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Grayson County Sheriff’s Office investigating damage caused by stolen golf cart

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The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is advising Rough River Lake residents in the area of Muskie and Blue Bird roads to check on their property following an incident with a stolen golf cart.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies recovered a stolen golf cart and documented damage to boat docks and jet ski lifts on Rough River Lake. A suspect is in custody, but as part of the investigation the sheriff’s office is asking any residents that find anything missing or damaged to report it to Detective Wally Ritter at 270-259-3024.

This investigation comes as the Leitchfield Police Department continues to search for the suspect who stole a truck in Grayson County and escaped after wrecking it in an embankment on Bear Creek. Anybody with possible information on that investigation is asked to contact the LPD at 270-259-3850.

Radcliff man arrested on Attempted Murder charge

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A Radcliif man has been charged with Attempted Murder following his arrest Sunday.

Barry Windell Hampton is currently lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center with bond set at $500,000.

According to Hampton’s citation from the detention center, in the evening hours on July 30 Hampton and the victim in the incident allegedly got into an argument that turned violent. A witness  at the scene told law enforcement that responded to the incident that Hampton told the victim he was “going to kill him.”

Hampton allegedly produced a knife that was on his person and stabbed or slashed the victim at least two times. In addition to multiple cuts on his hands, the victim was cut on his lower abdomen and on his left forearm. The victim was transported by helicopter to the University of Louisville Trauma Center.

The detention center’s inmate information states that Hampton will appear in court on August 11.

Barren County constable arrested after joining stolen vehicle pursuit

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A vehicle pursuit that went from Barren County into Hardin County last week got some unexpected assistance.

According to Kentucky State Police Post Four, officers that were pursuing a stolen vehicle noticed a Honda Odyssey van with green and amber emergency lights, a five-point star, and “Kentucky Constable” written on the side involved in the pursuit. The vehicle was operated by Barren County Constable Joseph Ramey, who state troopers observed operating his vehicle in a reckless manner at a high rate of speed, striking several law enforcement vehicles involved in the pursuit.

While Kentucky Constables are allowed to make traffic stops, they must have completed law enforcement training and received certification to do so. Investigators found Ramey had not.

A warrant was issued for Ramey’s arrest, and Ramey was arrested on multiple charges including Wanton Endangerment and Impersonating a Peace Officer. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.