KSP Conducts “in custody” Death Investigation
The investigation continues, and is being conducted by Detective Wes Medley.
Horse Cave, KY (October 25, 2018) – At 2:51 am (CST) on Thursday morning, October 25, 2018, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call for service requesting a death investigation be conducted which had occurred at The Medical Center Hospital at Caverna in Hart County. An Edmonson County Deputy Jailer had transported Aaron D. Meredith, (23) of Bee Spring from the Hart County Detention Center to the Medical Center Hospital at Caverna to be medically cleared. While at the hospital, Mr. Meredith passed away and was pronounced deceased by the Hart County Coroner.
Mr. Meredith had been placed under arrest by an Edmonson County Deputy Sheriff on Wednesday night at approximately 11:00 pm (CST) for charges including the following: Possession of Controlled substance 1st degree, Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 1st, Possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited, and careless driving. Edmonson County does not have a detention center, therefore all inmates are housed in the Hart County Detention Center.
The investigation continues, and is being conducted by Detective Wes Medley. He is being assisted by Hart County Coroner, Reggie Pettitt. No further information is available at this time.