400 Industrial Drive 

Call Received 2120

On Scene 2123

Control 2243

Leaving Scene 0049

 
Taylor County Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke at Gaddco company in Campbellsville's industial park, upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire and smoke coming from the structure.

A second alarm was initiated due to commercial building with heavy fire conditions. Firefighters battled heavy fire and smoke conditions to extinguish the fire. Firefighters also searched the building for occupants, and provided overhaul.

Several minutes into the fire the roof integrity was compromised and firefighters evacuated the building and provided a defensive operation. Once the roof integrity was evaluated crews made a second interior attack completely extinguishing the fire. 

There was heavy smoke, fire and water damage to the business. The cause of the fire undetermined at this time. No civilian or firefighters was injured.  

38 Campbellsville Taylor County Firefighters on scene

11 Apparatus on scene

TCFD Engine 63, Engine 62, Tanker 65 

CFD Engine1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Squad 1, Squad 3 and Chief

Greensburg Fire department with Engine and 7 firefighters

Joey Hoover has filed suit against the City of Columbia alleging age discrimination in not being hired as a detective for the Columbia police department. Hoover first applied for a position in November of 2018 when he was 51 years old. In 2019 the three available positions with the police department were filled by individuals much younger than Hoover. A lawsuit only provides the allegations of the Plaintiff, and the defendant City of Columbia has not yet responded to the allegations contained in the complaint.

On 01-29-2020 at 0341 hours Lebanon Police responded to a report of an apparent accidental shooting at Maple Street Apartments. 19-year old Michael A. Liquori-Williams of 320 Oak Street Lebanon was cleaning a 9mm handgun, when the weapon accidently discharged. The bullet travelled through Williams’ hand and struck 18-year old Madaisha Harris of Maple Street Apartments, in her abdomen. Marion County EMS responded to the scene, and both victims were transported to Spring View Hospital, where Harris was then transferred onto University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington by ambulance. Based on witness statements this incident appears to be accidental. Sergeant Cardwell is the investigating officer, and is still under investigation at this time.

Kentucky Christian Academy in Campbellsville has cancelled classes for the remainer of the week due to the flu, many young students have tested positive for the Flu "A" and Flu "B"...

Taylor County School District will not be in session for the remainder of the week, Wednesday, January 29th through Friday, January 31st due to widespread sickness. Hopefully this will keep the sickness from spreading and give our students and staff members time to heal. We will also use this time for our school staff to thoroughly sanitize our schools. We encourage parents and guardians to wash coats and backpacks as well. 

Students will need to complete Cyber Days two, three, and four. Cyber work can be found in the Cyber Day Folders or online. Questions regarding Cyber work should be directed to your child’s teacher. 

We will be serving hot food for families in need. More information will be available tomorrow via The Big Dawg and social media regarding time and location.

Nurses will be available from 8am - 3pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at the Hub of the primary center/ intermediate school/middle school. Walk-ins welcome or you can make an appointment by calling 270-849-3656.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Board of Education at 270-465-5371

On Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. Campbellsville Police received numerous 911 calls in reference to a male laying down in the middle of South Central Avenue and hitting vehicles as they passed by him.  Officer Aaron Fields responded and located the male, 44 year old Jason Hicks of Campbellsville, in the area of Dunkin Donuts on East Broadway.  As Officer Fields exited his cruiser, Mr. Hicks came up to Officer Fields and shoved him.  As officer Fields attempted to place Mr. Hicks under arrest, Mr. Hicks ran out into the middle of Broadway.  After a brief struggle, Mr. Hicks was placed under arrest and transported to the Taylor County Detention Center.  Hicks was charged with the following;

Public Intoxication

Resisting Arrest

Assault 3^rd degree (on police officer)

Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st degree (Methamphetamine)

Fleeing or Evading Police 2^nd degree (on foot)

Lebanon, KY (January 23, 2020) - On January 16th, 2020 at approximately 8:20 PM EST Trooper Aron Jones was patrolling on New Campbellsville RD 6 miles south of Lebanon when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2019 Nissan Altima for a speeding violation. Tpr. Jones made contact with the driver, 27 year old Leah Duncan of Monticello, KY and noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Tpr. Dexter Colvin made contact with a passenger 27 year old Cedric Thompson of Danville, KY and detained him as he searched the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted resulting in marijuana, suspected methamphetamine and several prescription pills being located. Duncan was arrested and charged with Speeding 26 MPH <, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense > 2grams methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in legend drugs 1st offense, trafficking in marijuana > 8 oz, possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving. Thompson was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense > 2grams methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified. Both subjects were lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. Trooper Jones and Trooper Colvin were assisted by the Marion County Sheriffs Office.

Lebanon, KY (January 23, 2020) - On January 16th, 2020 at approximately 8:20 PM EST Trooper Aron Jones was patrolling on New Campbellsville RD 6 miles south of Lebanon when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2019 Nissan Altima for a speeding violation. Tpr. Jones made contact with the driver, 27 year old Leah Duncan of Monticello, KY and noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Tpr. Dexter Colvin made contact with a passenger 27 year old Cedric Thompson of Danville, KY and detained him as he searched the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted resulting in marijuana, suspected methamphetamine and several prescription pills being located. Duncan was arrested and charged with Speeding 26 MPH <, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense > 2grams methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in legend drugs 1st offense, trafficking in marijuana > 8 oz, possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving. Thompson was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense > 2grams methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified. Both subjects were lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. Trooper Jones and Trooper Colvin were assisted by the Marion County Sheriffs Office.

Lebanon, KY (January 23, 2020) - On January 16th, 2020 at approximately 8:20 PM EST Trooper Aron Jones was patrolling on New Campbellsville RD 6 miles south of Lebanon when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2019 Nissan Altima for a speeding violation. Tpr. Jones made contact with the driver, 27 year old Leah Duncan of Monticello, KY and noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Tpr. Dexter Colvin made contact with a passenger 27 year old Cedric Thompson of Danville, KY and detained him as he searched the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted resulting in marijuana, suspected methamphetamine and several prescription pills being located. Duncan was arrested and charged with Speeding 26 MPH <, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense > 2grams methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in legend drugs 1st offense, trafficking in marijuana > 8 oz, possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving. Thompson was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense > 2grams methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in proper container 1st offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, 2nd degree 1st offense drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified. Both subjects were lodged in the Marion County Detention Center. Trooper Jones and Trooper Colvin were assisted by the Marion County Sheriffs Office.

Lebanon, KY. (January 22, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police investigated a fatal collision on Veterans Memorial Highway this morning at 1:41 a.m. ET inside Lebanon that closed the road for several hours.

Preliminary investigations indicate that 29 year-old Richard Spalding of Loretto was operating a 2011 Ford F-250 traveling south on Veterans Memorial Highway.  Spalding for an unknown reason crossed into the path of a 2000 International semi being operated by 62 year-old Jeffrey Canada of Milltown, IN.  Spalding's vehicle struck the semi head on, which resulted in the roadway being closed for several hours. 

Spalding was found to be wearing his seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Marion County Coroners Office.  Canada was not wearing his seat belt and was flown to University of Louisville Hospital by Air Evac with critical injuries.

Sgt. Randall Honeycutt is investigating and was assisted by the Marion County Sheriffs Office, Marion County Fire, EMS and the Kentucky Department of Transportation.

On Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 4:05 P.M. Officer Jonathon Leigh with the Campbellsville Police Department received a call of a shoplifter at Wal-Mart.  Upon Officer Leigh’s arrival at Wal-Mart, it was determined that 42 year old Jason Huff of Campbellsville had shoplifted from Wal-Mart.  Mr. Huff was placed under arrest for shoplifting when Officer Leigh found that Mr. Huff was in possession of Meth.  Mr. Huff was transported to the Taylor County Detention Center and charge with ;

Theft by Unlawful Taking U/$500 (Shoplifting)

Possession of a Controlled Substance 1^st degree (Meth)

Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton told 99.9 The Big Dawg that 60 Lloyd Morris of Campbellsville was traveling Tebb's Bend road when he dropped over a steep embankment and struck a tree.

Man arrested on warrants after tense stand-off with Sheriffs Office, Sunday morning Adair County Sheriffs Deputy

Chandler Staten responded to 901 Jones Chapel Rd to attempt to serve an outstanding warrant on Vincent J Bach 33 for Adair District Court for Failure to Appear as well as two additional warrants of arrest from Russell County District Court .  Deputy Staten went up on to the porch and knocked on door as he announced himself .   As the door came open a pistol  later identified as a Glock 45 caliber was stuck out the door and into the face of Deputy Staten.

 Deputy Staten while at goo point was able to de- escalate the subject into lowering weapon down and was able to draw his service weapon at the point and take him into custody.

 During the engagement Deputy Staten was able to make radio contact with Columbia -Adair County 911 dispatch  and request assistance.   Immediately Columbia City Police and Trooper Clint Bale who overheard the call was enroute .    Sheriff Brockman who overheard radio traffic and was called by dispatch  as well as Deputy Josh Durbin responded to the scene as well .

 Bach was arrested on the warrants by Deputy Staten and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail . 

 Trooper Clint Bale Will by filling additional charges related to the incident and the firearm .

Lebanon, KY (January 15, 2020) - On January 9, 2020 at approximately 9:00 PM EST Trooper Weston Sullivan was on routine patrol in the limits of Lebanon on Springfield Hwy, when he initiated a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford F-150 for a traffic violation. After making contact with the driver, 33 year old Sheena Henderson of Lebanon, Trooper Sullivan requested assistance from the Marion County Sheriff Department’s canine unit. A search of the vehicle was conducted resulting in units locating suspected methamphetamine, heroin, syringes and other drug paraphernalia. Henderson was arrested and charged with careless driving, operating on suspended or revoked driver license, failure to notify department of transportation of address change, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine), and possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 2nd offense (Heroin). Henderson was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.

Trooper Weston Sullivan is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred January 11, 2019 at approximately 7:20PM EST. Shelby Estes, age 19 of Greensburg, was operating an eastbound 2018 Mazda on Smith Ridge RD 1.5 miles east of Campbellsville on when she entered a curve, swerved to miss a deer that was in her path, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.  Estes was transported to Taylor County Regional Hospital by EMS with non-life threatening injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Denver Olbers, age 21 of Greensburg, was uninjured. Both occupants were wearing a seat belt. Trooper Sullivan was assisted at the scene by Campbellsville/Taylor County EMS, Taylor County and Campbellsville Fire Departments.

The young boy who died Sunday morning in a house fire in Greensburg has been identified by the state medical examiner.

Greensburg Firemen were called to a house fire Sunday morning at Henry & Depot Street next to the old Train Depot in Greensburg...

Big Dawg News has learned the home was fully engulfed when firemen arrived and a male possible 13 years of age 

was upstairs when the fire broke out and was unable to escape and perished in the fire.

Green County Coroner Carol Ray said the body has been sent to the medical examiner's office for positive identification.

Campbellsville Fire Rescue was dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire. Upon arrival we found moderate smoke coming from the roof of the residence and fire in the attic area above the kitchen. Firefighters entered the structure and extinguished the fire, searched for victims and provided salvage and overhaul to to residence. There was moderate damage contained to the kitchen. Cause of the fire is believed to be related to electrical. There were no injuries reported. 

20 Firefighter on scene

5 Apparatus on the scene (Chief, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 and Truck 1)

On January 09, 2020 at approximately 9:46 P.M., a black male entered Convenient Food Mart located at 219 South Central Ave., Campbellsville with a gun and demanded money. Once the suspect obtained an undetermined amount of cash, he fled the scene on foot.  The subject is believed to be 5’7’’- 5’9’’ in height, 22-27 years of age and left-handed dominate. The subject is observed wearing a black toboggan, white gloves, and a plane red hooded sweat shirt (with a possible Nike swoosh on left chest). This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information please contact Campbellsville Police at 270-465-4121 or Campbellsville Pride Line at 270-469-PRIDE (7743).

Taylor County Grand Jury indicted the following people during the first session of the 2020 meeting of grand jury.

Dakota Wilson

412 Peterson Street 

Campbellsville Ky

Robbery first degree

Receiving stolen property 

Theft.

Justin R. Matthews 

Campbellsville Ky

Robbery & Theft.

Larry D. Roby

295 Dutton Creek Road

Campbellsville Ky

Burglary 

Terroristic Threatening 

Public Intoxication 

Disorderly Conduct.

James C. Whitaker

2319 Greensburg Road

Campbellsville Ky

Criminal Mischief.

Micheal K. Preimer

980 Hedgespeth Road 

Campbellsville Ky

Wanton Endangerment 

Fleeing police 

Leaving scene of accident 

Resisting arrest

DUI.

Stephen Pilkington 

132 Pilkington Lane 

Edmonton Ky

Theft of license plate 

And other traffic charges 

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10:57 P.M. Campbellsville Police received a complaint that a female was walking in the

area of Woodlawn Avenue and Duffy Street in possession of drugs.  Officer Jonathon Leigh with the Campbellsville Police

Department made contact with 31 year old Samantha S. Sears of Campbellsville.  Upon placing Ms. Sears under arrest for

Public Intoxication,

Officer Leigh located Marijuana and Meth on Ms. Sears. 

She was arrested and charged with:

Public Intoxication

Possession of Controlled Substance 1^st degree (Meth)

Possession of Marijuana

She was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

50 year old Margaret L. Hodge of Morgan Point Lane in Campbellsville was sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing the Corner Food Mart in Loretto in June of last year. 

Robbed the store of 994.00 and two cartons of cigarettes. 

(Columbia, KY) – On January 1, 2019 at approximately 11:25 AM CST, Post 15 received information of a subject trafficking in marijuana at a residence located 6 miles east of Columbia on Harris RD. Upon arrival Trooper Aron Jones, Trooper Levi Scott, Trooper Clint Bale and Deputy Chandler Staten, noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence. Consent to search was given which resulted in units locating a large amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, firearms, and a large sum of cash. Tpr. Jones arrested and charged Austin Mitchell, age 21 of Columbia with Trafficking in marijuana ( 8 oz to 5 lbs) 1st offense enhancement, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mitchell was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

This is a message from Mark Carney speaking on behalf of the Carney family,

Bam is doing good this morning. Able to follow the commands that he can. Still can’t do much with his feet and toes as far as wiggling them. Still has lots of fluid. Has been breathing some without the machines help this morning. Has good  rhythm breathing during that time but can’t take real deep breaths yet.  Getting off the ventilator is not just the breathing part they want more fluids to come off the body before that happens.   So a part of getting fluid off is another 4 hour round of dialysis today. So today we ask you to pray for the fluid in the body to decrease and we ask you to pray for the organs to begin functioning as God indented them to do. Thanks so much for your continued prayers!  We have heard the word miracle time and time again the last few days. To God be the Glory!

Update...

The ventilator has been removed from "Bam" Carney and doctors are working to get his organs to function like normal, Bam remains in ICU at Norton Hospital in Louisville.

27 Thomas A. Smith of Campbellsville is charged with a burglary at Taylor County Primary Center on December 24, 2019.