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Kentucky State Police investigate trooper-involved shooting in Floyd County
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Kentucky State Police is on administrative leave while an investigation continues into the shooting death of a suspect Feb. 3 in Floyd County. The KSP said in a news release Friday that a critical incident response team has interviewed vital witnesses. The preliminary investigation reveals Trooper Billy Ball conducted a traffic…
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Kentucky State Police hiring troopers
Beginning 2023 increased salary and pension available The Kentucky State Police seeks Kentuckians to serve as sworn Kentucky State Police Troopers. Applications are being accepted for new officers and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. Deadline to apply is Oct. 28. KSP offers one of the top five highest starting salaries…
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Kentucky State Police investigates two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County
ELKHORN CITY – Kentucky State Police Pikeville received a 911 call regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County at approximately 7:58 a.m. Sept. 26. The collision occurred on Elkhorn Creek in the Elkhorn City community. Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered 32-year-old Wesley Childers of Draffin was operating a 2009 Thomas bus on Elkhorn Creek when his vehicle…
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KSP Post 9 welcomes back two retired troopers
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post welcomed back two retired troopers last week. The Kentucky State Police Trooper R program has enabled retired troopers to return and serve their communities again. Trooper Ronald Peppi retired with the rank of sergeant in 2019 from KSP’s DESI branch. Peppi is a Floyd County native and…
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KSP targets repeat win for ‘best-looking cruiser’
Citizens encouraged to vote online FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police is gearing up for a repeat win to be named “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” and asks Kentuckians to cast their vote in support of the agency. The American Association of State Troopers hosts an annual calendar contest and encourages state police agencies across the nation…
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Theft investigation leads to five arrests
Firearms, drugs seized CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIKEVILLE — Five people were arrested June 1 after illegal drugs and stolen items were discovered at a Pike County home. Officers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 executed a search warrant at a residence on Flora Street in the Coal Run community of Pike County. Officers say the…