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Arrests made in Hardin County cemetery vandalism investigation

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A series of arrests have been made in relation to area law enforcement’s investigation into reports of theft and vandalism in area cemeteries.

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says their Criminal Investigation Division launched an investigation, “quickly identifying a group of possible suspects connected to the crimes.” Detectives on Monday began collecting physical evidence of stolen and vandalized property from local scrap yards, and on Tuesday detectives conducted interviews with multiple suspects.

Four individuals have been arrested to date: Tomas Bernardo, Gaven Carayoun, Jesse Barcinas, and Joseph Mendiloa, all of Radcliff. The four have been charged with Class D Felony Violating Graves and Class D Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition. They are currently incarcerated in the Hardin County Detention Center, with each scheduled to appear in Hardin District Court on October 3.

The sheriff’s office says more than two dozen reports have been made regarding incidents at several cemeteries, and their investigation remains active and ongoing. Anybody with possible information is asked to file a report with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office by calling 270-765-5133.

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on road rage shooting

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The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in their investigation into a road rage incident Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office says on September 23 at approximately 6:45 p.m. a burgundy Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading east on the Western Kentucky Parkway. A dark colored SUV which was also travelling east appeared to be pursuing the motorcycle at a high rate of speed.

The sheriff’s office says at around the 113-mile marker the SUV attempted to run the motorcycle off the roadway, which caused the motorcycle’s operator to lay the bike down in the right lane and then into the ditch alongside the emergency lane. The SUV then pulled into the emergency lane, and a passenger exited the vehicle, fired multiple rounds at the motorcycle’s operator, and reentered the vehicle, at which time the driver fled eastbound on the parkway.

The sheriff’s office says none of the rounds struck the motorcycle operator and no injuries were reported in the incident. Witnesses stopped to assist the operator but left the scene before the arrival of law enforcement.

The shooter is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall with an average build and shoulder-length hair. He was wearing a red flannel shirt and blue jeans. Any witnesses to the incident or anybody with possible information on the shooter is encouraged to contact the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office at 270-259-3024.

Pool tournament this Saturday a fundraiser for Sycamore Farm KY

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Sycamore Farm founder and Executive Director Cindy Crawford says the nonprofit ministry is dedicated to helping women come out of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.

“There’s a lot of overlap, so we just try to help them find their next best step, and we offer an emergency home where they can come and get safe and stable, and we also now are able to offer long-term residential programming as well,” Crawford said.

Looney’s Billiard Lounge in Elizabethtown is hosting a benefit for the organization this Saturday with an 8-ball Jack and Jill scotch doubles tournament.

“It’s $20 a person,” Crawford said. “Jack and Jill means it’s a woman and a man. It just makes it really fun for everybody to come out and just enjoy each other, have fun playing pool. There’ll be food there. We’re going to have our jewelry there. We hand-make jewelry and we sell it. 100 percent of the profits go back to Sycamore Farm.”

The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. All are welcome to attend.

“Just show up” Crawford said. “If you need a partner, there should be plenty of people around to just come in and join us, but it’s all for fun. We’ll have some good pool players. We’ll have some not so good pool players. I haven’t played in forever, but I’m just excited to be able to do it and just hang out.”

Learn more about the organization at www.sycamorefarmsky.org.

Free naloxone training as part of Save a Life Day

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The Lincoln Trail District Health Department will be hosting free naloxone training events Thursday, part of more than 500 events taking place nationwide as part of Save a Life Day.

“All 50 states are coming together on September 25 to provide free naloxone and free overdose response education,” said LTDHD Harm Reduction Specialist Twyla Crain.

The health department says CDC data shows that after naloxone became available over-the-counter in 2023, opioid overdose fatalities declined nearly 27 percent nationwide.

“Naloxone works on all opioids, so prescription opioids included,” Crain said. “Somebody can double dose their medications or sometimes medications work against each other. A lot of the pharmacies now, if you’re picking up any type of opioid prescription, they suggest taking the naloxone as well because you never know when an emergency can happen.”

The health department will host training events Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Elizabethtown and from 2 to 5 p.m. at Abundant Life Church in Radcliff.

“Whenever you pick it up, we’re going to talk to you and explain to you, make sure you know how to use it, make sure you know what it’s used for,” Crain said. “It’s easy to use, it’s safe for anybody. Anybody can carry it and it’s safe to use in any situation, even if it’s not an overdose but you don’t know what’s going on. You can safely give it to somebody and it’s not going to harm them.”

The training is free for anybody interested in attending. Contact the health department for more information.

Car theft in Hardin County leads to juvenile arrest in Jefferson County

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A vehicle stolen by a juvenile in Radcliff was recovered after a pursuit in Jefferson County Tuesday.

Kentucky State Police Post Four says at approximately 2:29 a.m. on September 23 troopers were notified by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office of a vehicle stolen from Elizabethtown that was abandoned in a Radcliff neighborhood. The KSP’s investigation revealed a second vehicle had been stolen from a residence in the same Radcliff neighborhood and was believed to have been seen in the Louisville area.

Troopers responded to Pleasure Ridge Park where the vehicle was located near the intersection of Terry Road and Morning Glory Lane. The driver fled when troopers attempted to stop the vehicle. After a short pursuit, troopers successfully stopped the vehicle. The operator, a male juvenile, exited the vehicle, and after a brief foot chase was taken into custody without further incident.

The male juvenile faces multiple charges including first degree Fleeing or Evading Police, first degree Wanton Endangerment, and Receiving Stolen Property, among other charges. He was lodged in the Louisville Metro Youth Transitional Services center. The KSP’s investigation of the incident is ongoing.