Friday, April 20th, 2018

Horse Cave Large Item Drop-Off

Horse Cave Free Spring Large Item Drop-off will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 26th, 27th & 28th. Large items accepted will include: couches, chairs, tables, lamps and mattresses. Items not accepted include: wood, carpet, trash, building materials, tires, and roofing. There will be regular charges for these items. If you have any questions, call the Drop-Off Center at 270-524-5178.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Public meeting for proposed connecting road

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Highways has scheduled a public meeting on a proposed new road connecting Hwy. 218 and 31-W  on the southwest side of Horse Cave on Tuesday, April 24th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Caverna High School. The new road will allow truck traffic to avoid going into the Horse Cave business district as it travels to the industrial park and industries from I-65.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Metcalfe County Grand Jury indictments

Several indictments were returned recently by a Metcalfe County Grand Jury.  24 year-old Mariah Tweedy, of Summer Shade, and 35 year-old Robby Allen Acree, of Edmonton, were included on the same indictment for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia. Tweedy was additionally charged with Failure of Owner to Maintain Insurance.

31 year-old Justin Neal, 31 year-old Jonathan Scott and 28 year-old Jeana Nunnally Neal, all of Edmonton, were each indicted on charges of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persistent Felony Offender. Additionally, Scott also faces one count of Unlawful Possession of a Meth Precursor.

21 year-old Tabatha Yvonne, of Glasgow, and 21 year-old Tyler Hollingsworth, of Edmonton, each for one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

37 year-old Scott Nelson Kirby, of Edmonton, was indicted on Wanton Endangerment, DUI, Failure to Produce Insurance Card and Speeding 26 mph or more over limit.

43 year-old Thomas Stone, of Summer Shade, was indicted on a total of thirteen counts: Unlawful Possession of a Meth Precursor, three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Fleeing or Evading Police (Motor Vehicle), Tampering with Physical Evidence, Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container, Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug, Rear License Plate not Illuminated, Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle and Persistent Felony Offender.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Deadline nears to register to vote

The deadline is approaching for voters to register for the May 22nd Primary Election. Residents who recently moved to the area, along with new voters or those who will turn 18 before the November 6th General Election, can register in person at the local County Court Clerk's Office or on the webside GoVoteKy.com. Potential voters will need to register online before 4:00 p.m. on April 23rd.

Kentucky voters must be a U. S. citizen, have lived in Kentucky at least 28 days, be 18 years of age by the date of the next general election, and not deemed as mentally incompetent, also have had no voting rights revoked and not have voting rights outside Kentucky.

For those who will be out of town for the primary election, a request for a mail-in ballot can be made or you may vote in the office between May 7th and May 21st during regular office hours. Polling locations will be open May 22nd from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Hart County Fiscal Court meeting

The Hart County Fiscal Court met Thursday morning in the courtroom. After Judge Terry Martin called the meeting to order, Bro. Robbie Ward, pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, opened the meeting with prayer. Jailer Israel Bergenson gave the jail report stating there was a total of 187 in the county jail. Jailer Bergenson also stated that there are now 6 inmates working at Kentucky Chrome. He also presented the court with a check totaling just over $12,750.
After routine business the court accepted all bids for supplies for the road department, accepted bids from Sullivan auto group for 3 Dodge trucks, approved extending I. Childress Road by one tenth of a mile making it now just over nine tenths long, approved 1st. Reading for 18/19 budget, approved to sell 2003 pick up truck, approved state inmate work release program, approved jail contracts with Southern Health Partners, approved to apply for Homeland Security grant, approved to apply for tire waste grant, approved judge Martin to sign final appropriation for Barren County Health Department, approved Magistrates requests, accepted resignation of court house supervisor Chris Garmon, approved to hire Lester Hodges and Rodney Williams as seasonal workers at the road department and approved to hire Edward Murray as supervisor at the courthouse and Joey Atchely as Tech It for emergency management. The court's next meeting will be Thursday, May 3rd, at in the courtroom.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Man dies after police pursuit shooting

A man has died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after being shot by police following a pursuit in Cumberland County. Charles Whitley died from a gunshot wound Thursday morning, two days after the shooting. Kentucky State Police say the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded Tuesday morning to a report of a suspicious vehicle, but the car would not pull over. Burkesville Police and Kentucky State Police joined in the chase, that ended when Whitley crashed into the deputy's vehicle. An officer's weapon was fired during the pursuit, but police haven't determined when the shot was fired or which department the officer was with.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Larue County man in serious condition

A Larue County man shot Wednesday afternoon following a high-speed chase is in serious condition at the U of L Hospital. The identity of the man shot by a Larue County Sheriff's Office deputy won't be released until he is interviewed by the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team. The name of the deputy who shot the man also has not been released. The man has active warrants in Hardin and Larue counties for failure to appear, and also has been indicted by a Hardin County Grand Jury on a theft by deception charge.

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Friday, April 20th, 2018

Groundbreaking for Green River Career Academy

Several people were in attendance Thursday afternoon for the ground breaking of the New Green River College & Career Academy.  The 3.25 million dollar project will be located behind the new Hart County High School. School personnel from both Hart County & Caverna Schools, along with the Fiscal Court, Industrial Authority & members of the local community, were in attendance. The new academy will open in 2019.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Larue County man shot after fleeing police

A Larue County man, who had active warrants in Hardin and Larue counties, was shot Wednesday afternoon by a sheriff's deputy after he fled from a traffic stop at a high rate of speed. The chase started around 3:00 p.m. in Hodgenville and ended about 150 years off a gravel road in Roanoke with a Larue County Sheriff's Office deputy shooting the suspect. The name of the suspect has not been released by authorities. With the supsect driving toward Elizabethtown on Gray Road, he turned off onto a gravel road where the shooting occurred. Two Larue County deputies pursued the suspect. The man was transported by Larue County EMS and airlifted by emergency helicopter from nearby Roanoke House of Prayer Church to University Hospital in Louisville. Hodgenville Police and KSP also responded to the shooting.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Larue County town approves alcohol sales

A Larue County town has narrowly approved alcohol sales within city limits in a special election. Hodgenville voters split 347 - 337 on Tuesday's ballot. The town has more than 3,000 residents. The initiative was spearheaded by Hodgenville City Councilwoman Lisa Reidner, who was motivated by the potential revenue, sales and taxes for the city. Per state law, she bore the cost of the election as the petitioner. She said the effort cost her $10,000, some of which was offset by donations. Reidner's campaign overcame yard signs posted around town that said "Alcohol destroys lives." Retired police officer Dustin Toler said he'd been to the scene of too many DUIs.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Edmonton man injured in tractor-trailer crash

A 41 year-old Edmonton man was injured Wednesday in a tractor trailer accident in Monroe County. Kentucky State Police investigated a single vehicle injury collision on Old Temple Hill Road 10 miles east of Tompkinsville Wednesday at 7:36 a.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that 41 year-old Michael Bennett, of Edmonton, was operating a 2006 Freightliner traveling west on Old Temple Road when his load shifted causing him to run off the right side of the roadway and overturn. Bennett was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the collision. Bennett was transported to the Monroe County Medical Center by the Monroe County EMS with non-life threatening injuries. Senior Officer Casey Tooley is investigating the collision.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Arrest made involving vehicle break-ins

According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, a suspect in the vehicle break-ins that have recently occurred throughout the county has been arrested and charged. Arrested Thursday, April 18, was Dewayne F. McBride, age 44, 132 McCubbins Lane, Munfordville, Kentucky and initially charged with Public Intoxication-Controlled Substance (excludes alcohol); Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) and Probation Violation (for Felony Offense) by Deputy Derick Murphy. Upon further investigation, a Hart County warrant was also executed by Sheriff Boston Hensley for 14 counts each, Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition under $500 and Criminal Trespassing, 2nd Degree. These charges were the result of the recent rash of vehicle break-ins in the Horse Cave area and in other areas of Hart County. McBride was lodged in the Hart County Jail in lieu of $35,500 cash bond. This arrest was made as a result of an observant citizen contacting the Hart County Sheriff's' Office to report a suspicious person walking down the road in the early morning hours.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Indiana fugitive located in Glasgow

The Glasgow Police Department arrested an Indiana fugitive Wednesday night on Happy Valley Road in Glasgow. 23 year-old Robert J. Hiatt, of Camby, IN, was located and arrested on a Hendricks County fugitive warrant for a probation violation. He will be extradited to Indiana.  Also arrested Wednesday night, was 38 year-old Julliet S. Olacio, of Glasgow. Olacio was arrested after a traffic stop at the intersection of College Street and Broadway. She was charged with disregarding a stop sign and no operators-moped license. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Hart County Board of Education meeting

The Hart County Board of Education will meet Thursday, April 19th, at the Central Office at 6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Missing person's case has link to Kentucky

A missing person's case that occurred in Florida, now has ties to Kentucky. Palm Beach Sheriff's Office in Florida has been searching for 31 year-old Rosselys Felix Hernandez,

who was last seen in November 2016. Rosselys vanished leaving behing three children including 15 year-old Amabel.  The children were being cared for by their step-father, 50 year-old Daniel York. A short time later, Daniel moved the family to Kentucky. In February this year, Family Services took custody of the 3 children. Amabel went missing from her Foster home in Monticello on March 15th, 2018. Police believe she may be with Daniel York. York may be driving a white Mitsubishi Outlander or grayish or dark colored Pontiac G6. A felony warrant has been issued for York out of Kentucky. He is described as 5 ft 10" tall, weighing 210 pounds with blue eyes and long blonde hair. Amabel is 5 ft 3" tall, weighing 105 pounds with black hair. Rosselys, the mother of the children, is 5 ft 4" tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. If you have information or have seen Amabel or Daniel, please contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or Kentucky State Police at 1-606-878-6622.

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Cumberland County officer involved in shooting

According to Kentucky State police, a pursuit on Tuesday morning in Cumberland County ended in an officer involved shooting. According to Trooper Nick Hale with the Kentucky State police, around 7:10 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office received a call of a suspicious vehicle on Lawsons Bottom Road. Troopers say the vehicle was driving slowly, looking at several houses. When the vehicle didn't pull over for the Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy, a pursuit began and the Burkesville Police Department and Kentucky State Police joined in. The suspect crashed the vehicle into a Cumberland County sheriff's deputy's cruiser. Trooper Hale said the deputy was not injured. KSP says the crash happened on Highway 61. The scene was blocked off, as well as a section of the roadway, as officials continued their investigation. A law enforcement officer firearm was discharged. The suspect was hit and taken to UK Medical Center. Troopers have not identified the suspect at this time, but say he's in critical condition at the hospital. A female was also inside the vehicle and had outstanding warrants and was taken into custody.

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Two drug arrests by sheriff's office

The Hart County Sheriff's Department found more than 100 marijuana plants inside a Hardyville home.  According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Monday art County deputies recovered a 16-foot utility trailer that had been stolen from Green County.  During their investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed at 2250 Liberty Schoolhouse Road in Hardyville, Kentucky. The department says an indoor marijuana grow with 114 plants, grow lights, drug paraphernalia, several firearms and a commercial ice machine that had been stolen from a residence on Robin Lane in Hart County were seized.  Deputies arrested 28-year-old Thomas V. Poynter for receiving stolen property $500 or more but less than $10,000, cultivate in marijuana 5 plants or more 1st offense, possession of firearm by convicted felon, burglary 3rd degree, receiving stolen property under $10,000, drug paraphernalia buy/possess and persistent felony offender. Also arrested was 35-year-old Jason Ray Luke, of Cave City, for receiving stolen property $500 or more but less than $10,000. Both Poynter and Luke were lodged in the Hart County Jail.

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Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

Man arrested for giving false identification

Edmonton woman injured in collision

Monday, April 16th, 2018

Hiseville man arrested for terroristic threatening

A Hiseville man has been charged with terroristic threatening. On Thursday, Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley and Deputy John Warnock received a complaint of a threat made to a Hart County resident. The threat originated from a resident in the Hiseville area. Arrested was 63 year-old James T. Jones, Jr., 2441 Hiseville Park Road, Cave City, for Terroristic Threatening, 3rd degree, and lodged in the Hart County Jail in lieu of $1,000 unsecured bond.  Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley and Deputy John Warnock were assisted by Barren County Sheriff's Deputies Aaron Bennett, Adam Bow and Rodney Sponhouse.

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Friday, April 13th, 2018

Two Munfordville women arrested in in Cave City

A traffic stop was conducted on a red Chevy Cobalt being driven by 25 year-old Brittany Lacy, of Horse Cave. A K-9 was called to the scene where it gave a positive alert on the vehicle for illegal drugs. Lacy was

arrested and charged with operating on a suspended drivers license, drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, rear license plate not illuminated and failure to produce insurance card.  A passenger, 20 year-old Audrey Smith, of Munfordville, was also arrested on an outstanding warrant and was transported to the Barren County Jail. Upon her arrival at the jail, Smith was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and promoting contraband, 1st degree. More charges are pending on Lacy.

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Friday, April 13th, 2018

Investigation underway after human remains found

An investigation is underway after human remains have been found in Glasgow. Glasgow Police say they are assisting the Louisville Metro Police Department in the investigation after human remains were found in the area of Veterans Outer Loop and Frank Mills Road. Back in June last year, a car that belonged to 27 year-old Bret Broffman, of Louisville, who was on his way to the Bonaroo Music Festival in Manchester Tennessee was found in the area. Both the Glasgow and the Louisville Metro are continuing the investigation.

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Friday, April 13th, 2018

Several recent arrests in Glasgow

A Glasgow woman was arrested Thursday morning on drug charges. 31 year-old Ashley N. Brown was stopped by the Glasgow Police Department for rear license plate not illuminated. A search was conducted on the vehicle where drugs were found.  Brown was charged with Rear License not Illuminated, Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Illegal Possession of Legend Drug, Prescription not in Proper Container, 1st offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree, Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operator's License and Failure to produce Insurance Card.

32 year-old Vincent McAlister, of Park City, was arrested, Wednesday afternoon on Columbia Avenue in Glasgow. McAlister was charged with No Registration Plates, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 3rd or more offense, and Drug Paraphernalia Buy & Possess. He was also served with a warrant for Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. A rear passenger in the vehicle, 51 year-old Robert Suver, of Glasgow, was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st degree, 1st offense, Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possess and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Also arrested Wednesday, was 53 year-old Daniel Dee Farmer, of Glasgow, for Giving an Officer False Identifying Information, Failure to notify Address Change to Dept of Transportation and Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO.  All were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Hart County Schools closed Friday

Hart County Schools Supt. Ricky Line released the following statement:

"Hart County Schools will be closed on Friday, April 13th. As you are probably aware from numerous news reports and social media updates, the Kentucky legislature is in the final days of their regular session this week. There has been much concern expressed over key issues affecting all Kentuckians, including potential changes to the pension system for teachers and all state employees as well as state funding for education. In order to allow our staff members to be present in Frankfort tomorrow as legislators possibly take action on these items which will directly impact our ability to serve our students, Hart County Schools will be closed on Friday, April 13th. While we realize this may be inconvenient for some families and is a slight disruption of our instructional schedule, we believe it is critical in joining other school districts across the state to enable our staff members to be present in Frankfort tomorrow to represent the needs of our students and the profession. We are fortunate to have dedicated teachers and staff members who are passionate about our students and care about the future of public school education and its value to the future of all students and our community as a whole. Thank you for your continued support of our schools. As a result of this schedule change, the last day of the school year will now be Thursday, May 17th."

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Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Metcalfe County included in Bevin's request

Metcalfe County has been included in a request from Gov. Matt Bevin.  Bevin requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration Tuesday to President Donald Trump on behalf of 35 Kentucky counties which were impacted during a severe weather event which began February 21st. The weather pattern produced flooding, landslides and mudslides with intense thunderstorms that led to flash flooding and tornadoes. Over $24.7 million in damages was reported statewide, with four Kentuckians losing their lives and many minor injuries were also reported. Hardin and Butler County are also included among the 35 counties. The commonwealth is currently awaiting a Federal Emergency Management Agency decision on a previous disaster declaration request for 22 eastern Kentucky counties that were impacted during a severe flooding event in mid-

February.

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Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

4-wheeler recovered in Metcalfe County

A four-wheeler, stolen from Hart County, has been recovered in Metcalfe County. According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, the four-wheeler was taken from the Stinson residence near Uno. It was reported stolen to the sheriff's office sometime during the early morning hours of Monday, April 9th, and was recovered Tuesday in Metcalfe County as a result of information received as to it's location. Sheriff Hensley accompanied Mr. Stinson to Metcalfe County to recover his property.  An ongoing investigation of the theft is being conducted by the Hart County Sheriff's Office, the Kentucky State Police Post 15 and the Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office.

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Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

Dig safe by contacting Kentucky 811

April marks the 10th anniversary of National Safe Digging Month. In observance of the occasion, Kentucky Utilities Company and Louisville Gas and Electric Company are reminding area residents to have underground utility lines identified to avoid digging dangers. The Federal Communication Commission’s designated call-before-you-dig number, 811, identifies buried lines that could be damaged as a result of

excavation work. Residents can dial 8-1-1 or visit 811now.com to complete the online form and request underground facility markings at a single address.

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Threat made toward school

Metcalfe County murder for hire plea deal

A Metcalfe County man accused of murder for hire, has pleaded guilty in U. S. District Court. 51 year-old Kevin Scott Gentry, of Greensburg, was originally indicted by a Barren County Grand Jury in March 2016 on one count of criminal solicitation to murder. The indictment occurred after Gentry was arrested in Glasgow after a meeting with undercover detectives during which he provided information about the intended victim and $2,500, with another $2,500 to be provided after the job was finished. The meeting and a phone call were recorded. KSP requested that the alleged intended target's identity be withheld to avoid re-victimization of that person. The federal indictment, which alleges that Gentry used a telephone with intent that a murder be committed as consideration for a promise to pay something of value, was filed in Metcalfe County in July 2016. Gentry pleaded guilty to the charge Monday and waived his right to appeal. It was also discussed that there is no mandatory minimum for this charge, with a maximum of 10 years in prison with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.  Asst. U.S. Attorney Larry Fentress said the U.S. recommends a sentence and fine on the lowest end of the guideline. Gentry will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service until his sentencing hearing, scheduled for July 9th in U.S. District Court.

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Stolen vehicle recovered in Hart County

A stolen vehicle has been recovered by the Hart County Sheriff's Office. According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Friday Deputy Jacob Hodges recovered a stolen vehicle from the Dollar Store parking lot in Canmer. The white Nissan Pathfinder had been reported stolen earlier from Cave City. Also recovered from the vehicle was a 9mm Taurus pistol. Both the vehicle and gun were returned to the registered owner.

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Two men arrested in Hart County

Two men have been arrested in Hart County for Wanton Endangerment. On Friday, Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, Deputies Bruce Neville and Wes England responded to a complaint of automatic gunfire in the

direction of a neighboring residence. 22 year-old Travis Priddy, of 5664 Munfordville Road, Sonora, and 26 year-old Andrew Wade, of 1134 Fairview Church Pascal Road, Hardyville, were arrested for Wanton Endangerment 1^st degree. An AK-47 with a bump stock was seized and taken into evidence.  Priddy was lodged in the Hart County Jail on a $5000.00 unsecured bond and Wade was lodged on a $500.00 unsecured bond.

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Monday, April 9th, 2018

Horse Cave City Council meeting

Horse Cave City Council will meet Monday night, April 9th, at 6:00 p.m. New business will include: resolution to approve application for recreational trails program and approve Officer David Graves as acting Police Chief of the Horse Cave Police Department.

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Monday, April 9th, 2018

Cecilia woman indicted for SSA theft

A 43 year-old Cecilia woman has been indicted by a Hardin County grand jury for illegally obtaining more than $80,000 in Social Security Administration benefits. 43 year-old Shelly Barrow is charged with Theft by Deception of more than $10,000, a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted. According to an indictment, Barrow obtained $81,822.64 worth of property or services from the administration between February 1st, 2001 and August 31st, 2017. She created or reinforced a "false impression...to deprive the Social Security Administration." She is scheduled to appear April 24th in Hardin Circuit Court.

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Monday, April 9th, 2018

Fatal accident in Metcalfe County

Metcalfe County Deputies were called to a fatal accident Saturday morning. Deputy Colby Romines says the accident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on the Cumberland parkway near mile marker 26. Romines said a head-on collision occurred when a vehicle driven by a woman along with another female passenger, both of Bowling Green, went the wrong direction by going east on the west bound side of the parkway and struck a truck. A Metcalfe County Sheriff's Officer identified the two women in the car as 25 year-old Tisha Allen and 23 year-old Tamesha Turner. They also identified Thomas Voils as the driver of the truck that was flipped over at the scene. Deputy Romines said both of the women were ejected from the car, leaving Tisha Allen dead and sending Tamesha Turner to T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Thomas Voils was taken to the Vanderbilt Hospital for treatment of injuries. As of now, no arrests have been made.

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Friday, April 6th, 2018

Two charged in Barren County shooting

The Barren County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the emergency room at T. J. Samson Hospital after a man was brought in with a gunshot wound to the neck. Deputy Joseph Ford identified the victim as 22 year-old Joey Brown, of Glasgow. Brown had been in an altercation with 53 year-old John W. Wheat and 34 year-old Ashley Finn, both of Glasgow. Brown was later flown to the University of Louisville Hospital. Wheat was arrested Tuesday in Barren County and charged with Assault and 1st degree Robbery. And Finn was arrested and charged with Robbery. Both were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

E-town man shooting death trial

Louisville man arrested in Cave City

Spring Clothes for Kids Radio Auction

The Annual Spring Clothes for Kids Radio Auction will continue Thursday and Friday, March 29th & 30th, at 9:00 a.m. on WLOC - Studio 101.  Join us on fm 101.7, am 1150 and wloconline.com. Auction items are currently being accepted at the radio station on 31-W in Horse Cave. All proceeds go toward clothing for children in need in Hart County and Caverna School systems.

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Car vs. Warren County School bus incident

Formal sentencing scheduled for Radcliff step-father

Two Grayson County missing juveniles

E-town man arrested for assaulting girlfriend

An E-town man was arrested over the weekend after assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon when the Elizabethtown Police Department were called to Days Inn on N. Mulberry Street of a report of an alleged assault. A woman stated that her boyfriend, 36 year-old Brandon Farmer, who was sharing a room with her at the Inn, choked her and struck her numerous times, as well as slamming her onto the floor. Farmer was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. Farmer was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in Hardin District Court on April 6th at 9 a.m.

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Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

Barren County murder trial postponed

A murder trial in Barren County has been postponed. The trial of Clark W. Smith, who is charged in connection with the death of  22-year-old Kristen Rae Edwards, was set to begin April 25th. It has been postponed until July 31st. A Kentucky State Police arrest citation for Smith states that he waived his rights and admitted to “murdering and disposing of Kristen Edwards and her personal items.” Edwards’ remains were found in Hart County, however, the crimes are believed to have occurred in Barren County July 14th, 2016, nine days before her body was discovered in a container on the Green River. Smith’s defense attorney, Lucrecia Diaz Hudson, filed a motion asking for permission to either have a deposition by an independent psychologist videotaped before the trial for presentation to the jury during the trial or have the trial start at a later date,

because the psychologist could not be available to testify during the trial. Smith has been lodged at the Barren County Detention Center since Aug. 19th, 2016.

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

Drug complaints leads to mom's arrest

A drug complaint in Barren County has led to the arrest of a Glasgow mother. Police investigated a complaint of drug involvement at a home on Bunche Avenue, where children were present. Police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  Patricia Hopper was arrested and charged with Unlawful Transaction with a minor 2nd degree, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia- Buy/Possess.

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Monday, March 26th, 2018

18 year-old arrested for terroristic threatening

According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley on Monday, a student at Hart County High School made terroristic threats by the way of text messages to another student. The Hart County Sheriff's Office was immediately notified and the student was taken into custody by Deputy Jeff Lawler who was present at the high school. Trevor Melloan, age 18, 188 Woodon Road, Munfordville, was arrested for terroristic threatening 2nd degree, menacing and harassing communications. Melloan was lodged in the Hart County Jail awaiting bond.

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Hart County Chamber's Legislative Forum

Approximately 50 people attended the Hart County Chamber's Legislative Forum Saturday at Munfordville School. Representative Bart Rowland and Senator Steve Meredith updated the crowd on legislative issues. Among the topics discussed were pensions, tax reform, budget, health insurance, welfare reform, solar systems and utilities.

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Two children die in Hardin County crash

Two children are dead after a car crash in Hardin County late Sunday afternoon. Police say George Michael Smith was traveling west on the Bluegrass Parkway with four juvenile passengers and a female passenger in a minivan. Troopers determined the car's tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control.  The car entered the median, overturned and slid into the eastbound passing lane of the parkway. A car in the passing lane struck the minivan. A four-year-old female and three-year-old male were pronounced dead at the scene. A two-year-old female was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital and is listed in stable condition. A one-year-old female was air-lifted to Norton Children's Hospital and is listed in stable condition.

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Vehicle vs. school bus in Glasgow

Pedestrian injured in Glasgow

A pedestrian was injured in Glasgow Thursday.  42 year-old Marlena Lee, of Glasgow, was attempting to walk across East Main Street, when she was struck by a trailer being pulled behind a vehicle driven by 67 year-old Robert Brown, of Smiths Grove. Lee was transported by Barren/Metcalfe EMS for minor injuries. The Glasgow Police Department and Glasgow Fire Department assisted as well. 

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Monday, March 26th, 2018

Barren County Grand Jury Indictments

Several drug charge indictments were returned in a recent session of the Barren County Grand Jury. 

38 year-old Andreaus Maurice Curry, of Horse Cave, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

26 year-old Amber D. Carver, of Glasgow, was indicted on three counts: promoting contraband, 1st degree, drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

24 year-old Dakota Napper, of Bowling Green, and 20 year-old Christian Leann Gibbins, of Hardyville, face two counts: possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree and drug paraphernalia.  

20 year-old Rufus Eli Huff, of Park City, was indicted for unlawful transaction with a minor, DUI, possession of marijuana, public intoxication and no/expired registration. 

45 year-old Twila Ladell Stinson, of Magnolia, was indicted on four counts: possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, DUI, and careless driving.

24 year-old Cordell Husky, of Horse Cave, for trafficking in  synthetic drugs, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, operating on a suspended/revoked license, failure to wear seatbelt and obstructed vision and/or windshield. 

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Glasgow Police Department recent arrests

Munfordville City Council Special Meeting

Munfordville City Council will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, March 22nd, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes: Second Reading of Ordinance #2018-001 and Second Reading of Ordinance #2018-002, Discussion and possible First Reading of Ordinance 2018-004.

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Metcalfe County Grand Jury recent indictments

Several indictments were returned in a recent session of the Metcalfe County Grand Jury.

24 year-old Cody Kevin Ray Norris, of Edmonton and 18 year-old Kelsey C. Brown, of Glasgow, were each indicted on three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Prescription Controlled Substance not in Proper Container.

19 year-old Mitchell Ray White, of Summer Shade, was indicted on one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking.

34 year-old Christopher David Cash, of Edmonton, was indicted on eight counts: Robbery, 1st degree, three counts of Menacing, Possession of Marijuana, DUI, Improper Driving on left side of roadway and Reckless Driving.   

42 year-old Christopher David Hollingsworth, of Edmonton, and 30 year-old Travis Decker, of Burkesville, both for Flagrant Non-Support. 

Two Munfordville men arrested

According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Tuesday, 36 year-old David Rice, of 314 Line Street, Munfordville, was arrested at the Hart County Judicial Center on a Hart County Grand Jury Indictment Warrant for Flagrant non-support and Persistent Felony Offender. Also, a Hart County Bench Warrant was executed on 36 year-old Nathan A. Horn, of 128 McCubbins Lane, Munfordville, for Probation Violation on original charges of Possession of controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess, criminal trespass 1st degree, criminal mischief, 2nd degree and public intoxication, controlled substance - excludes alcohol. Both Rice and Horn were lodged in the Hart County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash bond.

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WLOC Clothes for Kids Radio Auction

The Annual Spring Clothes for Kids Radio Auction will begin Monday, March 26th, at 9:00 a.m. The auction will run until 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Auction items are needed including: country hams, crafts, candles, sheet sets, tools, toys, knives, gift certificates, theme baskets, and lots of fresh baked goods. Items may be dropped off at Studio 101 - WLOC on 31-W in Horse Cave during normal business hours. Clothes for Kids is a non-profit 501-C3 organization that works with the 9 family resource centers in Hart County and Caverna Schools to provide clothing for children in need. For more information, call 270-786-4400. All donations are greatly appreciated.

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Stolen items retrieved in Horse Cave theft

A Radcliff man arrested in December for making a blanket threat about bombing "your school" has been offered a plea deal to settle the felony case. 26 year-old Jhonathan Raul Sanchez was arrested December 14th and charged with second-degree terroristic threatening - a Class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison, if convicted. Sanchez was offered a four-year plea deal by the Hardin County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office late last month. He would be parole eligible after serving 15% of his sentence - a little more than seven months. Sanchez already has served more than three months, which would be counted toward his eligibility date. Sanchez was arrested after someone called the Radcliff Police Department and also took a screenshot of a Dec. 14th Facebook post of Sanchez dressed in a black jacket and wearing a black ski mask with the words, "Praise allah. I bomb your school!!" on his page. According to court documents, Sanchez reportedly told Radcliff Police, "It was just a joke."
 

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Barren County Sheriff's Office detective passes away

The Barren County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the loss of Detective Rusty Anderson, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff's Office Monday morning, Anderson served in law enforcement since joining the Glasgow Police Department in 2000. He joined the BCSO in 2005. BCSO spokesperson, Deputy Mike Houchens, said the department is "devastated," and is right now working to make sure Anderson's family is taken care of. According to Houchens, Detective Anderson passed away due to a heart attack while assisting his fellow deputies with an on-going investigation. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Funeral services for Detective Anderson are under the direction of A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home.

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Numerous traffic stops over the weekend in Glasgow led to several arrests. Officer Trevor Morrison conducted a traffic stop on East Main Street which resulted in the arrest of 25 year-old Matthew Runyon, of Glasgow.

Runyon was charged with failure to wear a seatbelt, receiving stolen property (firearm), carrying  a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana. A passenger in the vehicle, 26 year old James Wyatt, of Glasgow,

was also arrested and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree- drug unspecified. He was also served with an outstanding warrant.

Officer Wesley Hicks conducted a traffic stop on Bryan Street on a vehicle driven by 41 year-old David Price, of Glasgow. Hicks gave the officer false information and fled on foot. He was apprehended and charged with giving an officer false identifying information, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree, resisting arrest and wanton endangerment, 2nd degree.

On Sunday, 32 year-old Michelle Ferrell, of Cave City, was arrested and charged with no registration plates, failure to wear seatbelt, failure to produce insurance card, drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance,1st degree, 1st offense (meth), driving on a DUI suspended license, 1st offense, and carrying a concealed weapon. 

A traffic stop was conducted by Glasgow Police Officers on 33 year-old Tabatha Blakely, of Glasgow. She was subsequently arrested and charged with rear license plate not illuminated, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense, drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (opiates), possession of a controlled substance,1st degree, 1st offense (drug unspecified) and prescription control substance not in proper container, 1st offense.

All of the individuals were lodged in the Barren County Detention Center.

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

A traffic stop in Cave City has led to the arrest of an Edmonton man.  On Monday night around 10:32 p.m., a 2006 Ford passenger car was stopped by Officer Mark Johnson, along South Dixie Highway. The driver was identified as 22 year-old Jessee Guthrie, of Edmonton. The officer was able to confirm through dispatch that Guthrie had an active Probation Violation Warrant out of Metcalfe County.  Guthrie was placed under arrest and charged with one headlight, obstructed windshield, failure of non owner to maintain insurance, failure to produce insurance card, excessive window tint, no registration plates, drug paraphernalia buy/possess, trafficking in marijuana under 8 ounces. He was then transported to the Barren County Detention Center.

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Monday, March 19th, 2018

Glasgow man arrested after chase

A Glasgow man has been arrested after a high speed chase.  On Thursday night at approximately 10:46 a.m., a deputy attempted a traffic stop on a 2001 Ford passenger car on Wilderness Road. The driver refused to stop and continued to make a left turn onto Hwy 70 at a high rate of speed. The vehicle traveled through Cave City and onto Happy Valley Road toward Glasgow. The vehicle was finally stopped on Happy Valley Road and the driver was identified as 38 year-old Billy Joe Johnson, of Glasgow. Inside the vehicle, deputies located a suspected bag of methamphetamine and baggies that appeared to be used for selling and the storage of methamphetamine. Due to Johnson eluding law enforcement, a Cave City Police Officer was involved in a collision, but was not injured.

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Monday, March 19th, 2018

Victims held at gunpoint in Glasgow residence

On Thursday, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Barren County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to 200 Conatser Road in reference to a complaint of threats at that address. After arriving it was learned that 27 year-old Michael R. Yanez, of Glasgow, had held three adults an done small child at gunpoint over night and into the day Thursday. While doing so, Yanez allegedly fired multiple shots at the general area of the victims. The owner of the residence was also assaulted by Yanez, causing him to lose consciousness. The victims were finally able to escape the residence and immediately contacted law enforcement. After arriving on scene, deputies encountered Yanez in the master bedroom of the residence. Yanez was armed with a handgun and refused to come out. After several hours of negotiating with Yanez, he agreed to surrender the handgun and was taken into custody without further incident. Yanez was charged with three counts of Kidnapping-Adult, one count of Kidnapping-Minor, four counts of Wanton Endangerment-1st degree, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, Criminal Mischief, 1st degree and Assault 2nd degree. A warrant was also executed on Yanez for the charges of Assault 4th degree - Domestic Violence Minor Injury and Unlawful Imprisonment, 2nd degree in reference to a separate incident. The Barren County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Kentucky State Police and Emergency Management.

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Monday, March 19th, 2018

Foster parent due in court for murder case

A Radcliff man is set to appear in Hardin Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon.  33 year-old Billy Paul Embry-Martin, who was a foster parent to 4 year-old Hunter Payton, was charged and indicted in January in the death of the child who was in his care.  Payton died from a head injury May 10th inside Embry-Martin's home. Court records indicate their was a “substantial” injury to the back of the child’s head. He was one of three children who were in Embry-Martin's care. The other children were removed from the home, including an adopted 2 year-old. Embry-Martin is charged with murder and could face life in prison, if convicted.

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Friday, March 16th, 2018

Late Breaking:  Horse Cave Police Department Changes

Hart County Kindergarten registration Tuesday

Farmers RECC announce Youth Tour Winners

Farmers RECC has announced the winners of the 2018 Frankfort and Washington Youth Tour. This is the 57th annual "Government in Action" Youth Tour. Winners will travel to Frankfort to visit the state capitol in April and will travel to Washington, D.C. for the annual "Government in Action" Youth Tour in June. The recipients are: Gavin Atkinson, son of Tonya Johnson and Scott Atkinson, of Glasgow, Makena McMurtrey, daughter of Ted and Leah McMurtrey, Jr., of Glasgow; Dalton Green, son of Don and Cindy Green, of Hardyville, and Leah Thompson, daughter of Tommy and Beth Thompson, of Center.

Friday, March 16th, 2018

Radcliff mother charged with criminal abuse

A 31 year-old Radcliff mother has been charged with criminal abuse of a child. Katie Lynn Fultz is charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child younger than 12, a Class C felony punishable by five to 10 years in prison, if convicted. She was arrested Tuesday night and is being held in the Hardin County Detention Center in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond. She is scheduled to appear at 9:00 a.m. March 23rd in Hardin District Court. The child is in custody of Child Protective Services. According to an arrest citation, Fultz admitted to striking the child in the face with the back of a hand, causing bruising, swelling and abrasions. The child also suffered bruising to his shoulders along with both hands and feet. She said she hit the child, knocking "him and a chair to the floor." Thomas said the child's babysitter brought him to Child Protective Services after noticing the injuries. Fultz reportedly told Radcliff police, according to a citation, that she was depressed. The investigation is ongoing.

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Hit-list threat unfounded at Edmonson School

Fears of a possible hit-list to Edmonson County School officials turn out to be non-threatening.  Authorities in Edmonson County say Thursday's tip was received at the Middle School with a report of a student who had created a possible hit­-list. According to Edmonson County Superintendent Patrick Waddell, the student was immediately taken off the school bus and the Brownsville City Police Department and Edmonson

County Sheriff's Department began an investigation. Superintendent Waddell says no hit-list was found and it wasn't a credible threat. Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle also says there is no active threat at the school.

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Friday, March 16th, 2018

Hart County Schools have a new Superintendent

The Hart County School Board met Thursday night at Legrande School and after routine business, chose Nathan Smith as the next superintendent.  Nathan Smith is currently the Director of Pupil Personnel in Hart County Schools. The board narrowed their search to four finalists. The current Supt. Ricky Line is retiring after serving 32 years in the school system. Ricky Line will be a special guest on Studio 101 Thursday morning, March 22nd, at 7:00 a.m.

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Glasgow Chamber warns of bogus emails

The Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce is warning residents to beware of bogus emails.  Recently spam emails have been appearing in inboxes and claim to be from the Chamber. The emails could have "service report" in the subject line and there is also an invoice link.  Chamber Executive VP Ernie Myers says these emails are spam and have no connection to the GBC Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will only issue an invoice by email when requested. 

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Thursday, March 15th, 2018

Warren County resident killed in crash

A Warren County resident was killed Tuesday when he lost control of his vehicle and wrecked on the Louie B. Nunn-Cumberland Parkway. Glasgow Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal accident on the parkway and determined that 31 year-old Joshua Haley, of Bowling Green, was traveling east driving a 2003 Subaru when the vehicle dropped off the left side of the road, overcorrected and came back up on the road, crossed over both lanes of the road before striking the guardrail. The vehicle then went off into the median and overturned, according to a Glasgow Police Department news release from Public Information Officer Terry Flatt. The Glasgow Police Department was assisted at the scene by Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Service, Glasgow Fire Department and the Barren County Coroner's Office.

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Hart County Grandy Jury indictments

Horse Cave City Council Meeting

Horse Cave City Council met Monday evening for routine business then went into closed session to discuss personnel. The meeting comes a week after Federal Bureau of Investigation and Kentucky State Police officials seized computers, phones and other potential evidence as part of an on-going investigation.  After about 20 minutes, council chambers reopened and it was announced no action was taken during the closed session. Horse Cave Mayor Randall Curry and City Attorney Patrick Ross individually addressed members of the media after the meeting, saying little has been offered to them in the way of information regarding the FBI and KSP investigation.

Following the March 5th seizure, Horse Cave’s Police Department resumed operations on March 7th.  Of the city’s six officers, there are two noticeable absences.  Chief Sean Henry and Officer Chris Trulock are on administrative leave with pay.  Phones from both were among items seized by investigators.

There is still no timeline from FBI or KSP officials.  Mayor Curry says the city continues full cooperation with investigators.  After the meeting, we talked with him and are working to scheduling an appearance on “Studio 101 Live” to address the community.

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Monday, March 12th, 2018

Arrests made in Hart County

According to Hart County Sheriff Boston Hensley, on Friday, March 9th, 36 year-old Jason A. Fields, of 760 N. Jackson Hwy, Hardyville, was arrested after turning himself in to the Hart County Sheriff's Office. Fields had been indicted by the Hart County Grand Jury on March 7th for possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense -methamphetamine, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, drug paraphernalia - buy/possess and disregarding a stop sign. Fields was lodged in the Hart County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bond. On Sunday, 27 year-old Derek J. Meredith, of 500 Ernest Chaudoin Road, Magnolia, was arrested after turning himself in to the Hart County Sheriff's Office. Meredith had been indicted by the Hart County Grand Jury on January 3rd, 2018 for trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine. Meredith was lodged in the Hart County Jail in lieu of a $20,000 cash bond. A Larue County Bench warrant was also executed for failure to report violation of supervision on original charges of 6 counts of wanton endangerment, 1st degree, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle), possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia -buy/possess, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc. .08 aggravating circumstances 4 or greater, resisting arrest, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, no motorcycle operators license and disregarding stop sign. Meredith is being held on a $25,000 cash bond on the Larue County Circuit Court Bench Warrant.

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Recent Barren County Grand Jury indictments

Several indictments were handed down in a recent session of the Barren County Grand Jury.  They include: