WULF News

The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 49-year-old Richard Metzroth as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation. After a search warrant was executed yesterday, Metzroth is being charged with twenty counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years of age (Class-C felonies punishable by five to ten years in prison), twenty counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance over 12 years of age and two counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance (Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison). 

He is currently being lodged in the Bullitt County Detention Center.

Today, President Joe Biden announced a ban against imported Russian oil, gas and energy. 

During the briefing, he notes this is possible as the United States produces more oil domestically than all European countries combined. While European Allies cannot join in the ban, Biden announced that a long term strategy is being created to help reduce dependency on Russian energy. Ultimately Biden stressed the goal and need to become energy independent. 

“To protect our economy over the long-term we need to become energy independent. It should motivate us to accelerate a transition to clean energy.”

Additionally, Biden has asked Congress to pass a $12 Billion Ukraine Assistance Package to provide Ukrainians with security, economic and humanitarian assistance.

Five separate armed robberies occurred in Elizabethtown on Friday, March 4th, 2022. All robberies took place between 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. as the victims were exiting their vehicle in parking lots at various locations including the Peddlers Mall and the Towne Mall. All victims stated that they were approached by a young black male wearing a face covering, dark clothes, and armed with a handgun.After the first four robberies, the suspect fled in a dark colored Cadillac SRX being driven by a second accomplice. At the conclusion of the fifth robbery, the suspect stole the victims light gray 2020 Dodge Challenger. At this time, the stolen vehicle has not been recovered.

At this time, the suspects have not been identified, but detectives are actively pursuing leads. Anyone with information on these crimes are asked to contact the Elizabethtown Police Department. Anonymous tips can be shared to Hardin County Crime Stoppers at p3tips.com.

Hardin County Schools has learned of the passing of a Central Hardin High School student.

Brad Mink was a sophomore, active in both the FFA and choir programs. He was known for being caring and compassionate with strong leadership qualities. Staff and administration at Central Hardin stand ready to help students and staff with their grief.

The funeral will be held on Friday at 3 p.m. at Valley Creek Baptist Church.

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.