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LOCAL NEWS Archives for 2021-04

Covid-19 Cases in The Lake Cumberland District

 

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.22%.

 

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 418 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.46% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

 

Hospitalizations: We presently have 16 cases in the hospital. This is equal to what we reported yesterday. We have had a total of 1,227 hospitalizations resulting in a 5.6% hospitalization rate (about 1 in 18) among known cases. The state hospitalization rate is 4.93%. The latest data shows that 93.33% of Lake Cumberland’s ICU beds are filled, and 34.43% of ventilator capacity is being utilized.

 

Total (Cumulative) Cases: The Lake Cumberland District has experienced a total of 21,928 cases since the onset of the outbreak. This means that 10.5% of our total population has been a confirmed case. However, we do not know how many additional people may have had COVID-19 and were either asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and never tested. Of our total cases, 0.46% are reinfections.

 

Released (Not contagious) Cases: We released 27 cases today from isolation. Released cases include: Adair: 4; Casey: 6; McCreary: 2; Pulaski: 9; Russell: 3; and, Taylor: 3. In all, we have released 97.5% of our total cases.

 

Active (Current) Cases: Taking into account deaths and releases, we decreased the same number of cases today as we added new cases. This leaves us with 133 active cases in our district across all 10 of our district’s 10 counties. On 12/10/2020 we were at our peak number of active cases, 1,342.

 

Where Did Cases Visit Prior to Isolation: The most common places cases visited prior to isolation are (in descending order): Family, Businesses, Medical Facilities, and Schools. Of our active cases, 8% can not be tied back to another known case (community-spread cases).

 

New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 28 today: Casey: 4; Green: 1; McCreary: 1; Pulaski: 6; Russell: 4; Taylor: 9; and, Wayne: 3. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.001. This means our total case count is projected to double every 791.41 days. The most new cases we ever added in a single day was on 12/30/2020 when we added 301 cases.

 

Today’s new cases include:

Casey: A 44-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 74-year-old female who is hospitalized, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 17-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 23-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Green: A 15-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
McCreary: A 31-year-old female who is released, Asymptomatic;
Pulaski: A 31-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 41-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 18-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 25-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 31-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 68-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 50-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 58-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 2-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 46-year-old female who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
Taylor: A 1-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 44-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 19-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 35-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 31-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 19-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 74-year-old female who is hospitalized, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 37-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 67-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Wayne: A 23-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Wayne: A 22-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Wayne: A 26-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic

 

The death we announce today is an 83-year-old individual from Taylor who had been hospitalized.

 

This week is a mixed bag of results: we added fewer new cases but have more active cases and hospitalized cases compared to last week. We added 134 new cases this week compared to 143 new cases last week for the same time period. We had 2 deaths occur during this past week. We have 133 active cases today compared to 130 last Friday. We have 16 hospitalized COVID-19 cases today compared to 10 last Friday. Our 7-day-average incidence rate of new cases per 100,000 is at 9.143 today compared to 9.757 last Friday.

 

Our 7-day average incidence chart is now showing 1 county in the “green-on-track” range, Clinton; 4 counties in the “yellow-community-spread” category, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, and Wayne; and 5 counties in the “orange-accelerated” range of community-spread: Adair, Casey, Pulaski, Russell, and Taylor. We are thankful to not have any “red-critical” counties now. Keep in mind, some of our 7-day-incidence data will be skewed over the next few days as we are reconciling our data against the state data.

 

Don’t forget that at both the world level and in several states, we are seeing sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases. Therefore, please do not assume that the pandemic is completely behind us and take the vaccine as soon as you can.

 

Also, until the vaccine is widely available, and a significant percentage of the population has taken it, let’s all do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our face coverings, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing our hand hygiene, increasing our general sanitation, and by avoiding touching our faces.

 

Adair County Sheriff Office Investigates Accident at Millerfield

Adair Sheriffs office investigated a single vehicle injury collision in Millerfields community .

Deputy Chandler Staten was dispatched to Millerfield Community in reference to an injury collision 13 miles east of Columbia, upon arrival Deputy Staten found that a 2002 Chevrolet tracker operated by Anna Hershberger age 28 was heading north when she lost control of her vehicle left roadway and struck a tree.  

Hershberger and her two juvenile passengers where treated by Adair County EMS and  transported to TJ Health of Columbia .

The Adair County Sheriffs Office is continuing the investigation .

Vehicle versus Motorcycle in Adair

Sheriffs Office investigated vehicle vs motorcycle collision just before 4pm on Russell Road in Columbia Deputy Chandler Staten was dispatched to the injury collision at the intersection KY 80 and Greenhills Road.

 

 Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman said a vehicle driven by Leonardo Vasquez pulled into path of a 2002 Harley Davidson being operated by Jonathon Tate of Columbia who was traveling straight ahead with passenger Kimberly Sanders,  

Tate and Sanders were treated on scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ Health of Columbia .  

 

Deputy Staten was assisted by Columbia Police officer Gary Roy.

Campbellsville Man Arrested on Drug Charges

On Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:13 P.M., Campbellsville Police was notified by an off-duty officer that he had witnessed a possible drug transaction at Valero gas station on Saloma Road.  Officers arrived and came into contact with 19-year-old Collin A. Dengel of Campbellsville.  After an investigation, Dengel was arrested and charged with the following;

Trafficking in Marijuana (less than 8 oz.) 1st offense

Assault 3rd degree

Resisting Arrest

Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container

 

Date: Monday, April 26, 2021            Time: 5:13 P.M.

 

Location: Valero gas station on Saloma Road, Campbellsville

 

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department

 

Investigating Officers: Officer Josh Judd

 

Approving Supervisor: Lt. Shannon Wilson

 

Casey County Man Charged With Burglary, Criminal Mischief...

Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton told 99.9 the Big Dawg that Gregory Allen age 20 of Liberty was arrested after he and two juveniles entered a business on Christerson Lane in Campbellsville after he and the juveniles broke a glass door to gain entry to the business.

 

Allen and the juveniles were charged with burglary and criminal mischief,  Allen is also facing charges of unlawful transaction with a minor.

 
Taylor County Deputy Dickey Benningfield made the arrest.

Man Charged After Falsely Reporting an Incident

Campbellsville Police arrested Leon Hudson age 50 of Campbellsville, police say that Hudson was charged with falsely reporting an incident and disorderly conduct.

 
Hudson was arrested Sunday morning and lodged in the Taylor County Jail. 

Campbellsville Woman Faces Charges After Accident

Campbellsville Police Sunday morning arrested McKenzie Waggoner age 38 of Campbellsville with leaving the scene of an accident, possession of heroin and DUI. Waggoner was lodged in the Taylor County Jail. 

Taylor Co. Man Arrested on Auto Theft Charges...

 

A Campbellsville man was arrested on auto theft charges Thursday evening.

 

Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton told 99.9 The Big Dawg that 18-year-old David Simon is charged with stealing a vehicle at Wilson Creek Beach. Simon was arrested by Deputy Brent Burkhead and Sgt. Mark Dicken and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. 

 

Covid-19 Cases in Lake Cumberland District

 

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.36%.

 

Deaths: We regret we must report 22 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 410 deaths resulting in a 1.88% mortality rate (about 1 in 53) among known cases. This compares with a 1.45% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.79% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

 

Hospitalizations: We presently have 24 cases in the hospital. This is equal to what we reported yesterday. We have had a total of 1,215 hospitalizations resulting in a 5.58% hospitalization rate (about 1 in 18) among known cases. The state hospitalization rate is 4.92%. The latest data shows that 91.11% of Lake Cumberland’s ICU beds are filled, and 32.79% of ventilator capacity is being utilized.

 

Total (Cumulative) Cases: The Lake Cumberland District has experienced a total of 21,776 cases since the onset of the outbreak. This means that 10.42% of our total population has been a confirmed case. However, we do not know how many additional people may have had COVID-19 and were either asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and never tested. Of our total cases, 0.45% are reinfections.

 

Released (Not contagious) Cases: We released 10 cases today from isolation. Released cases include: Adair: 3; Casey: 2; Clinton: -2; Cumberland: -1; Green: -3; McCreary: 2; Pulaski: 4; Russell: 4; and, Taylor: 1. In all, we have released 97.5% of our total cases.

 

Active (Current) Cases: Taking into account deaths and releases, our active cases decreased by 7 more than the new cases we added today. This leaves us with 141 active cases in our district across all 10 of our district’s 10 counties. On 12/10/2020 we were at our peak number of active cases, 1,342.

 

Where Did Cases Visit Prior to Isolation: The most common places cases visited prior to isolation are (in descending order): Family, Businesses, Medical Facilities, and Schools. Of our active cases, 4% can not be tied back to another known case (community-spread cases).

 

New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 25 today: Adair: 1; Casey: 5; Green: 1; Pulaski: 6; Russell: 4; and, Taylor: 8. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.001. This means our total case count is projected to double every 745.3 days. The most new cases we ever added in a single day was on 12/30/2020 when we added 301 cases.

 

Today’s new cases include:

Adair: A 52-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 46-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 15-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 77-year-old male who is released, Resolved;
Casey: A 35-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 13-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Green: A 57-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 27-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 63-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 28-year-old male who is released, Resolved;
Pulaski: A 44-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 24-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 58-year-old female who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
Russell: A 20-year-old female who is released, Resolved;
Russell: A 52-year-old male who is released, Resolved;
Russell: A 50-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 10-year-old male who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
Taylor: A 75-year-old female who is hospitalized, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 19-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 48-year-old male who is released, Resolved;
Taylor: A 13-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 9-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 14-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 45-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 22-year-old female who is released, Resolved

 

We announce one new death which occurred today, an 88-year-old individual from Casey who had been hospitalized.

 

Also, we are sad to announce 21 additional historic deaths that were identified through the Kentucky Department for Public Health during their death certificate review process. All of these had been released from public health observation as no longer contagious, but later succumbed to lasting complications from their illness. These deaths include: Adair, a 69-year-old; Adair, a 70-year-old; Casey, an 87-year-old; Clinton, an 84-year-old; Clinton, an 88-year-old; Cumberland, a 74-year-old; Green, a 40-year-old; Green, a 76-year-old; Pulaski, an 88-year-old; Pulaski, an 83-year-old; Pulaski, a 70-year-old; Pulaski, a 94-year-old; Pulaski, a 72-year-old; Russell, a 57-year-old; Taylor, a 70-year-old; Taylor, an 87-year-old; Taylor, an 82-year-old; Taylor, an 82-year-old; Taylor, a 97-year-old; Taylor, a 93-year-old; and, Taylor, an 80-year-old.

 

We added more cases today than for the same time period last week, so our 7-day average incidence rate went up. District-wide, our 7-day average incidence rate is now in the “yellow-community-spread” category. Our 7-day average incidence chart is now showing 7 counties in the “yellow-community-spread” category, Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, and Wayne; and 3 counties in the “orange-accelerated” range of community-spread: Casey, Russell, and Taylor. We are thankful to not have any “red-critical” counties now. Keep in mind, some of our 7-day-incidence data will be skewed over the next few days as we are reconciling our data against the state data.

 

Don’t forget that at both the world level and in several states, we are seeing sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases. Therefore, please do not assume that the pandemic is completely behind us and take the vaccine as soon as you can. Also, until the vaccine is widely available, and a significant percentage of the population has taken it, let’s all do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our face coverings, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing our hand hygiene, increasing our general sanitation, and by avoiding touching our faces.

 

Body Found in Hart County Has Been Identified

 

A body discovered in Hart County on Saturday, April 17, 2021 has been identified, according to Kentucky State Police.

 

Authorities told 99.9 the Big Dawg that Charles R. Calhoun, age 33, of Greensburg, KY was discovered Saturday in a wooded area along Locust Grove Road in Hart County. Calhoon was reported missing on Dec. 23, 2020. The cause of death continues to be unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

 

Calhoun’s remains were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville. An autopsy is scheduled for a later date.

 

Covid-19 Cases in Lake Cumberland District

 

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.46%.

 

Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 387 deaths resulting in a 1.78% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known cases. This compares with a 1.45% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.79% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

 

Hospitalizations: We presently have 16 cases in the hospital. This is 2 less than what we reported yesterday. We have had a total of 1,204 hospitalizations resulting in a 5.55% hospitalization rate (about 1 in 18) among known cases. The state hospitalization rate is 4.91%. The latest data shows that 91.11% of Lake Cumberland’s ICU beds are filled, and 22.03% of ventilator capacity is being utilized.

 

Total (Cumulative) Cases: The Lake Cumberland District has experienced a total of 21,691 cases since the onset of the outbreak. This means that 10.38% of our total population has been a confirmed case. However, we do not know how many additional people may have had COVID-19 and were either asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and never tested. Of our total cases, 0.44% are reinfections.

 

Released (Not contagious) Cases: We released 39 cases today from isolation. Released cases include: Adair: 3; Casey: 4; Clinton: -1; Cumberland: -1; Green: 1; McCreary: 7; Pulaski: 15; Russell: 1; Taylor: 7; and, Wayne: 3. In all, we have released 97.6% of our total cases.

 

Active (Current) Cases: Taking into account deaths and releases, our active cases decreased by 1 more than the new cases we added today. This leaves us with 135 active cases in our district across all 10 of our district’s 10 counties. On 12/10/2020 we were at our peak number of active cases, 1,342.

 

Where Did Cases Visit Prior to Isolation: The most common places cases visited prior to isolation are (in descending order): Family, Businesses, Medical Facilities, and Schools. Of our active cases, 4% can not be tied back to another known case (community-spread cases).

 

New Cases: We report that our total case count has increased by 40 today: Adair: 3; Casey: 8; Clinton: 2; McCreary: 2; Pulaski: 9; Russell: 4; Taylor: 11; and, Wayne: 1. Our current new case growth rate is: 1.001. This means our total case count is projected to double every 748.06 days. The most new cases we ever added in a single day was on 12/30/2020 when we added 301 cases.

 

Today’s new cases include:

Adair: A 66-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Adair: A 40-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Adair: A 64-year-old female who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
Casey: A 63-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 73-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 76-year-old male who is hospitalized, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 36-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Casey: A 32-year-old female who is released, Resolved;
Casey: A 3-year-old female who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
Casey: A 48-year-old male who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
Casey: A 55-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Clinton: A 32-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Clinton: A 34-year-old male who is self-isolated, Asymptomatic;
McCreary: A 51-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
McCreary: A 13-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 34-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 40-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 58-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 22-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 30-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 29-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 92-year-old female who is hospitalized, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 11-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Pulaski: A 15-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 36-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 28-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 52-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Russell: A 26-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 29-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 38-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 40-year-old female who is released, Asymptomatic;
Taylor: A 51-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 32-year-old female who is released, Resolved;
Taylor: A 27-year-old male who is released, Resolved;
Taylor: A 46-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 58-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 30-year-old male who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 23-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Taylor: A 30-year-old female who is self-isolated, still symptomatic;
Wayne: A 41-year-old male who is hospitalized, still symptomatic

 

The deaths we announce today are an 83-year-old individual from Clinton who passed in January and an 89-year-old individual from Cumberland who died in February. Both cases were found when auditing local and state data, and both cases had been released from public health observation but later succumbed to lasting complications from the illness.

 

We added more cases today than for the same time period last week, so our 7-day average incidence rate went up. Our 7-day average incidence chart is now showing 5 counties in the “yellow-community-spread” category, Adair, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, and Wayne; and 5 counties in the “orange-accelerated” range of community-spread: Casey, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, and Taylor. We are thankful to not have any “red-critical” counties now. Keep in mind, some of our 7-day-incidence data will be skewed over the next few days as we are reconciling our data against the state data.

 

Don’t forget that at both the world level and in several states, we are seeing sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases. Therefore, please do not assume that the pandemic is completely behind us and take the vaccine as soon as you can. Also, until the vaccine is widely available, and a significant percentage of the population has taken it, let’s all do our part in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our face coverings, avoiding crowds (especially in confined spaces), social distancing when around others, increasing our hand hygiene, increasing our general sanitation, and by avoiding touching our faces.

 

KSP Charge Marion Co. Man with Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

 

The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Joseph M. Craig Jr., 38, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

 

Mr. Craig was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.

The investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence in Lebanon on April 14, 2021. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.

 

Mr. Craig is currently charged with eight counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and eight counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. These charges are Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison. Mr. Craig was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.

 

The Kentucky Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is comprised of more than 26 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The mission of the ICAC Task Force, created by the United States Department of Justice and administrated by the Kentucky State Police, is to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing a response to cyber enticement and child sexual abuse material investigations. This support encompasses forensic and investigative components, training and technical assistance, victim services, prevention and community education. The ICAC program was developed in response to the increasing number of children and teenagers using the internet, the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, and the heightened online activity of predators searching for unsupervised contact with underage victims. 

 

Green County Man Charged With Arson and Criminal Mischief

 

Green County Sheriff Robby Beard said that 29 year old William A. Hardesty was arrested early Tuesday at 4442 Hudgins Highway in Green County by Josh Coffey and lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center on Arson and Criminal Mischief charges. The arrest stems from an incident at his father's home.

 

Moped vs Vehicle Accident in Campbellsville

 

On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:20 P.M., Campbellsville Police Officer Eliott Taylor responded to the intersection of West Broadway and Federal Place in reference to an automobile collision with injuries. 

 

A 2020 Moped, operated by 19-year-old Samuel L. Bell of Campbellsville, was unable to stop in traffic and struck the rear of a 2014 Ford Fusion operated by 18-year-old Catlyn M. Clausen of Campbellsville. A passenger on the moped, 19-year-old Karla Corral of Campbellsville, was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Clausen and her passenger, Miley Hash, were not injured. 

 

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department, Campbellsville Taylor County EMS, and Campbellsville Fire.

 

Traffic Stop Results in the Arrest of a Campbellsville Man

 

19-year-old Collin Dengel of Campbellsville, KY was arrested after being stopped for an improper license plate. Sheriff Allen Newton said that Dengel was found in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription medication, and 2 loaded firearms. Dengel was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

Campbellsville Man Charged With Theft

 

On Saturday morning, Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton received information that stolen property was located at 149 Heistand Street in Campbellsville. Newton said deputies recovered porch and lawn furniture and several utility trailers that were reported stolen in Taylor County.

 
Douglas Martin, 52, of Campbellsville, KY was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking and was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. 
 

Campbellsville Police to Conduct Traffic Checkpoints

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

 

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. 

 

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021                

 

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department

 

Approving Supervisor: Lt. Shannon Wilson

Drug Store Burglary Under Investigation By Campbellsville Police

Campbellsville Police are investigating a burglary at Hometown Pharmacy on Broadway, the drug store was burglarized at 4:17am Wednesday morning and undetermined amount of inventory was taken.

 
Thieves gained entry to the pharmacy by breaking a front glass window.

Campbellsville Woman Charged With Stealing Car

On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 12:48 P.M. Campbellsville Police responded to Carol’s Food Mart on Greensburg Road in reference to a possible stolen vehicle, as officers arrived they came into contact with 23-year-old Carolyn Carter of Campbellsville. 

 

Carter reported that a someone had stolen her vehicle from Carol’s Food Mart while she was inside, after an investigation it was determined that Carter did not have a vehicle stolen, however she was in possession of a stolen vehicle herself.

 

Ms. Carter was arrested and charged with the following;

 

Falsely Reporting an Incident

Receiving Stolen Property $10,000 or more

Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operators License

 

Date: Monday, April 5, 2021             Time: 12:45 P.M.

 

Location: Carol’s Food Mart on Greensburg Road

 

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department

 

Investigating Officers: Officer Elliott Taylor

 

Approving Supervisor: Lt. Shannon Wilson

Taylor County Man Facing Heroin Charges

On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 10:41 A.M., Officer Aaron Fields conducted a traffic stop on 26-year-old James Harris of Campbellsville.  It was determined that Mr. Harris’ license was suspended and he was placed under arrest.  Incident to arrest, Officer Fields located drugs on Mr. Harris.  He was arrested and charged with the following;

Failure to Wear Seatbelt

Operating on a Suspended Operators License

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)

Possession of Synthetic Drugs

 

 

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2021             Time: 10:41 A.M.

 

Location: West Main Street

 

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department

 

Investigating Officers: Officer Aaron Fields

 

Approving Supervisor: Lt. Shannon Wilson

 

Taylor County Woman Arrested on Drug Charges & Theft Charges

On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:49 P.M., Campbellsville Police responded to a suspicious person complaint on East Walnut Street.  Officer Josh Patrick arrived on scene and came into contact with 23-year-old Carolyn M. Carter of Campbellsville.  After an investigation, it was determined that Ms. Carter was in possession of a stolen truck and drugs.  She was arrested and charged with the following;

Receiving Stolen Property U/$10,000

Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (Methamphetamine)

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Possession of Marijuana

 

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2021            Time: 11:49 P.M.

 

Location: East Walnut Street

 

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Department

 

Investigating Officers: Josh Patrick

 

Approving Supervisor: Lt. Shannon Wilson

 

COVID 19 VACCINATION CLINIC TO BE HELD AT TAYLOR CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

 

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Protect our community by getting vaccinated for Covid-19. Everyone 18 years and older is now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccination! The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is now offering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Make your appointment at the Taylor County Health Department. Call 270-465-4191!
 
 
 
 

Taylor County Grand Jury Indictments

The Taylor County Grand Jury returned indictments this week and indicted the following people:

 
Michael J Paige of Campbellsville is charged with Rape, 2nd degree and Sodomy 2nd degree both are class D felonies.
 
Jamicah Sears of Summersville is facing charges of Strangulation 1st degree, Assault and Criminal.
 
Tracy L Pepper of Campbellsville is charged with Burglary 3rd degree and Theft.
 
Jimmy Wayne Hill of Bloomfield Ky is charged Burglary and Theft.
 
Jacob C Caldwell of Campbellsville is facing charges of Strangulation and Assault.
 
Christopher Jewell of Campbellsville is charged with Sexual Abuse.
 
Dustin J Jones of Campbellsville is charged with Receiving a stolen firearm.
 
Joe A Curry of Campbellsville was indicted for Assault and Criminal Mischief.
 
Melissa G Kinser of Campbellsville is facing Welfare Fraud charges.
 
Michael R Robertson of Campbellsville was indicted on Forgery charges.
 
James L Malone of Campbellsville is charged with Theft to Make Required Disposition of Property.
 
Anthony Young of Campbellsville was indicted on a charge of Theft of Services.
 
 
 

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