Lyon County Sheriff's Activity Report

Following are reports from Lyon County Sheriff's Department activity last week:

- On Sunday, September 8, 2024, around 8:30am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a single-vehicle collision on KY 93, approximately 5.2 miles South of Eddyville. His investigation revealed an unidentified driver was in the Lake Way Storage parking lot when they collided with a water meter and large rock in the parking lot of the business. A witness reported the vehicle as a black, unknown make truck which had a loud exhaust. The unidentified truck was last seen driving North toward Eddyville on KY 93. If anyone has information concerning this incident, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (270) 388-2311.

- On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, around 8:24am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a single-vehicle collision on Fairview Avenue at the school. His investigation revealed a 2018 Toyota Corolla, driven by Odalis A. Coronado (48) of Eddyville had pulled into the drop-off line at the school off Fairview Avenue. As she was making her way into the parking lot, Coronado lost control after depressing the accelerator instead of the brake pedal and abruptly turned right before impacting and going over a concrete curb. Once over the curb, she went across the sidewalk which was parallel with Fairview Avenue and impacted a ditch. A child in the car, which was not restrained in a child restraint system, received minor injuries to the face. Coronado was charged with No Operator’s License, Failure to Maintain Required Insurance-1st Offense, and Failure to Use Child Restraint Device in Vehicle. 

- On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, around 1:30pm, deputies charged Kristopher Adams (32) of Wallingford on a bench warrant with one count of Failure to Appear from Boone District Court. Adams’

DeWitt estate sale this weekend

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An estate sale originally scheduled for last Friday and Saturday has been rescheduled for this weekend.

The DeWitt estate sale will be held Sept. 20-21 on 

Fritts Rd., just outside the eastern Marion city limits. 

Included in the sale are cabinets,  furniture, glassware and miscellaneous items.

The sale begins at 9 a.m., both Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, 
and continues until 2 p.m.

Warden book signing Saturday

Crittenden County Public Library will host a book signing event on Saturday, Sept. 21 featuring former Kentucky State Penitentiary warden and former Crittenden County jailer Philip Parker. 

“Guard,” a book written by Parker, is set for release this month. 

Also coming up in September is the regular meeting of the Crittenden County Genealogy Society. The group meets the second Saturday of each month in the library meeting room. This month’s meeting is at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Livingston lifts burn ban

A burn ban put into plays just days ago due to dry and arid conditions in Livingston County has been lifted, according to Judge-Executive Teris Swanson. 

The ban was issued on Sept. 3 and removed Saturday, Sept. 14 following a couple of days of rainfall.

Although ban is lifted, Swanson reminds everyone to abide by outdoors burning laws.

Staring Oct. 1 is Kentucky's wildfire season when outdoors burning within 150 feet of a grassland or woodland is prohibited during daylight hours form 6am to 6pm.

Here is how to join 4-H

Crittenden County 4-H Clubs are off and running for the new program year. Nearly a dozen different groups are available for youth and teens, including Cloverbuds, cooking, homeschool, ecology, horse, livestock leadership and Early American Heritage clubs.

A 4-H Achievement informational workshop will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m., and again at 5:30 p.m., at the Crittenden County Extension office. The program recognizes participants’ accomplishments and is designed to increase 4-Hers’ knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Club meeting times and locations are as follows:

Geology Club – 3:30 p.m., third Monday of each month at Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum.

Horse Club – 3:45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Livestock Club – 4:45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Early American Heritage – For sixth-12th grade, meets at Crittenden County Extension Park first Monday of each month.

Cooking Club – For fourth-sixth graders, meets at 5:30 p.m., at the Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Cooking Club – For high school students, meets at CCHS Sept. 24, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29, Nov. 12 and 26 and Dec. 10 in partnership with the 21st Century Learning Program.

Horse Club – 3:45 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Livestock Club – 4:45 p.m., Sept. 18 at the Crittenden County Extension Annex.

Two homeschool clubs for Lyon and Crittenden County will begin meeting Oct. 18 in Marion, followed by monthly dates rotating between Marion and Eddyville. 

For information about the Cloverbuds program, Foresty Field Days, and any 4-H club, call the Crittenden County Extension Service at (270) 965-5236.

Snapchat post locks down school

UPDATE: Lockdown has been lifted and students have resumed normal activities on campus, according to a statement at 12:30pm by Crittenden County School District. The district said extra law enforcement will remain on school grounds for the remainder of the day.

ORIGINAL POST

Crittenden County High School and Crittenden County Middle School are on "soft lockdown" due to a Snapchat post.

The school issued a notice to parents about an hour ago saying the lockdown was being conduced "out of an abundance of caution."

Crittenden County Sheriff's Department says it is actively involved and that an investigation is ongoing by law enforcement and school officials. 

"Student and staff safety is the number one priority," the department said in its official statement. It also said characterized the lockdown a "precautionary measure."

Kentucky State Police announced yesterday that it has been responding to several school threats that have occurred across the Commonwealth this week.

“Kentucky State Police will continue to work with school resource officers, local law enforcement and school administrators to ensure the safety of all students. As a trooper and a father who has children in our school system, I can assure you that we will take any threat seriously and make arrests where possible.” said Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr.

Game day: Give Brunch of Sandwiches a try

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A Brunch of Sandwiches sells breakfast all day, and offers unique sandwiches to satisfy any craving.

Check out the menu and click to start your order. Drive-thru pickup available.

Farmers selling truck, trailer

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Farmers Bank & Trust Co. in Marion is accepting

bids on two items – a 2011 Chevrolet 2500 and a 2004 Paam box trailer. 

Sealed bids will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13. Inspections may take place by contacting 

Jared Byford at the bank's main location on Main 

Street in Marion. 

Bid forms should be obtained by contacting Byford at (270) 965-3106.

Red Cross: Critical need for blood

 In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed. 

A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital to ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation this fall. As National Preparedness Month continues, the Red Cross highlights the importance of having a strong supply of blood products already on hand for disasters and emergencies of all kinds and to meet the needs of patients every day.

Now is the time to book an appointment and help patients counting on lifesaving transfusions. To schedule a time to give blood or platelets, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. In thanks, those who come to give Sept. 1-15, 2024, will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last. 

All who come to give Sept. 16-30, 2024, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 10-30

Benton Elementary School, 208 W. 11th St., Benton, KY 42025

9/30/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Calvert City Civic Center, 991 E. 5th Ave., Calvert City, KY 42029

9/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

CFSB Mayfield, 100 Dick Castleman Bypass, Mayfield, KY 42066

9/27/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

City Hall Tourist Welcome Center, 206 E. Market St., Princeton, KY 42445

9/23/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fellowship Baptist Church, 890 Senior Ave., Vienna, IL 62995

9/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 1601 Main St., Murray, KY 42071

9/12/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 210 S. Washington St., Clinton, KY 42031

9/16/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Graves County Health Department, 416 Central Ave., Mayfield, KY 42066

9/13/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall 1418, 106 Picnic Blvd., Fancy Farm, KY 42039

9/15/2024: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lyon County Convention Center @ Lee S Jones Park, 172 Lee S Jones Park, Eddyville, KY 42038

9/11/2024: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Lyon County High School, 209 Fairview Ave., Eddyville, KY 42038

9/24/2024: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital, 1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003

9/18/2024: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mt Pleasant Mennonite Church, 2345 Almus Road, Wingo, KY 42088

9/20/2024: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Murray Middle School, 801 Main St., Murray, KY 42071

9/17/2024: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Paducah Blood Donation Center, 4635 Falconcrest Drive, Paducah, KY 42001

9/9/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/10/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/11/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9/12/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/13/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9/14/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/15/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/16/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/17/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/18/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9/19/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/20/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9/21/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/22/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/23/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/24/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

9/25/2024: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

9/26/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/27/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

9/28/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/29/2024: 8 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

9/30/2024: 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Smithland First Baptist Church, 237 Court St., Smithland, KY 42081

9/13/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Southwest Calloway Elementary, 3426 Wiswell Road, Murray, KY 42071

9/10/2024: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Church, 1620 W. Main St., Murray, KY 42071

9/26/2024: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

University Church of Christ, 801 N. 12th St., Murray, KY 42071

9/25/2024: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Woodmen Life, 1005 Poplar St., Benton, KY 42025

9/9/2024: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

In addition to providing lifesaving blood products, the Red Cross mobilizes relief to families affected by disasters, trains people in lifesaving skills and provides services to active and veteran U.S. military personnel and their families. Donors can feel good knowing that by supporting the Red Cross, they can help family and friends in their communities and across the country.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!  

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.  

  

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.  

Hodges at Health First in Princeton

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Shannon Hodges, APRN-BC, FNP-C has joined the staff of Health First at its community health center in Princeton.

Hodges' practice is in family medicine and 

gerontology.

Health First accepts commercial insurance, 

Medicare and Medicaid and private pay.

Discounts and transportation are available.

Field fire near Shady Grove

Crittenden County fire departments are responding to a farm machinery fire on Earl Hurst Road off KY 120 in eastern Crittenden County near Shady Grove. 

Last week Crittenden County issued a burn ban due to dry conditions. It will remain in effect until the county receives considerable rainfall.

Estate sale rescheduled to Sept. 20-21

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An estate sale originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday has been postponed due to anticipated rainfall.

The DeWitt estate sale now will be held Sept. 20-21 on Fritts Rd., just outside the eastern Marion city limits. 

Included in the sale are cabinets,  furniture, glassware and miscellaneous items.

The sale begins at 9 a.m., both Sept. 20 and Sept. 21,
and continues until 2 p.m.

Pause to honor memory of almost 3,000

On Wednesday, America will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On this day, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93.

We remember the victims, their families, and the countless heroes—firefighters, police officers, medical personnel, and ordinary citizens—who displayed extraordinary courage and compassion. Their bravery and selflessness remain a beacon of hope and inspiration.

We reflect on a day that tested the resilience and spirit of the American people. It was a day of unimaginable loss and sorrow, but it also showcased the strength of human compassion, bravery, and unity. Despite the divisions within our nation, we still have the potential to recognize the inherent goodness in our fellow Americans and come together in the face of stark division.

Following those attacks, the United States began the Global War on Terror as the first time we went to war with individuals responsible for the attacks instead of sovereign nations.  The United States showed inventive matters of diplomacy in a volatile area of the world.  Many of us know someone, whether a family member, friend or neighbor who served in Iraq or Afghanistan following the Sept 11 attacks. We appreciate their sacrifices and those their families made to defend our freedom.

As we mark the anniversary of September 11, let us strive to see the good in our neighbors. We owe that small measure of humility to those we have lost and to those who have sacrificed so much. Join me in praying for comfort and peace for the families whose loved ones vanished that day and, in the years, since, as our military continues to defend our great nation.

- Senator Jason Howell, R-Murray, represents the 1st District, including Calloway, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Lyon, and Trigg Counties. Howell serves as co-chair of the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture. He is a member of the Interim Joint Committees on Banking and Insurance; Economic Development and Workforce Investment; and Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations; and Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology. Most Recently, He was named co-chair of the Multimodal Freight Transportation System Improvement Task Force and a member of the 2023 Senate Committee on Impeachment. Lastly, Howell serves as Vice Chair of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee and is a Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee member.

Buntin/Homestead offer home, personal property

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A sale Saturday on Love Cemetery Rd., in Crittenden County will be divided into two tracts and sold 

together. Tract 1 includes a 2 BR, 1 bath home, and Tract 2 include a 6.35-acre wooded lot.

The auction is conducted jointly between Buntin Auction Service and Homestead Realty.

The sale will be held behind Buntin Trailer Sales, located at 4736 SR 297 in Marion at 9 a.m., Saturday.

An automobile, furniture, outdoor furniture, beds, 

tables, dishes and knives are some of the items in the 

household portion of the sale. There is also a collection of arrowheads, other collectibles and miscellaneous power tools.

Lyon County Sheriff Reports

Here is the weekly activity report from Lyon County Sheriff's Department: 

- On Thursday, September 5, 2024, around 4:44pm, Deputy David Michelle Kent responded to a two-vehicle collision off KY 3169, 3.5 miles North of Eddyville. Her investigation revealed a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by David Sullivan (32) of Hickory was attempting to enter the main travel lane for a parking lot when he failed to yield the right-of-way to a 2008 Pontiac Vibe, driven by Ryan Crowder (27) of Princeton. There were no injuries reported in the collision.

- On Friday, September 6, 2024, around 1:27pm, Deputy Josh Travis arrested Angel Ford (49) of Eddyville and served a Ballard Circuit Court bench warrant for felony probation violation on her. She is pending extradition back to Ballard County Jail.

- On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, around 1:33am, Deputy David Carroll responded to a single vehicle collision in Kuttawa on Days Inn Drive. His investigation revealed a 2023 International truck, driven

Lady Rocket Vball Wins All A Region

For the first time ever, Crittenden County's volleyball girls are Second Region All A Classic champion.

The girls beat Heritage Christian Saturday morning at Hopkinsville in a tough semifinal match then dispatched Fort Campbell in the championship.

CCHS, now 8-1 on the season, will advance to play in the All A Classic State Tournament Sept. 20-21 at the Bluegrass Sportsplex at Elizabethtown. 

After beating University Heights on Thursday, Crittenden moved into the semifinal round of the regional tournament on Saturday where they won a closely contested match over Heritage Christian 25-22, 26-28, 25-23. In the final set, Crittenden fell behind 9-2, but battled back for the win. 

In Saturday afternoon's championship, Crittenden County had little trouble dispatching Fort Campbell 25-15, 25-11. 

See this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press for more on the Lady Rockets' historic championship. 

Class of '74 to reunite in October

Crittenden County High School’s Class of 1974 will hold its 50th reunion during football homecoming week.  

The class will enjoy the homecoming parade route Thursday, Oct. 17 from their entry that will include rocking chairs on a flatbed truck.  Class members participating are encouraged to bring rocking chairs.   

On Friday, Oct. 18, the class will meet at the La Cantina in Darben Plaza at 4 p.m., for dinner before moving festivities to Rocket Stadium.

“We want to set a precedent and have each 50th class reunion celebrate at homecoming,” said 1974 class member Ramona Ford. “We have talked to Superintendent Tonya Driver and will have tables and chairs set up in the end zone during the football game,” Ford said. 

Tickets for the game can be purchased in advance on the GoFan app by searching Crittenden County High School or purchased at the gate with a card. No cash is accepted for athletic tickets.  

RSVP for parade participation and dinner by contacting Ramona Ford at (270) 704-3966.  

Farmers accepting bids on truck, trailer

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Farmers Bank & Trust Co. in Marion is accepting

bids on two items – a 2011 Chevrolet 2500 and a 2004 Paam box trailer. 

Sealed bids will be accepted through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13. Inspections may take place by contacting 

Jared Byford at the bank's main location on Main 

Street in Marion. 

Bid forms should be obtained by contacting Byford at (270) 965-3106.

Princeton Black Patch this Weekend

Princeton will celebrate with its annual Black Patch festival this weekend, presented by the Optimist Club for the past 54 years. 

The parade will be at 5 p.m., Friday. Street Fair will be downtown with various activities on Saturday, including a pancake breakfast, book sale, dog show, line dancing, petting zoo, inflatables and games, mule pull and wagon rides, cake walk, cruise in, music and more. 

The downtown street festival begins at 8 a.m., and a live county music show with Tim Rhodes will start at 6 p.m., to close out the event. 

Crittenden launches burn ban

On Thursday, Sept. 5, Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom signed an executive order creating a burn ban in the county due to dry conditions that have created a hazardous situation for outdoor burning.

The order says that “due to continued dry and unseasonably warm weather conditions and the fact that long-term weather forecasts indicate no change in the current pattern which has created an extreme danger of wildfires in Crittenden County” that the ban will be enforced immediately and will remain in place until “we have received a significant amount of precipitation necessary for the removal of this ban.”

The order prohibits all outdoor burning.

Livingston County had issued a similar order earlier in the week as had other nearby counties. 

Auction Sept. 10 features 73 acres

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Harris Real Estate is selling 73 acres in eight tracts 

Sept. 10 in Crittenden County's Amish community.

The property features 3 homes, barns and two ponds.

The sale will begin at 6 p.m., at 202 Mount Zion 

Church Road near Mattoon.

Kleinik estate open house Thursday

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An open house for the estate auction of Portia Kleinik will be held between 2-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5 at 

12 Love Cemetery Rd., in Marion.

Real estate and personal property will be sold on Saturday, Sept. 14 behind Buntin Trailer Sales in Sheridan.

The property will be sold in two separate tracts and combined.

Homestead Auction and Buntin Auction Services are collaborating on this sale.

Livingston judge issues burn ban

Livingston County Judge-Executive Teris Swanson on Tuesday issued an executive order implementing a temporary burn ban due to drought conditions.

The order states that the ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. The ban includes campfires, recreational fires, agriculture burning, trash or debris burning, fireworks and any other activity involving the ignition and sustained burning of materials outdoors. 

Outdoor grilling and cooking on a contained cooking device are exempt.

Hodges joins Health First's Princeton staff

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Sharon Hodges, APRN-BC, has joined the staff of Health First Community Health Center in Princeton.

Hodges is a nurse practitioner whose care includes family practice and gerontology.

Transportation assistance is available through Health First, as well as discounts on healthcare and prescriptions.

For an appointment with Hodges, call (270) 365-9455.

Lyon County arrests, sheriff's reports

Here are last week's news releases from Lyon County Sheriff's Department:

- On Sunday, August 25, 2024, around 3:10pm, Sheriff Brent White was on patrol in Kuttawa when he located Eric L. Poe (35) of Kuttawa at the Recreation Area. Poe was arrested on a Failure to Appear bench warrant from Lyon District Court. He later posted a cash bond and was released from custody.

- On Sunday, August 25, 2024, around 8:15pm, Deputy David Carroll was dispatched to a single vehicle collision on KY 293 near the Saratoga community. His investigation revealed a 2006 GMC Envoy, driven by Ryan W. Hensley (42) of Paducah left the roadway after the driver reported swerving for a deer. The vehicle collided with a driveway embankment and utility pole. Both Hensley and his female passenger declined medical treatment at the scene. Deputy Carroll was assisted by Eddyville Fire Department, Lyon County EMS, and K.U.

- On Monday, August 26, 2024, around 11:15am, Sheriff Brent White responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 62 and KY 810 South. The investigation revealed a 2017 Nissan Sentra driven by Kiya M. Hazelwood (18) of Benson, AZ was at the intersection of KY 810 and was attempting to turn onto US 62 West bound when she failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled into the path of a Kenworth semi-truck and trailer driven by Robert W. Cannon (40) of Falls of Rough, which was East bound on US 62. Hazelwood and her passenger, Ella K. Patterson (18) of Kuttawa were injured and were both transported by Lyon County EMS to Paducah hospitals. Cannon was not injured in the collision. The Kentucky State Police, Kuttawa Fire Department, and Lyon County EMS assisted Sheriff White at the scene. 

- On Monday, August 26, 2024, around 2:24pm, Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office served the following arrest warrants:

Sharon M. Willis (62) of Dana, KY – charged with Contempt of Court bench warrant from Floyd District Court.

Eric Roberts (29) of Prestonsburg, KY – charged with 1 count of Criminal Mischief-3rd Degree, 59 counts of Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree, and Persistent Felony Offender-II.

- On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, around 8:30am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams served a Lyon District Court bench warrant on Michael Keller (48) of Princeton. Keller was charged with the Contempt of Court bench warrant and remanded to District Court as it was in session at the time. Keller was later released after pleading guilty in a theft case. 

- On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, around 9pm, Deputy Michelle Kent charged Richard P. Bryant (56) of Broomfield, CO on a Lyon Circuit Court bench warrant for Probation Violation (for felony offense). Bryant was previously convicted of felony drug and related offenses. He is accused of violating his probation while out of state. Bryant was extradited back to Kentucky and lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Thursday, August 29, 2024, around 8:35pm, Deputy Michelle Kent responded to a commercial vehicle incident in Kuttawa. Her investigation revealed a 2018 Freightliner was on US 62 when it pulled into the Huck’s Travel Center with a tire on fire. The Kuttawa Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. The driver, identified as Frederick L. Tate (43) of St. Louis, MO, was not injured. 

- On Saturday, August 31, 2024, around 5:52pm, Deputy Josh Travis and a KSP Trooper served multiple warrants on Amanda G. Fitzgerald (42) of Madisonville after she was extradited back to Kentucky from Tennessee. Fitzgerald was initially investigated by multiple out-county-agencies and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office beginning in 2020 and 2021 following complaints of counterfeiting and after a search warrant was executed on Travis Road. Fitzgerald was charged with the following offenses:

Lyon County charges:

Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument-1st Degree (complicity)

Theft by Unlawful Taking $1,000 < $10,000 (complicity)

Forgery-1st Degree (complicity)

Possession of a Forgery Device (complicity)

Crittenden County charges:

Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument-1st Degree

Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition All Others

Caldwell County charges:

Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument-1st Degree

Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument-1st Degree

Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition All Others

Fitzgerald was lodged in the Crittenden County Detention Center.

- On Sunday evening, September 1, 2024, Deputies responded to the Lee S. Jones Park for a complaint involving a motorbike being driven on the soccer fields. This was the third vandalism complaint received over the holiday weekend at this county facility. A deputy located a family with a young child operating the motorbike inside the fenced-in area of a soccer field. The motorbike was impounded and the adults were identified. On Monday, September 2, 2024, Sheriff Brent White charged Jamie M. Fair (48) of Eddyville with one count of All Terrain Vehicle Violations on Public Property. She was cited to an October court date in Lyon District Court. The public is reminded that no all-terrain vehicle nor motorbike use is allowed at the Lee S. Jones Park and all park property not otherwise open to pedestrian access must have prior approval from the County before accessing it.