HENDERSON, Ky. (July 31, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 16 has seen an increase in reported scams recently involving requests for personal information and money. Some of these scams have victims deposit money into bitcoin machines or sending money through a bitcoin app. Other scams purport to be law enforcement officials or government […]

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (JULY 31, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police Post 03, Bowling Green, received information leading to the arrest of Johnna Blankenship, 33, of Scottsville. After a preliminary investigation, a search warrant was obtained for Blankenship’s residence, which led to her arrest. Ms. Blankenship was charged with the following: Ms. Blankenship was lodged in […]

EDDYVILLE, Ky. (July 29, 2026) – Upon the Kentucky Department of Corrections conducting an internal investigation, the Kentucky State Penitentiary contacted the Kentucky State Police Post 1 on July 28 advising they had become aware of an employee having a sexual relationship with an inmate. Troopers responded to the scene and opened an investigation.  The […]

EDDYVILLE, Ky. (July 29, 2026) – Upon the Kentucky Department of Corrections conducting an internal investigation, the Kentucky State Penitentiary contacted the Kentucky State Police Post 1 on July 28 advising they had become aware of an employee having a sexual relationship with an inmate. Troopers responded to the scene and opened an investigation.  The […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 24, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) honored 84 troopers, detectives and officers who went above and beyond the call of service in 2025. The KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony highlighted those who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky’s 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations. […]