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May 29, 2019

Authorities were able to locate the missing 12 year old boy with Autism this morning. Hardin County Emergency Management spokesperson Bryce Shumate wants to think the surrounding counties fire departments, Kentucky State Police, Elizabethtown Police Department, the American Red Cross and everyone else who helped search. The family appreciates everyone’s help in finding Caleb.

An Elizabethtown man was assaulted with a firearm last week. Elizabethtown Police responded to the victim, who was in Hardin Memorial Hospital, who advised that he was allegedly assaulted and robbed at a residence on Glencrest Avenue. The victim described his assailant as an African American man with dreadlocks and a chinstrap beard.. EPD served a search warrant for the home and found large amounts of money, guns, and marijuana. A man matching the victim’s description was also found during the search. Another suspect confessed to the crime and admitted that the other man, later identified as Hakeem Randell, has struck the victim with the butt of an Air-soft Assault Rifle. Both suspects have been arrested.

The Bardstown shooting victim killed over the weekend has been identified. 17 year old Christopher “Chris” Metzger was shot and kill. Police say the name of the shooter is being withheld because he is a minor.

A program created by United Way of Central Kentucky and Goodwill Industries is focused on sustaining employment. Fine out more about “Way To Work” at unitedwayck.org

A fourth person has been charged in connection with a Hardin county murder.  Radcliff Police say 21 year old Temorris Davis was taken into custody Tuesday.  The other three suspects, Tyler Lawrence, Elijah Barnett and Donyale Jones were arrested over the weekend. The four admitted to setting up a drug deal with 25 year old Lashard Harrison last Wednesday where they ended up shooting and killing him.  They are lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.

May 24, 2019

A portion of the interstate in Hardin County was shut down yesterday morning. The crash happened about 7:00 Thursday morning and all lanes were reopened at 11am.

Hardin County Veterans Treatment Court has scheduled it’s graduation ceremony. The event will take place May 30th at 2pm. The Hardin County Justice Center will host the ceremony, which is to celebrate the Veterans who made it through the VTC Progam. In this program, Veterans in the Criminal Justice System are treated and rehabilitated for problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and anger issues.

Elizabethtown is expected to have over 18,000 visitors this weekend. With the BBQ, Blues, and Bikes Festival starting tomorrow morning there will be road closures from 9am until 10pm. Roads that will be closed: 31W from North Miles to Central Ave., US62 (Mulberry) from Poplar to College St., North Main ST. will be shutdown at Poplar, South Main St. will remain open. Also expect a lot of traffic through Elizabethtown due to other activities happening. More information about these events can be found on the City of Elizabethtown Government Facebook Page.

The Knox Regional Development Alliance announced a new Vice President Thursday. Beth Avey has been named the Vice President for Operation. The KRDA was established in 2016 with a mission to protect and promote Fort Knox to increase its economic impact. Avey will start her new role August 1st.

The Kentucky State Police will have checkpoint searches on Memorial Day. KSP wants everyone to enjoy their holiday, but also wants to make sure everyone is being safe and responsible.