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Second Suspect Arrested in Bullitt County Homicide

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On February 2nd, the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office arrested the other suspect in the murder of Kevin Watts. “Bullitt County Sheriff’s Detectives developed viable information that the other suspect in the murder of Kevin Watts; Bradlee Simmons, 22 years old, was in Louisville in the vicinity of Southside Court and Southside Drive. 

While en route to the Southside Drive area, Detective Chris Hill, our lead investigator, was contacted by the Detectives of the Louisville Metro Police Department 3rd Division. He was advised that 3rd Division officers responded to a reported shooting at a parking lot at 6629 Southside Drive. Upon arrival, they found Bradlee Simmons, our murder suspect had apparently been shot. 

Due to previous communication between our two agencies, the officers and Detectives of LMPD’s 3rd Division recognized Simmons as our other murder suspect in the Kevin Watts murder,” stated Sheriff Walt Sholar. Simmons suffered non-life threatening injuries. He is now in the custody of the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office, and is charged with murder and robbery of Kevin Watts.

Suspect Arrested in Bullitt County Homocide

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One suspect has been arrested in a Bullitt County homicide that occurred last month.

On Saturday morning, January 22,2022, the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the 1600 Block of Woodsdale Road reporting a theft.

Upon arrival, deputies observed a lone victim, Kevin Watts, who had been fatally shot. Mr. Watts was the only person at the scene. 

The investigation into the shooting has led to the arrest of a viable suspect. 38-year-old Richard K. Reno, of Louisville, was taken into custody on Monday, January 31, 2022. He is being held in the Bullitt County Detention Center. The investigation is still ongoing. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office on the Crime Tip Line: (502) 543-1262.

E’town Man Located After Escape

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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.

Hardin District Court Issues Bench Warrant Amnesty

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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 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.

Police Searching For Elizabethtown Man

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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.

Hodgenville Police Department Investigating Child Pornography

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The Hodgenville Police Department are actively investigating child pornography exchanged between 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. 

Successful Year for Bluegrass Imaging

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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.

Rand Paul Comes to Elizabethtown; Discusses Covid-19

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Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, M.D., discussed a recent Covid-19 study: “The CDC released a study a couple weeks ago. Looking at 1 million people they found that people who had gotten the vaccine were 20 times less likely to go to the hospital then people who hadn’t got the vaccine.But they also found that people who had the disease and then were not vaccinated were actually 55 times less likely to go to the hospital. You have protection by already having the disease.

And I’m not against the vaccine. If you’re at risk, I’d take the vaccine,” he concluded.

Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery of Marijuana

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A Sunday night traffic stop on I-65 led to the discovery of 17 pounds of marijuana.

“At approximately 9 p.m., Kentucky State Police Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car in Elizabethtown. The vehicle was stopped on the I-65 southbound exit ramp at the 94 mile-marker for traffic violations. During the stop, troopers observed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle being driven by Michael Davis Jr., age 31 of Pembroke Pines, California. During a search of the vehicle, approximately 17 pound of suspected marijuana was located,” stated Trooper First Class Scotty Sharp. Davis was arrested and lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center and charged with Trafficking in Marijuana 1st Offense, and multiple other traffic violations.