Category: Post 01
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Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints
MAYFIELD, Ky. (April 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent…
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Kentucky State Police Conducting Death Investigation in Lyon County
KUTTAWA, Ky. (March 30, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 detectives are conducting a death investigation after the body of a Tennessee man was discovered on the bank of the Cumberland River in Lyon County. Just after 2:00p.m. CDT on March 30, 2026, KSP Post 1 received a call from an individual on…
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Kentucky State Police Post 1 Lieutenant Recognized for Extraordinary Efforts by Child Adovcacy Center
MAYFIELD, Ky. (March 30, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 is proud to announce the recognition of Lieutenant David Dick as a “Legendary Partner” by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky at an awards banquet last week. Each year, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky recognizes the extraordinary efforts of Legendary Partners who show exceptional commitment to protecting…
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Kentucky State Police Arrest Kentucky State Penitentiary Employee for Sexual Offenses
EDDYVILLE, Ky. (March 16, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 detectives have arrested a caseworker employed at the Kentucky State Penitentiary after investigating a report of an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. At 3:40pm CST today, KSP Post 1 received a call from the Kentucky State Penitentiary advising that an employee had been…
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Kentucky State Police Arrest Mayfield Man for Sexual Offenses
MAYFIELD, Ky. (March 12, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 troopers arrested a Mayfield man following an investigation into inappropriate sexual relations with a juvenile. On March 5, 2026, KSP Post 1 troopers began an investigation into an inappropriate relationship between James W. King, 39 of Mayfield, Kentucky, and a female juvenile. Through…
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Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Increase Highway Safety Efforts During Operation C.A.R.E.
HICKORY, Ky. (March 11, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 Mayfield will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) from March 9-17, 2026, joining law enforcement agencies across the nation in a coordinated effort to improve roadway safety and reduce preventable crashes. This effort is timely, as schools throughout the state…
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Kentucky State Police Arrest Shively Man After Multi-County Pursuit
WICKLIFFE, Ky. (March 9, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Mayfield have arrested a man following a pursuit that led law enforcement through Ballard, McCracken, and Marshall Counties. On Sunday, March 8, 2026 just after 9:00 p.m. CST, Trooper Max Dikin with KSP Post 1 observed a maroon 2012 Lincoln MKZ on…
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Kentucky State Police Post 1 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints
MAYFIELD, Ky. (March 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent…
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Kentucky State Police Post 1 Involved in Law Enforcement Situation in Lyon County
EDDYVILLE, Ky. (Feburary 24, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 1, along with units from local agencies in Lyon County are currently dealing with a law enforcement incident on KY 293 near the intersection of KY 93 outside of Eddyville. Exit 45 off Interstate 24 is currently closed due to this ongoing situation. Further…
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Kentucky State Police Post 1 Searching for Missing North Carolina Man
LAKE CITY, Ky. (February 18, 2026) – On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at approximately 3:17 PM CT, Kentucky State Police Post 1 received multiple reports of a male individual on the Cumberland River bridge on US Highway 62 connecting Lyon and Livingston County. Shortly after receiving intial reports, it was reported the man had jumped.…