PIKEVILLE, KY – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways. Our agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed along with Deputy Greg Poynter arrested Christopher West, age 33 of Corbin on Wednesday afternoon May 7, 2025 at approximately 2:54 PM.

SOMERSET, KY - The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is reporting that: Mr. Spears has been located.

Kentucky State Police Honored by American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Academy

FRANKFORT, KY (April 17, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is earning national recognition for its outstanding leadership in forensic science. While the KSP Crime Laboratory System is widely regarded as the premier forensic system in the commonwealth, its leadership is now being recognized nationally.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Jay Smallwood arrested Layton L. McQueen age 42 of East Bernstadt on Sunday night May 4, 2025 at approximately 8:28 PM.

THE WHITE HOUSE (May 9, 2025) — First Lady Melania Trump secured a $25 million investment in President Trump's FY26 budget to provide housing and support for youth transitioning out of foster care.