CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (October 31, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers have arrested a female following an investigation into a report of theft from a local business. 
 

In August 2026, KSP Post 15 received a report of an employee stealing funds from Phoenix Way in Taylor County. Master Trooper Nick Davis responded to the business and launched an investigation into the incident. Trooper Davis learned that Amanda Michelle Atwood, 38, of Campbellsville, KY was employed by Phoenix Way and responsible for the company’s payroll. Trooper Davis uncovered that Ms. Atwood had been issuing fraudulent checks to herself from the company’s bank accounts since December 2025. It was determined that, in total, Ms. Atwood had stolen over $160,000 from Phoenix Way.

In October 2026, the investigation was presented to the Taylor County Grand Jury, which returned an indictment on Amanda Atwood, charging her with 96 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument - 2nd Degree, 34 counts of Forgery - 2nd Degree, 1 count of Theft by Unlawful Taking - $10,000 to $1,000,000, and 1 count of Theft of Identity.  

On October 28, 2026, Trooper Davis served the indictment on Amanda Atwood.  She was subsequently arrested, lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center, and is being held on a $25,000 bond.

The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Master Trooper Nick Davis.