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public-safety - Jun 10, 2026

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 9 Requests Assistance in Locating Missing Juveniles

***UPDATE*** PIKEVILLE, Ky.

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public-safety - Jun 10, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Requests Assistance in Locating Missing Juveniles

(June 9, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is requesting the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation involving two missing juveniles.

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public-safety - Jun 8, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Investigates Fatal Collision in Morgan County

(June, 08, 2026) – Friday June 5 around 3:00 p.m.

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public-safety - Jun 2, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Makes Arrest After Pike County Crash

(June 02, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 9 in Pikeville received a 911 call on Monday, June 1, 2026, regarding a single vehicle collision in the Mouthcard community of Pike County.

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public-safety - Jun 2, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Conducts Assault Investigation in Floyd County

(June 01, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 9, Pikeville, received a call on Monday, June 1, 2026, regarding an assault in the Prestonsburg community of Floyd County.

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public-safety - Jun 1, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(June, 1, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Morehead Post would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Jun 1, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(June 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - May 27, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Investigate Fatal Collision in Powell County

(May, 27, 2026) – On Tuesday May 26 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 received a call from Powell County Dispatch requesting assistance with a single vehicle fatality collision.

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public-safety - May 22, 2026

Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Requests Kentucky State Police Assistance After Locating Contraband

(May 22, 2026) – At the request of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC), the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was contacted on May 21 after prison officials caught a correctional officer bringing illegal narcotics into the facility.

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public-safety - May 20, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Joins Five Other States for Seatbelt Initiative

The 6-State Trooper Project aims to bolster seatbelt usage PIKEVILLE, Ky.

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public-safety - May 8, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 09 Honoring Fallen Troopers

PIKEVILLE, Ky – (May 8, 2026) In commemoration of National Police Officers Memorial Week, The Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville will honor fallen Troopers on Thursday May 13, 2026.

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public-safety - May 5, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Troopers Heroic Actions Saved Two Lives on Cave Run Lake

(May, 5, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was informed of an overturned jet ski on Cave Run Lake near Stoney Cove Boat ramp, on Monday May 4 at around 5:00 p.m.

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public-safety - May 5, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Safely

(Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) safety initiative focuses on impaired driving MOREHEAD, Ky.

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public-safety - May 1, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(May 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - May 1, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(May, 1, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Morehead Post would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Apr 28, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Arrest Three in Sexual Abuse Allegations in Fleming County

(April, 28, 2026) –On Monday April 6, 2026 Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 Morehead received a new report of Sexual Abuse allegations stemming from an active investigation involving James Barnes Sr who had fled to Alabama in 2023.

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public-safety - Apr 27, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Investigate Fatal Collision in Bath County

(April, 27, 2026) – On Sunday April 26 Bath County Dispatch contacted Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 Morehead around 11:00 a.m.

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public-safety - Apr 23, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Conducts Death Investigation in Floyd County

(April 22, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville received a call from Prestonsburg 911 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, regarding the discovery of human remains in the Prestonsburg community of Floyd County.

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public-safety - Apr 16, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Rowan County

(April, 16, 2026) – On Wednesday April 15, 2026 Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 Morehead received a call from Rowan County Sheriff’s Office around 3:30 p.m.

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public-safety - Apr 14, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Welcomes New Telecommunicators

(April 10, 2026) – Today, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 22 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy.

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public-safety - Apr 13, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Welcomes New Telecommunicators

(April, 11, 2026) –Friday April 10, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced the graduation of 22 telecommunicators from the KSP Telecommunications Academy.

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public-safety - Apr 6, 2026

Eyes on the Road: Kentucky State Police Post 9 Participates in Distracted Driving Awareness Month Safety Campaign

(April 6, 2026) – In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 9 will take part in a nationwide traffic safety campaign, Operation C.A.R.E.

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public-safety - Apr 2, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Conducts Assault Investigation in Floyd County

(April 02, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 9, Pikeville, received a 911 call on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, reporting that a male had been assaulted in the Beaver community of Floyd County.

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public-safety - Apr 1, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(April, 1, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Morehead Post would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Apr 1, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(April 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Mar 30, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Lewis County

(March, 30, 2026) – On Saturday March 28, 2026 at approximately 8:05 p.m.

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public-safety - Mar 27, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Collision in Floyd County

(March 27, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, was notified of a single-vehicle collision at approximately 6:37 p.m.

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public-safety - Mar 23, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigate Single Vehicle Fatality in Wolfe County

(March, 22, 2026) – At approximately 10:30 a.m.

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public-safety - Mar 23, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Wolfe County

(March, 22, 2026) – On Saturday March 21, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m.

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public-safety - Mar 18, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Trooper Recognized for Heroic Efforts

(March, 18, 2026) –A Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 trooper has been nationally recognized for his courage and decisive actions that saved a woman’s life during a domestic violence situation in eastern Kentucky.

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public-safety - Mar 17, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Welcomes New Commander

(March 17, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 9 in Pikeville would like to welcome Captain Brad Riley as the new Post Commander.

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public-safety - Mar 13, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigates Two Vehicle Fatal Collision in Johnson County

(March 13, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, received notification of a two-vehicle injury collision at approximately 1:31 p.m.

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public-safety - Mar 13, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Wolfe County

(March,13, 2026) – On Thursday March 12, 2026 at approximately 4:15 p.m., Wolfe County Dispatch contacted Kentucky State Police (KSP) post 8 requesting assistance investigating a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of KY 15 and Mattie Graham Road.

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public-safety - Mar 12, 2026

Kentucky State Police Conducts Death Investigation in Floyd County

(March 12, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville received a call from Prestonsburg 911 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, regarding an unresponsive female in the Hueysville community of Floyd County.

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public-safety - Mar 12, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 to Increase Highway Safety Efforts During Operation C.A.R.E.

(March 12, 2026) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 9 will participate in Operation C.A.R.E.

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public-safety - Mar 12, 2026

Kentucky State Police Charges Rowan County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

(March 12, 2026) – On March 10, 2026, at approximately 5:33 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Bobby Joe Mocabee, 35, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

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public-safety - Mar 2, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(March 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Mar 2, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(March, 1, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Morehead Post would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Feb 26, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Collision in Pike County

(February 26, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, was notified of a single-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 3:47 p.m.

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public-safety - Feb 19, 2026

Kentucky State Police Investigate Escaped Inmate in Pike County

(February 18, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police, Pikeville Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Pike County Detention Center at 5:53 p.m.

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public-safety - Feb 9, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Joins National Operation C.A.R.E. For Super Bowl Sunday

High-visibility enforcement tackles impaired driving and promotes safe travel MOREHEAD, Ky.

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public-safety - Feb 3, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 9 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(February 1, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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public-safety - Feb 3, 2026

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

(February, 1, 2026) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Morehead Post would like to offer periodic reminders to drivers who travel our roadways.

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