunday afternoon at Jackson Towers, Fire Chief Chris Taylor told 99.9 the Big Dawg news that while en-route to the scene, 911 calls advised that smoke was showing from the 4th floor. Engine company 4 requested an upgrade to a second alarm. Upon arrival, firefighters found moderate smoke on the fourth floor with the fire extinguished by fire suppression system. Moderate smoke still created life safety issues.  Crews immediately began assisting low mobility tenants from the 5 story apartment building. Firefighters physically evacuated 15 tenants from the apartment with the remaining occupants evacuated on their own. 6 of those tenants had to be medically evaluated by Campbellsville Taylor County EMS, only 1 patient was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital with difficulty breathing. 

 

Of the 52 occupants, 7 apartment units were displaced due to smoke/fire/water damage. Those effected apartments included 1A, 2A, 2C, 3A, 4A, 4B, and 4C. The majority of those tenants went with family to stay overnight and 3 were housed via The American Red Cross. Taylor County Emergency Management, Hometown Connect and American Red Cross coordinated efforts to temporarily take care of tenants' immediate needs while they were displaced. Special Thank You to Auberry Funeral Home and Bethel First Presbyterian Church for allowing us to utilize their neighboring locations to allow tenants a place to shelter from the cold temperatures. 

 

The alarm sounded at 5:17pm Sunday afternoon.

The cause of the fire is related to the kitchen stove. No firefighters were injured. 

 

Firefighters Responding: 31

 

Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, and Chief

 

Automatic Aid: Taylor County Fire Department

 

KSP Arrests Russell County Man in a Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (March 7, 2024) – A Detective with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has made an arrest in an ongoing investigation into the sexual abuse of a child in Russell County. 

An investigation began when a KSP Detective received a report of sexual abuse of a child. It was discovered that David Ray Holderfield, age 54 of Russell Springs, had engaged in inappropriate physical contact with a juvenile in Russell County. As a result of the investigation, Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Holderfield.

On March 6, 2024, Mr. Holderfield was arrested in Russell County and charged with Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, Victim Under 12 Years of Age. Mr. Holderfield was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center and is currently held on a $10,000 cash bond. The case is being investigated by Detective Zach Scott. Additional charges may be forthcoming, as the investigation remains ongoing by Detective Scott.

Campbellsville Person Charged With Murder Relating to the 2022 Murder of Campbellsville Man

On Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at approximately 4:20 pm, Campbellsville Police was dispatched to 221 Lincoln Avenue in reference to a deceased male, 69-year old Tommy Pyles, of Campbellsville Campbellsville Police opened an investigation and Mr. Pyles body was taken to the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for an autopsy. The Kentucky Medical Examiner ruled that Mr. Pyles cause of death was from multiple stab wounds. After approximately a 16-month investigation, Campbellsville Police has made the arrest of 38-year old Julian Underwood of Campbellsville.

Taylor County Assist Green County in Fighting House on Meadow Creek Road Tuesday Night

Taylor County Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire Tuesday night in Green County at 121 East Meadow Creek Rd to assist the Green County Fire Department on a residential structure fire, upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire in the garage and attic areas extending into the residence, extensive damage was reported.
 
Firefighters were on the scene for approximately 2 hours. No injuries were reported.
 
Responding Units:
Green County Fire Department
Summersville Fire Department
Taylor County Fire Department
Green County EMS

Forklift Fire Early Monday Morning at Cox Interior

Taylor County Fire Department was dispatched to 1751 Old Columbia Rd at 1:20am Monday morning (Cox Interior) for a commercial fire alarm, upon arrival firefighters found an approximately 700' x 300' building with smoke throughout the structure.
 
The run was upgraded to a working fire and additional units were dispatched from mutual aid departments due to the size and contents of the building, after entering the structure firefighters found a forklift on fire and water flow from the buildings sprinkler system.
Units extinguished the fire, checked for any extension and ventilated the structure. Fire damage was contained to the area of the fire by the sprinkler system. No injuries reported.
 
Assisting agencies:
Campbellsville Fire Rescue
Green County Fire Department
Campbellsville Taylor County EMS

Hart County Man is Facing Charges of Sexual Misconduct

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (March 2, 2024) - A Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Detective has charged a Hart County man for possession of child sexual abuse material. 

A KSP Post 15 Detective received a complaint that Anwar Barbour, age 44 of Camner, was in possession of sexually explicit images and videos of children on his cell phone while living in Taylor County.  Barbour’s phone was seized and sent to the KSP Electronic Crimes Branch where a forensic examination of the phone was completed.  On March 1, 2024, Mr. Barbour was subsequently interviewed and arrested by Detective Dexter Colvin in the limits of Greensburg. 

Anwar Barbour is currently charged with 2 counts of Possessing Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor Under the Age of 12.  Mr. Barbour was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.  The investigation continues and is being led by Detective Colvin.

Taylor County Man Charged With Attempted Murder

On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at approximately 8:14 AM, Campbellsville Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Buckner Avenue. After an investigation, it was determined that 63-year old Larry Tungate and 53-year old Kimberly Brim both of Campbellsville got into an altercation, at which point Brim sustained stab wounds as a result. Tungate has been arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. Date: February 24, 2024 Time: 10:44 AM Location: Buckner Avenue Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Investigating Officers: Sgt. Elliott Taylor 

Campbellsville University Student Murdered, Man Arrested

UPDATE 6:18pm LjS

 

On Saturday, February 24, 2024 at approximately 12:43 AM, Campbellsville Police responded to Campbellsville University Campus in reference to an unresponsive male. Taylor County EMS arrived and transported the male to Taylor Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by Taylor County Coroner, Daniel Cook. The deceased, 18-year old Josiah Malachi Kilman, was transported to the Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville for an autopsy.

21 year old Charles E. Escalera has been located and arrested on murder charges.  

The investigation continues by detective Burton with Campbellsville Police.

Campbellsville Fire Alarm Early Today and Damage to a House

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working house fire early this morning just after 3am at 608 Hunters Run, chief Chris Taylor told 99.9 Big dawg News that upon arrival, firefighters found moderate smoke coming from an enclosed porch on side C of the structure. Firefighters extinguished the fire, searched for occupants and provided overhaul.

The cause of the fire is related to smoking materials with moderate damage to the enclosed porch. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. 

 

Firefighters Responding: 18

 

Responding Apparatus: Engine 4, Engine 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, and Chief

 

Campbellsville Police Safety Checkpoint Announcement

The Campbellsville Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout Campbellsville. 

 

During the checkpoints officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, licensing of motor vehicles and operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations, and motor vehicle equipment violations. 

 

Below is a list of traffic safety checkpoint locations.  These roadway locations include, but are not limited to:

  1. KY 3183 (Meader Street) at the intersection of Chandler Street
  2. KY 3183 (South Columbia Ave.) at Amazon
  3. KY 3518 (Roberts Road Bypass) at Industrial Road
  4. KY 527 (North Central Ave.) at Valero
  5. KY 323 (West Main Street) at Sheridan Drive
  6. Carnation Street
  7. East Walnut Street at Industrial Drive
  8. Martin Luther King Blvd. at Allen Street
  9. KY 70 at Watertower Road Bypass
  10. KY 55 at KY 1061 (Lone Valley Road)

 

Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to promote the safety and well-being of the public as well as providing police with visibility and interaction with the community.  Checkpoints are utilized throughout the Commonwealth to help promote highway safety. 

Campbellsville Firemen Called out Monday Morning to a Structure Fire

Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working house fire Monday morning at 10:43AM, fire chief Chris Taylor told 99.9 The Big dawg News that upon arrival, firefighters found moderate smoke coming from the upstairs of the house, firemen extinguished the fire, searched for occupants and provided overhaul.

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. All occupants were able to escape the residence but a 12 year old sustained minor burns and was transported to Taylor Regional via Campbellsville Taylor County EMS. Firefighters rescued two dogs from the residence and provided oxygen. No firefighter injuries were reported.  

 

Firefighters Responding: 21

Two Vehicles Collided on Greensburg Road, One Person Injured

Taylor County Sheriff Department investigated a two vehicle accident on Greensburg road on Thursday February 15th, sheriff Dickie Benningfield reports that a a vehicle driven by Tony Jewell age 60 of Greensburg was traveling west on US 68 when he abruptly slowed to avoid a dog in the road and was struck in the rear by an auto operated by Charlotte Suratt  age 56 of Greensburg.

Jewell was not injured, Suratt was treated at Taylor Regional Hospital.

The mishap occurred Thursday at 4:22pm and was investigated by sheriff Dickie Benningfield.

Kentucky State Police Death Investigation Leads to Murder Indictment

COLUMBIA, Ky. (February 15, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Detective B.J. Burton presented the results of an extensive death investigation to the Adair County Grand Jury which has returned an indictment for murder.  

The Adair County Grand Jury has returned an indictment on Jamie Hendriksen, age 24 of Columbia, charging her with Murder.  The charge stems from the investigation into the death of Ms. Hendriksen’s 3-year-old child that occurred on the evening of August 29, 2023 at a residence on Jay Wheeler Road in Adair County.

On February 12, 2024, Senior Trooper Brandon Roark served the indictment on Jamie Hendriksen at a residence in Adair County.  Ms. Hendriksen was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Detention Center. 

The investigation is being led by Detective B.J. Burton.  Detective Burton was assisted by other KSP Post 15 Troopers, Detectives, and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office.

Casey County Man Arrested by Homeland Security on Criminal Drug Charges

Homeland Security Investigations out of Louisville, KSP Desi West, Casey County Sheriffs Office and DEA out of Lexington executed a federal search warrant at the address of 618 Brinson Place in the Eastern part of Casey county. Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle told 99.9 The Big Dawg, the search warrant lead to the following items of evidence being found approximately 50 pounds of methamphetamine, 3 kilo of cocaine, 4 pounds of heroin, a 9mm handgun, and approximately 100+ thousand dollars in cash. 

Roger Mullins age 73 was arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine trafficking in heroin, trafficking in cocaine and trafficking in marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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