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Attorney General Daniel Cameron

Kentucky Attorney General Launches 'Operation Fight Fentanyl' Initiative to Combat Opioid Epidemic

FRANKFORT, KY – Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced the launch of an initiative to combat the opioid epidemic titled "Operation Fight Fentanyl." The initiative will aid Attorney General Cameron's office in tackling the opioid epidemic by hearing from law enforcement, legislators, stakeholders, and community members regarding the impact of illicit fentanyl on communities across the Commonwealth.

Kentucky State Police Post 7 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

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RICHMOND, KY (February 2, 2023) – 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.

Paul and Judi Patton

Leadership Kentucky’s Flame of Excellence Award to be Presented to Paul and Judi Patton

LEXINGTON, KY— Leadership Kentucky, one of the first and most prestigious statewide leadership development programs in the United States, will host its 21st Annual Alumni Luncheon in Lexington at Keeneland’s Entertainment Center & Keene Barn on February 9, 2023, where the Flame of Excellence Award will be presented to Former Governor, Paul Patton, and First Lady Judi Patton.

Lexington, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiring to Traffic in Fluorofentanyl

LEXINGTON, KY— (Wednesday, February 1, 2023) - The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Lexington man, Michael Byrd, 34, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison on Monday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, for conspiracy to distribute fluorofentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of fluorofentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute 10 grams or more of fluorofentanyl.

KSP Post 11, London - Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

LONDON, KY (February 01, 2023) - The Kentucky State Police, London Post which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual.