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One suspect has been arrested in a Bullitt County homicide that occurred last month.

On Saturday morning, January 22,2022, the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the 1600 Block of Woodsdale Road reporting a theft.

Upon arrival, deputies observed a lone victim, Kevin Watts, who had been fatally shot. Mr. Watts was the only person at the scene. 

The investigation into the shooting has led to the arrest of a viable suspect. 38-year-old Richard K. Reno, of Louisville, was taken into custody on Monday, January 31, 2022. He is being held in the Bullitt County Detention Center. The investigation is still ongoing. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office on the Crime Tip Line: (502) 543-1262.

The Hardin District Court has issued a bench warrant “amnesty”.

When someone charged with a criminal offense fails to show up for their court date for a jailable charge, a bench warrant is issued by the Judge for their arrest.

“That warrant typically then is served by the police, and you go into jail. You have to post a bond, and so we’re trying to prevent some of that. We had just an extraordinary number of those from the pandemic. So, we’re trying not to have law enforcement have to make those arrests and not have to put those through our jail, and instead just give those a court date,” stated Hardin County Attorney Jenny Oldham. During the months of February and March, someone with an outstanding bench warrant issued from the Hardin County District Court may call the Hardin County Clerk’s Office Hardin County Circuit Clerk’s Office at 270-766-5041 and set up a court date themselves. The warrant will not be recalled until the person shows up in court. 

An alphabetical bench warrant list can be found by searching “bench warrant list” on the Hardin County Government page, hcky.org.

Updated 2/2/2022 at 3:57 pm for clarity

The Hodgenville Police Department are actively investigating child pornography exchanged by students at Larue County Middle and High Schools.

“We received a report last week of a 14-year-old that was possibly selling nudes of another 14-year-old. However, the victim in this case was 11 and 12 when she took the pictures,” Chief Richardson stated. The pictures are believed to have been exchanged back in August or September of last year. Chief Richardson noted that no pictures were taken on school premises, although money was exchanged at school.

Currently, one minor is being charged with possession and distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. “We’re looking at B felonies, but because the suspect is so young, that (case) will stay in district court and stay in the juvenile system. 

Everyone involved, including parents, have been notified by Hodgenville Police. This investigation is ongoing.