LOCAL NEWS
July 14, 2017
Indictments from the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Adair Cirtcut Court
Kenneth J Whittle
76 Taylor Ford Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Tampering with a prisoner monitoring device
Ashley Dawn Grant
973 Loy Cemetary Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Flagrant Nonsupport
Paul David Dabney
3545 Linwood Rd. Watertown, TN 37184
Possession of a controlled Substance in the First Degree-
Third or Subsequent offense (methamphetamine)
Nelson Wayne Burton
150 Oak Grove Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree-
First offense(less than two (2) grams of methamphetamine)
Count 2: Trafficking in Marijuana-less than eight (8) ouncse- first offense
Count 3L Possession of drug paraphernalia
Dustin Kyle Stone
340 Dean Woods Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Receiving Stolen Property
Frankie Reliford
6897 Edmonton Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Count 2: Possession of a firearm by a convicetd felon
Count 3: Trafficking in Marijuana-less than eight (8) ounces
first offense firearms enhanced
Count 4: Pssession of drug paraphernalia
Samuel Clark Edwards
270 Creek Bend Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Murder
Count 2: Persistant Felony offender in the first degree
Count 3: operating a motor vehicle while under the influence
of alchohol or drugs (aggravating circumstances)-
First offense
Count 4: Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security-
First offense
Devon M. Perkins
1394 Flat Rock Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Trafficking in a controlled substance in the third degree- first
offense (more than one hundred twenty (120) dosage units
drug unspecified)
Count 2: Possession of drug paraphernalia
Count 3: Possession of Marijuana
Count 4: Prescription controlled substance not in proper container- first
offense
Carlos Ray Foster
614 Grassy Springs Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon
Count 2: Assault in the third degree (Police/probation officer)
Count 3: Resisting arrest
Count 4: License to be in Possession
Count 5: Failure to wear seat belts
Matthew Douglas Perkins
9934 Knifley Rd.
Knifley, KY 42753
Count 1: Possession of a controlled substance in the first
degree- first offense (methamphetamine)
Count 2: Possession of drug paraphernalia
Count 3: Possession of marijuana
Count 4: Speeding (25 mph over the limit)
Count 5: No Registration receipt
Count 6: No Registraion plates
Count 7: Failure to produce insurance card
Mindy Lynn Polston
64 Fish Trap Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
Count 1: Possession of Controlled substance in the first degree-
First offense (methamphetamine)
Count 2: Possession of drug paraphernalia
Kenneth Arvine Andrus
66 Athleta Trace
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Fleeing or evading the police in the first degree (motor vehicle)
Count 2: Wanton endangerment in the first degree(police officer)
Count 3 : Wanton endangermnet in the first degree
Count 4: Wanton endangerment in the first degree
Count 5: Criminal Mischief in the First degree
Count 6: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alchohol
or drugs (aggravating circumstances) - first offense
Count 7: Reckless Driving
Count 8: Operating on a suspended/revoked operators license
Count 9: Possession of open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle
Brandon Leon Burton
540 Old Johnson Rd.
Columbia, KY 42728
Count 1: Burglary in the second degree
Count 2: Persistant felony offender in the first degree
Kassie A. Morgan
69 Chapman Rd.
Jamestown, KY 42629
Count 1: Complicity to commit burglary in the second degree
Count 2: Persistent felony offendor in the second degree
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July 13, 2017
Barnett’s Creek Bridge is now Open
All work has been completed to the bridge on Barnett’s Creek Rd. in Adair County and the road is now open to the public.
Missing Marion county juvenile has been found
Madison Shelby has been located and released to her parents
July 12, 2017
Marijuana Found In Adair County
29 year old Jacquelin Moreno was not arrested on charge of Cultivating marijuana 5 plants or more after Adair County Deputy received a tip she was cited and released. On July 11, 2017 At approximately 6:13pm Deputy Brandon Hitch and Deputy Derek Padgett received a tip from Russell County Sheriff Office that marijuana was possibly being grown at 3450 Freedom Church Road. Upon arrival deputies searched the property and was able to locate several marijuana plants in an attached field. Moreno was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Jail.
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ACSO arrest 21 female for felony drug charges.
On Tuesday July,11, 2017 at 10:18pm Adair County sheriff's office was dispatched to a complaint of people trespassing on Harris Road. Upon arrival Deputy Josh Durbin located 21 year old Savannah Tweedy in a pickup truck that had all of the vehicle identification number's (VIN) removed from it . Tweedy was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Tweedy was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana. possession of drug paraphernalia and destruction of vin number. Deputy Durbin is the investigating officer with more charges pending and was assisted by Deputy Hitch and Officer Brockman.
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Section of KY 379 in Russell County to be temporarily closed July 17
Closure for cross drain replacement
A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will temporarily close a section of KY 379 in Russell County to through traffic beginning at mile point 15.3 (KY 92) and ending at mile point 17.5 (KY 3280, French Valley Road) on Monday, July 17.
The closure is necessary for crews to replace a cross drain beneath the roadway.
The closure will begin at approximately 7:00 a.m. and will re-open at approximately 6:00 p.m. CDT.
Signed detour routes will be posted via KY 92 and KY 3280 (French Valley Road).
Once the cross drain has been replaced crews will begin resurfacing KY 379 beginning at mile point 10.8 (KY 55) and ending at mile point 20.3 (U.S. 127). Traffic will be controlled by flaggers during the resurfacing project. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination.
Work is scheduled to be complete by Nov. 15. The starting date and duration of work may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays.
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Vehicle Accident in Adair County
On 7-10-17 Columbia Police Officers was dispatched to Russell Rd to a reported single vehicle collision. Preliminary investigation results indicate that Susan Mack 54 of Columbia was traveling west in a 2005 Ford Escape when she attempted a left hand turn into a commercial parking lot. Mack failed to see a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by 55 year old Allen Withers of Russell Springs . In an attempt to avoid collision Withers was forced to lay his bike down on right shoulder of roadway . The bike slid approx 78 ft before coming to rest in parking lot. CPD Ofc. Josh Brockman is investigating collision and was assisted by Ofc Charles Greer . Withers was transported to TJ Health of Columbia by Adair County EMS Sent from my iPhone
July 11, 2017
3 DUI arrest
On 07-09-2017 at approximately 5:34am 31 year old Brenton Shepherd of Columbia was arrested at Five star on Jamestown Street for Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol 2nd offence and failure to have operators license in his possession. Shepherd was arrested by Deputy Josh Durbin and lodged in the Adair County Jail.
On 07-09-2017 at approximately 10:10pm 20 year old Jamie Rodgers of Columbia was arrested on charges of Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol < 21 years of age, leaving the scene of an accident and assault 4th degree. According to police report, Jamie Rodgers was involved in an accident at 600 Vester Road when she left the scene and drove to 344 Curry Road where she was involved in a physical altercation with a family member. Richards was arrested by Deputy Josh Durbin and lodged in the Adair County Jail.
On 07-11-2017 at approximately 12:24am 57 year old Michael Smith of Columbia was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol 4th or >, operating with no operators license and careless driving. According to police report, Smith was observed operating a motor vehicle in a careless manor by Deputy Joey Keith on KY
61 South/Burkesville Road. Smith was arrested by Deputy Joey Keith and lodged in the Adair County Jail.
URGENT Canine Influenza Outbreak NEWS!
Canine Influenza is coming back to the area. It has been some time since we have seen a case of Canine Influenza in the area, but Kentucky is having an outbreak of this virus and we are going to begin vaccinating our patients. Louisville is having a terrible outbreak currently and other areas in the state are seeing the virus also. It is only a matter of time before we see such cases here in South Central Kentucky.
Canine influenza is a highly contagious viral infection affecting dogs and also cats. There are currently two strains of canine influenza in the United States: H3N8 & H3N2. Canine influenza can be transmitted via direct contact, aerosolized up to 20 feet (sneezing / coughing) or on objects such as food bowls, clothing or items that dogs / cats have had contact with. The virus can live in the environment for up to 48 hours.
Illness results in coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, fever, anorexia, pneumonia and up to 25% of the cases can have gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting / diarrhea). Up to 20% of animals can be what we call subclinical carriers showing no symptoms of illness, but spreading it to other dogs. Dogs may become sick 2-4 days after exposure and remain ill for as much as 2 weeks. The virus can be shed for up to 24 days. Approximately 4-8% may die from this illness.
DOGS can be vaccinated but there is currently no cat vaccine. We highly recommend that everyone bring their dog in to their vet for a vaccine as soon as possible. A booster 14 days after the initial vaccine is required. Adequate protection will not be in place until 2 weeks after the second vaccine and then boosters will be needed every 6-12 months. An exam will not be required for the visits to get this vaccine alone. We will be incorporating the influenza vaccine into our core vaccine program. Please call us for an appointment to get your dog vaccinated. If you have more questions about this virus or how to prevent it in your pet please feel free to call us. We will begin vaccinating patients when our vaccine arrives later this week.
You may also read more about the virus and answers to frequently asked questions at https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/CanineInfluenza.aspx
We will be having a short informational seminar about the virus for other dog related professionals in the area next week. This will be held at the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce on July 14th 2017 @ 7pm CST. If you run a boarding kennel or grooming shop in Adair, Cumberland or Russell Counties we would love for you to attend this meeting.
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Cumberland County injury collision
Burkesville, Ky. (July 10, 2017) – Tpr. Jordan Carter is investigating a collision that occurred today at 11:46 AM CST, 4 miles south of Burkesville on KY 61. 69-year-old Peter Maynard, of Celina, TN, was operating a southbound 1990 Chevy Lumina and left the shoulder of the roadway. The Chevy reentered the roadway into the path of a southbound 2000 Freightliner operated by 24-year-old Jeremy Walker, of Monterey, TN. Walker was unable to avoid the collision and the Freightliner struck the Chevy causing both vehicles to cross the northbound lane and exit the roadway before coming to final rest.
Both operators were wearing seatbelts. Walker was not injured. Maynard was airlifted from the scene to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN where he listed in critical condition. A passenger in Maynard's vehicle, 70-year-old Erica Maynard, of Celina, TN, was belted and transported to Cumberland County Hospital for non life threatening injuries.
Trooper Carter was assisted at the scene by CVE Officer Honeycutt, Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, Fire, EMS and Rescue.
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From the office of Russell County Sheriff Clete McAninch
A traffic stop by Deputy Evan Burton late Sunday night resulted in one arrest on drug charges.
At 10:43 p.m. Deputy Burton stopped a Toyota SUV on U.S. 127 near the intersection with KY 80 in Russell Springs. The driver, Christina Carson, 32, of Russell Springs was cited to appear in Russell District Court for several equipment violations.
A passenger in the vehicle, Thomas G. Blackburn, 34, also of Russell Springs, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Meth), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Blackburn was processed and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
Deputy Ethan Pike & Deputy Dustin Bunch assisted with the investigation and arrest.
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July 10, 2017
Casey County fatal collision
Liberty, Ky. (July 9, 2017) – Tpr. Adam Likins is investigating a collision that occurred Saturday, July 8, 2017 at approximately 8:58 PM EST, 5 miles north of Liberty on US 127. 4 vehicles were involved and 7 patients were transported to area hospitals. 26-year-old Phillip Dillon, of Danville, was pronounced dead at the Casey County Hospital by the Casey County Corner.
23-year-old Jordyn Harley and 25-year-old Monty Britton, both of Harrodsburg were transported to Ephraim McDowell where Harley was then transferred to University of Kentucky Hospital. Both are listed in stable condition.
10-year-olds Harley and John Whitaker Jr. were both transported to Casey County Hospital where they were treated and released. 36-year-old John Whitaker Sr., of Frankfort, was airlifted to University of Kentucky Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
48-year-old Jeffrey Sweet and 41-year-old Christy Sweet, both of Liberty, were airlifted to University of Kentucky Hospital where they are listed in stable condition.
The cause of the collision and vehicle involvement is still being investigated. More details will be made available at a later date.
Tpr. Likins was assisted by additional members of the Kentucky State Police, Liberty Fire Department, Casey County Sheriff's Department and Rescue Squad, Russell County and Lincoln County EMS.
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Adair County Fire
The Adair County Fire Department responded to a residential house fire Friday night at 10:33 PM at 5055 Edmonton Road, Upon arrival house was engulfed in fire, property owned by Amelia McGough, The house was a total loss. 20 firefighters were on the scene around 3 hours and was assisted on the scene by Breeding Fire Department, Adair Search and Rescue and KY State Police for traffic control.
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