Darren Doyle, story:
Kentucky State Police reported two different arrests in separate incidents of individuals affiliated with law enforcement, according to two press releases.

Barren County Constable
According to an official press release, KSP Post 4 was notified of a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that had originated in Barren County on July 25th. As the pursuit entered Hardin Co, it was discovered that a Barren County Constable, Joseph Ramey, 29 years old, was also involved in the pursuit and was driving a Honda Odyssey van with green and amber emergency lights with a “five-point star” with “Kentucky constable” written on the side of the vehicle, KSP stated.

"During the pursuit, troopers observed Ramey operating his vehicle in a reckless manner at a high rate of speed, nearly striking the cruiser of several law enforcement officers that were involved. During the investigation, it was determined that Joseph Ramey does not have any law enforcement certification and had taken office in January of this year," the press release stated. 

According to KRS 70.325, after January 1, 2023, no constable who is elected for the first time or a deputy constable appointed pursuant to KRS 70.320 shall be granted the powers generally applicable to peace officers and police officers unless the individual has been certified and maintains his or her certification pursuant to KRS 15.380

KSP issued a warrant and Ramey was arrested and is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. He is charged with six counts of wanton endangerment, impersonating a peace officer, and official misconduct, along with several other misdemeanor traffic violations. The investigation remains ongoing by Sgt. Blake Owens.

Former Leitchfield Police Officer
On July 27, 2023, Kentucky State Police Post 4 was notified by the Leitchfield Police Department (LPD) of an internal investigation involving one of their police officers who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 17-year female, according to a KSP press release.

"During the course of the investigation, KSP detectives discovered Jeremy Taylor Wright, 27 of Caneyville, while an LPD officer, had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female on July 22nd in Bardstown, KY. Once the relationship was discovered, Wright resigned from the department, and the case was turned over to KSP," the press release stated.

An arrest warrant as issued on Friday and Wright was arrested and charged with Rape 3rd Degree and Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, with further charges pending as the investigation continues. Wright was lodged in the Nelson Co. Detention Center.

Kentucky State Police was assisted by the Leitchfield Police Department. The investigation remains ongoing by Det. Robert Hartley.

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Darren Doyle, story:
Magistrates voted unanimously on Monday night's fiscal court meeting to move forward with applying for a Transportation Alternatives Program Grant.

District 2 Magistrate T.J. Massey said the funds would be an 80/20 grant, with 20% being matching funds from the county, and if granted, would allow the county to update exterior lighting around the courthouse and the square. The area would also include space around the crosswalk between the Community Center and Bank of Edmonson County, an area where two pedestrians were recently injured at night, with one being airlifted to Louisville.

Massey said any remaining funds for the project could possibly go to items such as remodeling sidewalks in the area, depending on what the Preserving Edmonson Pride revitalization results will be. The court recently allocated $430K of ARPA funding to PEP for the project, which includes a covered porch for the Community Center that will join a new porch for the Courthouse.

The motion was made to move forward with the application process by Gary Bagshaw and seconded by Anthony Hennion, and passed unanimously.

Energy Savings Contractor Presentation
A presentation was also given by Stewart Shunk, a representative of Ascendant Facility Partners, an energy-savings contracting company from Paducah.

Mr. Shunk made a pitch to the Fiscal Court to explore the possibilities of the company to make improvements to the county's facilities such as lighting, hvac, plumbing, and gas, for the purpose of energy savings. He said that AFP guarantees the savings results and that if "X" amount of savings is guaranteed over what is normally a 20-year term in a contract between AFP and the county, and the county does not see the guaranteed amount during that period, the company will simply write a check to the county for the difference.

At the conclusion of the presentation, he asked for questions from the magistrates, which there were none. The county entered a similar agreement with another company in 2017 and no action was taken.

County Tax Rates On Track to Drop for 2023
Magistrates also agreed to set a tax hearing prior to the next fiscal court meeting on August 14th where the first reading of county tax rates will be on the agenda. Should the reading pass, they agreed that rates will decrease for county tax payers this year from 13.7 cents to 13.2 cents per $100 of property. The compensating rate for 2023 is 12.7 set by the state. 13.2 is the highest that can be set without a recall vote, which is a break for taxpayers. A motion for 13.2 cents was made by Mark Meeks for tax hearing reading and seconded by T.J. Massey.

The meeting was one of two nightly meetings held by the fiscal court each year. The crowd was made up of approximately 10-12 visitors.

The court also voted to:

• Approve Treasurer’s May Monthly Settlement Report.
• Approve Treasurer's June Monthly Settlement Report.
• Approve Judge’s Quarterly Financial Statement.
• Approve KACO Workers Compensation Membership Agreement.
• Approve 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application.
• Approve July Cash Transfers.
• Approve purchase of 2008 Ford Explorer, $12,000 for Emergency Management once viewed in-person and test-driven.
• Acknowledge Big Reedy Watershed Conservancy District Fiscal Year 23 Financial Report.
• Acknowledge Edmonson County Conservation District Fiscal Year 23 Financial Report.
• Acknowledge Edmonson County Conservation District Fiscal Year 23 Annual Report.
• Approve Treasurer’s Fiscal Year 23 Annual Settlement.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 14th at 9AM.

Darren Doyle, story and photo:
No motion was made at last night's Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting to approve the first reading of ordinance EC 23-21, which was to approve the recommended reapportionment, a step required by law every ten years, after the census.

The purpose is to ensure the districts are spread as equally as possible, according to population.

At the July 10th Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting, members of the Edmonson County Reapportionment Committee, appointed by Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey and the Edmonson County Fiscal Court, presented their recommended reapportionment option to the court, along with Edmonson County Clerk Kevin Alexander.
 
Reapportionment is required every ten years pursuant to KRS 67.045, when census data is used to reestablish boundary lines of magistrate districts.  In addressing the Court at the previous meeting, Clerk Alexander and Reapportionment Committee Chairman Timmy Davis discussed the difficult nature of performing such a task, while presenting what they felt was the best and most fair option for the redistricting. The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) also allowed the committee use of their mapping software and additional assistance from their office staff.

Magistrates last night were first silent when the vote to approve the option was called. District 1 Magistrate Mark Meeks then asked if they could speak with those at BRADD further to see if there were any better options. He said while he was only one vote, that was his take. No one addressed why no other options were searched since the presentation at the last fiscal court meeting on the 10th, but County Clerk Kevin Alexander reminded the court that if this ordinance wasn't passed, which was one option out of five that the Reapportionment Committee, the ordinance would be void and magistrates would be responsible for coming up with something new; the 'something new' would have to follow the law and fall within the required population guidelines, which is easier said than done, and the whole reason for the reapportionment.

District 6 Magistrate Gary Bagshaw asked if no better option was found, could the court revert back to the ordinance presented by the committee--to which the answer was yes. Clerk Alexander reminded the court that much research, time, and effort went into the option presented and that while no new option would be perfect, the committee agreed that it was the best option for all districts.

A motion was made by District 4 Magistrate Mickey Johnson to table the motion until the next meeting and seconded by District 3 Magistrate Anthony Hennion, which passed unanimously. The item will return to the fiscal court agenda next meeting.

Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Water District is lifting the Boil Water Advisory that was issued on Saturday, July the 22nd for customers on the South Side of Green River and the City of Brownsville, according to a released statement. The Boil Water Advisory also is being lifted for customers on the North side of Green River including the communities of Brownsville, Windyville, Sunfish, Round Hill, Poplar Springs, Kyrock, Lindseyville, Bee Springs, Moutardier, Ambassador Shores, and Dickies Mill Rd and ending on HWY 259 at the intersection of Van Meter School Road in Grayson County.

Nolin Dam Road is also included and intersecting side roads, beginning at the intersection of Hwy 259 and ending at the intersection of Wilderness Rd. and Hwy 728. Wilderness Road and Cave Hollow Bay are also lifted.

Samples that were taken have tested negative for bacteriological contamination and the water has been deemed safe to drink the Environmental protection agency.

If there are any questions, please contact the water district office at 270-597-2165.

Darren Doyle, story:
The Edmonson County Water District has issued a boil water advisory because of a break in a main transmission line, according to District General Manager Tony Sanders. The advisory affects a large number of water customers in the city limits of Brownsville, all customers south of the river, and several areas north of the Green River.

The advisory states the following:

"The potential exists for bacteriological contamination due to low pressure or no pressure. The Boil Water advisory includes all customers on the south of the Green River INCLUDING the City of Brownsville. The Boil Water Advisory also includes all customers on the North side of Green River including the communities of Brownsville, Windyville, Sunfish, Round Hill, Poplar Springs, Kyrock, Lindseyville, Bee Springs, Moutardier, Ambassador Shores, and Dickies Mill Rd and ending on HWY 259 at the intersection of Van Meter School Road in Grayson County. Nolin Dam Road is also included and intersecting side roads, beginning at the intersection of Hwy 259 and ending at the intersection of Wilderness Rd. and Hwy 728. Wilderness Road and Cave Hollow Bay are also included."

The advisory said you must boil water to a rolling boil for three minutes.

The advisory will remain in effect until water samples have been taken and the threat of contamination has been eliminated to the satisfaction of the Environmental Protection Agency.

**CORRECTION:  July 22, 2023 10:23am: This article was corrected to include the areas south of the river as well. We apologize for the error.

Darren Doyle, story and photos:
Team members from Edmonson County's Family Resource Center and Youth Services Centers along with local emergency personnel were set up today in Brownsville as they collected school supplies for local students at the annual Cram the Cruiser.

Lisa Whobrey, one of the event organizers and coordinator for the EC Family Resource Centers, said the purpose for the school supply drive each year is to ensure that all students can have the same opportunities for needed supplies in Edmonson County Schools.

"Our goal with the program is simply to bridge the barriers so our children do not have to worry and can focus on learning," she said. "Today our community helps to make that happen."

Local law enforcement and Edmonson EMS were set up with FRYSC personnel, along with other community volunteers, at the Family Dollar in Brownsville, collecting supplies and monetary donations. Kentucky State Police, Brownsville Police, and the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office helped to 'cram the cruiser.'

Trooper Daniel Priddy, Public Information Officer for Kentucky State Police Post 3, said today's event was a great opportunity to work with the local Family Resource Center.

"We want every student to start off on the same foot as school starts," he said. "Some kids don't have what they need and this helps equal that out. It also allows us to interact with our community, students, and teachers, and we even consider it a partnership with our school system and community."

Whobrey said she was grateful for all the work that went into this year's event. All the supplies will be evenly dispersed among all Edmonson County Schools.

"We could not do what we do without the amazing support of our community," she added.

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Darren Doyle, story and photos:
Local faces installed the first part of some new learning activities for kids and their parents today at Chalybeate Park, thanks to a donation from United Way of Southern Kentucky, in conjunction with local county government.

UWSKY has helped construct "Born Learning Trails" in area parks that include 10 interactive signs that offer fun learning activities for young children and their families. The signs instruct children with a learning activity involving counting, shapes, colors, and more.

The signs were installed today by Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, EC Parks Director A.B. Webb, and UWSKY volunteer coordinator for Glenview Trust Company, Craig Browning.

Browning said concrete pads will be constructed soon with painted activities that coordinate with some of the signs, which are placed around the playground area at the park.

Judge Lindsey said that it's always positive anytime you can provide more activities for children.

"We're thankful to be partnered with United Way and offer something new for our kids and parents," he said. "This seems like something families will enjoy."

Browning said United Way is supplying the materials and local government is planning to provide the labor to complete the project.

Darren Doyle, story:
Two female pedestrians were injured Friday night in Brownsville after they were struck by a vehicle, according to Brownsville Police.

Emergency personnel were called to the scene of the accident at 9:53PM on Friday, July 14th to Main Street in front of the Edmonson County Community Center. Police said that Patricia Noblett, 67, of Leitchfield, and Tracy Harris, 47, of Clarkson, were leaving a benefit event at the Community Center when they crossed the street on their way to their vehicles, parked at Bank of Edmonson County.

Police said they were struck by a 2005 Cadillac passenger car driven by Betty Duvall, 83, of Roundhill. According to police, the driver stated she did not see the pedestrians. Duvall was uninjured, police said.

Noblett was air lifted to Louisville with serious injuries; the extent of her injuries were unknown. Harris was taken to the hospital in Bowling Green via ambulance with unknown injuries where she was treated and later released.

Police said the accident is still under investigation.

In addition to Brownsville PD, The Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Edmonson EMS, and the Brownsville Fire Department also worked at the scene.

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Darren Doyle, story:
Edmonson County will see a reapportionment of magisterial districts, as required by state law, after the U.S. Census, every ten years. The purpose is to ensure the districts are spread as equally as possible, according to population.

At Monday's Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting, members of the Edmonson County Reapportionment Committee, appointed by Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey and the Edmonson County Fiscal Court, presented their recommended reapportionment option to the court, along with Edmonson County Clerk Kevin Alexander.
 
Reapportionment is required every ten years pursuant to KRS 67.045, when census data is used to reestablish boundary lines of magistrate districts.  In addressing the Court, Clerk Alexander and Reapportionment Committee Chairman Timmy Davis discussed the difficult nature of performing such a task, while also thanking the Court for committing to using the BRADD office’s staff and mapping software.
 
“A clerk’s role in this process is to provide the data to the committee, offer options, and answer questions, but I don’t have a vote” Alexander noted. 
 
He said he felt it was important to convey to the members some issues his office had been made aware of over the last eight years, as well.  In their meetings, Alexander said he presented six options to the committee, also comprised of Chris Brooks and Wes Davis. 
 
“We looked at a four-district option, a five-district option, and three six-district options at our first meeting” Alexander said.  “Everyone was in agreement to leave it as a six-district scenario, but we knew that due to the growth in the southern end of the county, significant changes would be necessary.”
 
One difficult task was ensuring that there was a 10% or less deviation from the largest district in the county to smallest. Literally, every person counts and one household can make a difference.
 
The presented option resulted in the most significant changes being in Districts 2, 4, and 5. 
 
“With the numbers we were using, it was decided that putting the entire city of Brownsville into one magisterial district was possible," he said, even though they realize the city expands on both sides of the Green River.

With new houses going up every day in the southern area of the county, including several new developments and apartment complexes, the committee must anticipate the change in population as best they can. Alexander said this recommendation will allow for the anticipated growth in that area, which may keep future reapportionment from being as significant.
 
“No one likes to have to offer changes like this.  We’ve had some growth already in Chalybeate, and much more in coming.  It is just the numbers we were dealt with.”
 
Alexander added that the committee was great to work with.
 
“Great guys.  All three of them.  You’ve got to be civic-minded to agree to be on a committee like this.  I appreciate getting to work along with each of them.”
 
An ordinance will now be presented at the next Fiscal Court meeting, which will require two readings to pass.  In the event the Fiscal Court chooses not to approve this recommended option, they will form a committee among the Court members to create their own districts.  If the option does pass, it will go into effect after the November General Election and the Edmonson County Election Board will be tasked with making any changes to polling places and precinct lines. Anyway you look at it, many county voters will be voting in a different district and at a different polling place soon, and no one at the local level can change that.
 
“We did the very best we could on this” Alexander said.

Judge Lindsey reiterated that these changes are not only required by law, but are based on population, only.

"It has nothing to do with specific locations or mileage of roads in a district," he said. "This is population-based, only."

Darren Doyle, story and photo:
The Edmonson County Fiscal Court voted on Monday to allocate $430,000 of ARPA funding for a downtown beautification project on behalf of Preserving Edmonson Pride, or PEP.

PEP is a local nonprofit made up of local citizens and business owners that organized in 2019 for the purpose of beautifying areas of the county to improve economic growth. They have made multiple presentations to the Fiscal Court after spending their own money on architectural drawings, research, and other plans; however, until yesterday, they had reached dead ends.

PEP board members have discussed various grants available for these types of projects in different scenarios, but in order to receive them, they either have to be matched with local funds, the projects have to go through a county or city government, or both. On Monday, magistrates voted to allocate the money for a project that would consist of a wrap-around porch at the Edmonson County Community Center that would join the front of the Courthouse with a new set of covered steps.

Judge-Executive Scott Lindsey said after PEP made their most recent presentation to the fiscal court, a project economic development committee was formed to determine a projected cost for the construction project. That committee consisted of magistrates T.J. Massey, Mark Meeks, Mickey Johnson, and PEP board members Andrea Brantley, Shaska Hines, and Jeff Jacobs.

Judge Lindsey also commended the work of the PEP board over the last several years.

"What was presented is going to be a great step for our community," he said. "This is going to be a tremendous upgrade to our town and I feel it will be something we can all be proud of. The work that's been done by the members of PEP has been great and I know they're all working for the betterment of our community."

The Veterans Memorial Wall area greatly improved the look of the courtyard, which was overseen by the previous county governmental administration; however, there is still much to be done. The steps on both buildings are degraded, handrails old and outdated, and the overall look is one that most would agree is tired; however, projects like these in small towns like Edmonson County usually find snags when it comes to funding.

Judge Lindsey said projects like this are really not possible without finding new ways to provide funding, and in this case, that's where ARPA came in.

"When the first guidelines of ARPA came to the county, they were vague and it could only be used for infrastructure," he said. "It wasn't easy trying to allocate all the funding for that here, but then the criteria began to change and it allowed us the freedom to use it in different ways. Basically, anything that would normally be funded through the local government process, and magistrates voted unanimously to allocate part of that funding for the PEP project."

Darren Doyle, story: photos submitted
A young couple and their two year-old daughter are blessed to be alive after surviving an incredible encounter during severe storms that recently came through Edmonson County.

Jake and Madison Wingfield, along with their two year-old daughter, Annie, were inside their mobile home in Big Reedy when straight line winds flipped their mobile home over, not only once, but twice. They were all inside as the events unfolded, and Madison is currently 36 weeks pregnant.

"The Lord was very good to us," Madison told the Edmonson Voice as she began to describe the horrific situation she and her family found themselves in on the night of Sunday, June 25th.

"We lost power around 9 or 9:30 and we were staying up in our living room with Annie at about 11:15," she said. "I just felt like something was off and I didn't want to put her in her bed. We hadn't gotten any weather alerts yet and it didn't seem like it was too bad outside yet but I don't know if you call it mother's intuition or what, but things just didn't seem right. Jake and Annie were on the couch and I got up to go look out the window to see if I could see anything happening and all at once, the trailer started tipping forward and the floor was up in the air."

"I guess it was good that Jake and Annie were laying on the couch where they were because the couch slid across the room into another couch, and it landed on top of them and covered them both when it flipped," she said. "As soon as we quit flipping I jumped up and started hollering for them and Jake was hollering for me but it was dark and we couldn't see anything. It was raining inside on us because all the windows were busted out and we were walking on the ceiling, which it was hard to move around because we were falling through the insulation. I finally got to him and he had pushed the other couch off them both and then the main goal was just to get out. We went out the front door which was now facing the back of our place, got in our vehicle, and made it to my parents' house."

Other than a few items of clothing, everything in the house was lost, whether being blown away, smashed, or damaged from water, but the Wingfields didn't yet fully know the severity of their situation. They also hadn't yet realized that being together in their living room before the tumble possibly saved all their lives.

"When we saw everything the next morning, we were amazed that we got out," she said. "We didn't have a lot of room in the trailer to begin with, so we actually had our deep freezer in Annie's room. That freezer ended up on top of Annie's crib and if we'd have put her there I don't see how we could've got her out. Also, in our bedroom, Jake had built our bed, which was made out of rough lumber and it was super heavy. It was laying out flat and I don't see how we could've got out from underneath it, the way it was laying. Just where we were before the storm hit was a blessing in itself, because if we'd have been in any other part of the house, I don't know that we'd have made it out."

To say that the family is in need is an understatement. They are currently living in a camper, they had no mobile home insurance, and baby number two could literally arrive any day. Friends, family, and even strangers have already stepped up to help take care of their immediate needs, including organizing a huge benefit event that is scheduled for this Friday, July 14th at the Brownsville Community Center.

"We've just been overwhelmed by the kindness that's been shown to us throughout all this," she said. "I can't imagine living somewhere else right now because our community has just wrapped us up. You just don't think about not having some of this stuff until you don't have it. We're just trying to get by with the bare minimum in our camper for now, and make room for our baby."

Despite their lives literally being turned upside down in a matter of 30 seconds, Madison said that Annie didn't have a single scratch from the ordeal and she and Jake escaped with only cuts and bruises.

"People have reached out to us from everywhere," she said. "We've gotten care packages from all around, it seems. We just got one from Pennsylvania. Yes, it was bad, but we're just so thankful that it wasn't worse. We're just trying to stay optimistic."

The benefit event is scheduled to start at 6:30PM on Friday and will feature gospel singing, a bbq dinner, both a silent and live auction, and more. You can visit the Facebook event page by clicking here, you can email the benefit event at [email protected], or call the numbers on the flyers for more info.

Edmonson Voice Report:
United Way of Southern Kentucky announced today that it is investing a total of $10,920 in Education, Health, Income and Safety Net programs and services in Edmonson County. Five local programs provided through two service providers will receive the allocated campaign dollars and donor designations. These investments start July 1, 2023 and will continue through June 30, 2024. In total, $1,036,955 will be invested across the 10-county Barren River Area Development District (BRADD).

To receive funding from United Way of Southern Kentucky (UWSK), programs had to align with the four areas deemed most important by a community research project conducted by United Way that began in 2012 and included nearly 5,000 surveys, 55 Community Conversations, and large amounts of secondary data. The four broad areas of most concern were defined by the community as: Education, Income, Health, and Safety Net. Programs were also evaluated on the following IMPACT criteria: Innovative, Measured, Partnered/Collaborative, Accountable, Community-centered, and Transformative.

"This includes an emphasis on programs that provide services within a best practices framework, that are collaborative and integrated into the fabric of other community education, income, health and safety net efforts, that consider the goals, needs and aspirations of the communities they serve, and that are innovative," said UWSK in a released statement.

Allocation dollars were determined based on the work of 92 volunteers working specifically in their home counties of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren. In total, these volunteers invested 1,278 hours in the process which began with training sessions for all volunteers. This time generated an impact of $40,640 in service to our community (based on National Rate of Volunteer Time: $31.80 per hour). Volunteers reviewed programs, finances, governance, and outcomes to develop the recommendations for program investments.

In Edmonson County, $10,920 was allocated by volunteers led by Edmonson County Chair, Craig Browning, as follows:

EDUCATION: $7,170
Kindergarten Readiness:
Edmonson County FRC, Camp Kindergarten: $7,170

HEALTH: $3,000
Access to Affordable Health Care:
Kentucky Legal Aid, Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman: $1,500
Kentucky Legal Aid, Benefits Counseling: $500
Safe Home & Community:
Kentucky Legal Aid, Emergency Shelter & Crisis Aid to Protect & Empower (ESCAPE): $1,000

SAFETY NET: $750
Access to Basic Needs:
Kentucky Legal Aid, Emergency Legal Assistance: $750

“The impact of the past few years with COVID and the tornado has dramatically increased the need for services”, said Debbie Hills, President & CEO of United Way of Southern Kentucky. “Our investments in the areas of Education, Income, Health and Safety Net that support local nonprofit programs assisting with so many key issues throughout the BRADD are more critical than ever. We are honored to partner with the nonprofits who are working to address both existing and ever-changing challenges. It is the support of local business, organizations, and individuals which enables this funding, which will impact thousands of lives, and we are so grateful for it.”

If you would like to volunteer to participate in the United Way of Southern Kentucky Allocation Process, please visit www.uwsk.org or call 270-843-3205 to learn more.

Darren Doyle, story:
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by KSP Post 3 in Bowling Green to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 6th, 2023, at approximately 5:25PM at America's Car-Mart on Russellville Road in Bowling Green. The CIRT arrived on the scene and began an investigation into the incident.

According to a KSP press release, an unnamed male subject was pronounced deceased at the Medical Center at Bowling Green by the Warren County Coroner.

A Bowling Green Police Officer, who was also unnamed, was transported to a hospital due to life-threatening injuries sustained in the shooting, KSP said.

No other details were released regarding the details of the incident or the names of those involved.

"KSP has statewide jurisdiction and investigates officer-involved shootings throughout the Commonwealth as requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies," they stated in the press release. "KSP is committed to being transparent while ensuring the integrity of the investigation. To protect the integrity of an ongoing investigation, it is KSP’s standard operating procedure not to release specific details until vital witnesses have been interviewed and pertinent facts gathered. Timelines to complete investigations vary based on the complexity of the case."

In the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Edmonson County on Rocky Hill Road on March 30, 2023, neither the subject that was shot, nor the officer involved was identified until nearly a month later, on April 28, 2023.

An Edmonson County Grand Jury returned the following indictments for June, 2023:

Sarah Tiana Harrison, Bail jumping first degree.

Loretta Goodpaster, Possession of a controlled substance first degree, Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Charles Wesley Allen McStoots, Possession of controlled substance first degree, Assault fourth degree, Criminal mischief third degree.

Matthew Thomas Brewster, Theft by unlawful taking of property valued at $1,000 or more but less than $10,000. Persistent felony offender first degree.

Note: An indictment is only a formal charge and is not an admission of guilt. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.