After numerous complaints of possible drug activity at 107 Cedar Street in Campbellsville,  Officers with the Campbellsville Police Department went to the residence to investigate.

Jessica Swartz age 32 of 107 Cedar Street was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance ( Meth).

Three other people at the residence where also arrested on outstanding warrants. Shayla F. McAllister age 31 of Campbellsville, Timothy Ulsh age 38 also of Campbellsville, and Brandon Ballard age 32 of Loretto were all lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

Taylor County Sheriff’s Department assisted.

The Campbellsville/Taylor County Fire Department will be collecting for the annual Crusade for Children on May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd.

Firefighters will be at various intersections throughout Campbellsville as well as collecting door to door on Sunday, June 2nd.

Donations may also be made by visiting the fire station or by notifying any Campbellsville/ Taylor County firefighter.

The attempt to locate has been cancelled, as the juvenile has been located.

Special thanks to the community for the assistance you provided in locating him.

The Campbellsville Police Department, today, May 20, 2013, is attempting to locate a Missing Juvenile, Donald Powers.  He is a 16 year old white male, 6 ft tall, 300 lbs, and has short brown hair and brown eyes. Powers suffers from a developmental disability.  Powers was last seen wearing a white and green muscle shirt, gray pants with a stripe (possibly athletic pants) and white tennis shoes.  He was last seen near his West Campbellsville residence at approx. noon this date.

If anyone see Mr. Powers, please contact CPD at 465-4122.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

CPD requests cancellation on attempt to locate Mr. Maynard.

He has been located.

The Campbellsville Police Department, today May 17, 2013, is attempting to locate George Maynard.  He is a 68 year old white male, 5’11, 200 lbs, white male.  He has gray and black hair.  Maynard was last seen wearing blue jeans, a navy blue polo shirt with red and white horizontal stripes and sandals.  Maynard possibly has ace bandages wrapped on his legs and feet.  He was last seen at his residence on Pitman Ave. at approximately 1:00 AM.  If located, please contact the Campbellsville Police Department at 270-789-4122.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated

Treasure Hunt Saves City Money

It has often been said “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. Now that spring has arrived, the presence of yard and garage sales abound. Every day, faithful shoppers and bargain hunters scour the highways and byways searching for “deals”.

During the past ten months, the Campbellsville Police have engaged in their own bargain hunting. The Campbellsville Police Department is a member of the Department of Defense (DOD) Reutilization Program administered through the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). This service was established in 1990 as part of the Federal Executive Branch strategy to “re-size” the military, which resulted in a series of military installations being closed and much of their excess property declared as “surplus”. In their efforts to make these items still useful, the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) was established to funnel equipment to federal, state and local law enforcement departments. This mechanism allowed state and local police agencies to enroll in this loan and acquisition program at no cost to their respective state or local government. The result is a treasure trove of items ranging from small hardware pieces to large trucks to certain types of weapons.

Moreover, each state has a coordinating agency which serves as a resource to guide and support subscribing agencies. In Kentucky, the Kentucky State Police is the designated coordinating agency. Subsequently, the Campbellsville Police Department enrolled in the program some years ago.

However, during this past year, the department has increased its use of this service as a means to acquire and  provide the resources needed by its personnel to perform its everyday tasks. Not only were (are) these items needed, everything obtained through this program saves money for the city. As local government budgets have become more austere during the recent economic down-turn, Items obtained through this program prevent them from being purchased from the city budget, therefore a savings and enhanced stewardship of tax dollars.

As of this writing, the Campbellsville Police Department has received vehicles, boots, cold weather clothing, evidence storage equipment, office supplies, computers, radios, physical fitness equipment and maintenance equipment. All total, the police department has received items valued at $480,000.00 (based on the Department of Defense’s original purchase price). The only expense incurred has been shipping for some articles, which has totaled about $3,000.00. This is further evidence that our police department and this administration is committed to excellence and service to our community.

Now that’s a bargain!

Campbellsville Middle School hosted a “Walk & Bike to School” event this morning, promoting healthy living.  Participants and volunteers either walked or rode a bicycle for 1 mile.  Among the participants was Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young.

The event began this morning in front of the Taylor County Judicial Center, and after a short send off, participants traveled to Campbellsville Middle School.  Volunteers were there to ensure that students were safe with their bikes, helmets and other gear during the send off.  Once on the road, they were there to assist any student that needed assistance.

Upon arrival at Campbellsville Middle School, students received a warm welcome, and were presented certificates and other items.

Please check back often, as additional pictures will be added as they are received.

On Saturday, April 20, 2013 at approximately 10:14 AM, the Campbellsville Police Department responded to a reported break in in process call at 606 Walling Ave in Campbellsville.

When Police units arrived on the scene they discovered two male subjects inside the residence, identified as Marvin Brown of Ray Court in Campbellsville and Marcus Crowder of 606 Walling Ave suffering from stab wounds.

Once the scene was secured, it was reported by Janet Groves of 606 Walling Ave that Marvin Brown had illegally gained entrance into her residence. Groves reported that once inside her residence, Brown and her son, Crowder became involved in an altercation which led to both men being stabbed. Marcus Crowder sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported by Campbellsville Taylor County EMS to Taylor Regional Hospital where he was treated and released.

Brown sustained multiple lacerations and was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville-Taylor County EMS and was later flown to University of Louisville Hospital where he was treated and later released.

Campbellsville Police are continuing their investigation and arrests are pending.

Anyone with any information pertaining to this investigation are asked to contact Detective Ben Riggs of the Campbellsville Police Department or may call the anonymous tip line at 270 469-7743.

On Saturday, May 4, 2013 at approx. 3:33 AM, the Campbellsville Police received a call reporting a shooting at 103 Sand Point Drive.

The caller, Justin D. (J.D.) Begley, reported that a friend had shot himself.

Officers arrived at the scene along with Campbellsville – Taylor County EMS personnel. Upon arrival, the Officers found a male identified as Bon E. Clark; w/m; age 26 of Campbellsville unconscious with an suspected gunshot wound to the head. Clark was still breathing and was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital by Campbellsville – Taylor County EMS. Clark was later transferred to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.

On Monday May 6, 2013, Campbellsville Police received a report from the Jefferson County Coroner notifying the department that Mr. Clark has succumbed to his wound.

The Campbellsville Police has initiated an INVESTIGATE SHOOTING investigation.

Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young attended a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Friday, May 3, 2013, at Don Franklin’s newest location, located at 200 N Bypass Rd. in Campbellsville.

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Pictured to the left of Mayor Young is Eddie Franklin, owner, and to the right of Mayor Young is General Manager Joseph Lee.  Also pictured is staff members of Don Franklin’s and member of the Chamber of Commerce.

On Wednesday evening, May 1, 2013 at 2355 hrs., Campbellsville Police Officers responded to 207 East Walnut Street to assist the Campbellsville – Taylor County Emergency Medical Services with what was reported as a potential drug overdose.  EMS discovered Lori Gardner unresponsive at the residence.  Gardner was treated for drug ingestion.

Officers S. Perian, R. Rodgers, and B. Simpson arrived at the residence to assist EMS personnel.  As a result of the investigation which followed, officers discovered a quantity of drugs and a “One – Step” Methamphetamine Lab. Officers contacted Kentucky State Police – Post 15 for assistance with the Meth Lab security and disposal.

Officers arrested Naomi Jean Jones of 2017 East Walnut Street, Campbellsville, KY on charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine First Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance First Degree  and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jones was arrested and lodged in the Taylor County Jail. The matter remains under investigation.