KSP Trooper Arrested For DUI

Jarrod Lewis (28), Hiseville.

Edmonson Voice Report:
A KSP trooper who was indicted in March of this year on one count of unreasonable force was arrested last week and faces DUI-related charges.

According to an arrest citation, Kentucky State Police Post 3 responded at 8:23PM on May 7, 2025 to a Barren County church for a 911 hang-up where there was no answer.

Law enforcement reportedly made contact with Jarrod Lewis (28) of Hiseville where he had allegedly been drinking or had alcohol in the vehicle.

According to KSP, the hood of the truck was warm and the engine had recently been on with keys in the ignition. Troopers reportedly conducted field sobriety tests where the odor of alcohol was on Lewis’ breath, and according to troopers, Lewis' blood alcohol level showed nearly three times the legal limit.

Law enforcement reportedly found an open alcoholic beverage in the truck and according to authorities, Lewis stated he had purchased multiple alcoholic beverages.

He was arrested and placed in the Barren County Detention Center and charged with:

• Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense (aggravated circumstance)
• Possession of open alcoholic beverage in motor vehicle

Lewis is currently employed as a Kentucky State Police trooper but has reportedly been suspended since being indicted on a federal charge of using unreasonable force in March of this year. The federal charges are unrelated to the DUI-based offenses.