Post 16 Troopers Honored at KSP Sworn Award Ceremony  

Two Post 16 troopers were included in those honors.

HENDERSON, Ky. (June 4, 2019) –Gov. Matt Bevin joined Justice Secretary John Tilley and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders in recognizing 58 KSP troopers and officers for acts of bravery, life-saving, professionalism and dedication to duty at a ceremony held in Lexington on May 30.

 

Two Post 16 troopers were included in those honors.

Trooper Blake Owens was named Post-Level Trooper of the Year. A four-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, Owens is assigned to Daviess and Hancock counties. He is originally a Frankfort resident and graduated from Western Hills High School in 2009. He also graduated from University of Kentucky in 2013.  

 

Trooper Owens has demonstrated exemplary service as a patrol unit. He has a tremendous work ethic and maintains a positive attitude at all times. Trooper Owens is proactive in investigations and has conducted numerous investigations resulting in many arrests.

 

Trooper Owens has investigated 93 cases with nearly 300 criminal arrests and arrested 64 DUI’s

 

Detective Adam Wright was named Post-Level Detective of the Year. A six-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, he is assigned to Ohio and McLean counties.  Detective Wright was appointed detective in 2017. He accepted his role and has become a valued member of the agency.  He is often tasked with complex investigations and has investigated cases ranging from child sexual exploitation to rape and has a very high clearance rate for the post.

 

Post 16 Commander Brenton Ford said he is proud of the commitment and efforts of these units.

 

“These troopers are shining examples of devoted service and commitment to others above self,” he said. “I commend them and their families who allow them to serve the Commonwealth on a daily basis.”