A single car accident has left one dead.
On Saturday night, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury collision on Monks Road. The driver of the vehicle, Evan Douglas of Bardstown had left the roadway on the southbound side, and then struck two trees. Douglas was pronounced deceased on the scene. Deputies discovered that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The collision remains under investigation.
A stolen vehicle led multiple agencies on a car chase that ended in Bullitt County yesterday afternoon.
According to Kentucky State Police Post 4, a suspect had allegedly carjacked the vehicle at gunpoint in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The suspect drove in a reckless manner with speeds of almost 100 mph.
The pursuit ended near the Welcome Center on I-65 in Bullitt County. The Louisville Metro Police Department’s SWAT team was called to assist. The suspect, 55-year-old Jeffrey A. Thomas of Louisville was then arrested without incident. He is being charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Wanton Endangerment – first degree, Fleeing or Evading Police – first degree and several other traffic violations.
On Friday afternoon, February 18th, Kentucky State Police Post 4 Detectives located the body of four-year-old Serenity McKinney, who was reported missing on February 2nd, 2022. The body was found in West Point near the Jefferson-Bullitt County line. Serenity’s mother, 21-year-old Catherine McKinney and boyfriend, 26-year-old Dakota Hill, both of Shepherdsville were arrested last week in Kansas and charged with murder and abuse of a corpse.
The case remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police Post 4 Detectives.
On Friday, February 4th, the Judicial Nominating Commission announced nominees for the Hardin Family Court Judge. The judicial seat has been vacant since February 1st.
Yesterday, February 8th, Governor Andy Beshear appointed the Honorable Dawn Blair, of Elizabethtown, to the office of Circuit Judge, Family Division 1, for the 9th Judicial Circuit of Kentucky.
On Sunday, February 13th, a male subject with a Hispanic accent represented himself as an employee with a Meade County Electric Company. While at the residence, the subject stole personal property. The subject drove a white utility van, but Deputies believe a black Ford Focus could be a possible lookout vehicle.
Anyone with information on this case should contact Deputy Joey Board with the Breckinridge Sheriff’s Office.
Additionally, as a safety precaution, if anyone approaches a residence as a person working for any company, always check for identification. If one feels unsafe, call the local law enforcement agency.
