Police have located an Elizabethtown man who escaped police custody.
31-year-old Jesse Karr was in custody of the Floyd County Jail. He was seeking medical treatment at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg when he escaped.
Karr has been arrested and incarcerated in Central Kentucky.
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
Police are investigating and requesting public assistance in the escape of an Elizabethtown man.
According to a press release by the Prestonsburg Police Department, 31-year-old Jesse Karr was in custody of the Floyd County Jail seeking medical treatment at the Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg. Karr immediately fled the hospital after restraints were removed.
According to leads, Karr was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark hooded sweatshirt.
He is believed to be in the greater Louisville Metro/Elizabethtown area.
For more information, visit the City of Prestonsburg, Kentucky Police Department Facebook page.
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.
An Elizabethtown resident has found success in starting his own videography business.
Alec Higdon-Burgess is the creator and owner behind Bluegrass Imaging. His business was originally geared towards local small business clients including Swope Family of Dealerships, Wicked Eyed Woman, and Mandatory Fun Gym. From there, he took his business to new heights with wedding videography. This year, Bluegrass Imaging was awarded two awards: The Knot Best of Weddings, and Couples Choice Awards.
“The main reason why I do what I do is because I love helping people. Getting to help my couples relive the biggest day of their life, that’s super important to me. It’s something that I try my absolute best to do,” he stated.
Alec’s work and more can be found at BluegrassImaging.com.
