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Vehicle Ops

Ky. Prankster Arrested for Facebook Photo

A 20-year-old Kentucky man was arrested, after he posted a photo on Facebook showing him appearing to siphon gas from a Jenkins Police Department cruiser and making an obscene gesture.

April 18, 2012

Patrol

Families of Ky. Cop Killer Hurt Again

Monday marked a somber anniversary for the families of the officers who were murdered by Ralph Baze in Powell County, Ky.

January 30, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Ky. Deputy Killed In 3-Car Crash

Pike County (Ky.) Sheriff's Deputy James Thacker was killed in a three-car accident late Monday.

January 23, 2012

Training

60 Troopers Join Kentucky State Police

The 60 new troopers who joined the Kentucky State Police after graduating the academy during a Sunday ceremony bring to 914 the total number of troopers on the force.

October 31, 2011

Technology

Ky. Agency's Mounted Officers Get Mobile Computers

The Louisville (Ky.) Metro Police Department's mounted unit have begun using mobile data terminals while performing patrol duties. The devices are Panasonic hand-held U-1 computers.

August 11, 2011

Patrol

Jury to Judge: Give Driver who Killed Ky. Cop 30 Years

A jury recommended a sentence of 30 years in prison for Glenn Doneghy on charges including second-degree manslaughter for the death of Lexington police officer Bryan Durman.

June 30, 2011

Technology

Social Media Aids Investigations in Kentucky

The Kentucky State Police, which started a Facebook page about three years ago, views Facebook as a "handy tool" for communication, Capt. Lisa Rudzinski told the media outlet.

April 8, 2011

Patrol

Kentucky Trooper Stops Car, Finds Dead Woman

After stopping the vehicle, Sgt. Michael Simpson discovered an unresponsive woman. The driver told the trooper the woman had passed out, yet medical results showed she had been dead for six hours, likely due to a drug overdose.

February 9, 2011

Patrol

DUI Suspect Drags Kentucky Officer

Frankfort (Ky.) Police Officer Byron Redmon pulled over a truck driven by Russell Wheat, who put the truck in reverse while talking with Officer Redmon. The officer kept up with the truck, before being dragged when Wheat pulled the truck forward.

February 6, 2011

Patrol

Kentucky Street Renamed for Fallen Officer

Lexington (Ky.) PD's fallen Officer Bryan Durman received a special honor Tuesday, when a street was renamed in his honor

November 22, 2010

Patrol

Kentucky Man's Rampage Triggered By Breakfast Rage

An Eastern Kentucky man who killed his wife, stepdaughter and three neighbors apparently was set off because his wife served him eggs that weren't hot enough.

September 11, 2010

Special Units

Strip Club Owners Sue Louisville SWAT Over Demise of Their Business

The owners of a Louisville (Ky.) strip club that closed in 2009 have filed a lawsuit claiming a raid of the premises caused its demise.

June 8, 2010