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Winchester Annual Armed Forces Day
May 18th, 2012 
admin Berea Police Department to Hold Safety Checkpoints
May 18th, 2012 admin 
Berea Police
(Berea, Ky.) – The Berea Police Department (BPD) will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the city limits of Berea, during the Click it or Ticket campaign season starting May 20 through June 3, 2012 to check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes. BPD utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for a high visibility, public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be
Jennifer L. Webb Chosen as Recipient of 2011 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award
May 17th, 2012 admin 
Jennifer L. Webb
The Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service has recently announced that Jennifer L. Webb of Madison County, Kentucky, has received the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2012 in “recognition of her lifelong commitment to community service at a variety of levels.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the seven individual awards presented annually by the Commission throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Lifetime Achievement Award nominee must have made a substantial and sustained impact in the community as a result of her service efforts in order to be chosen.
The committee selected Ms. Webb out of a record number of nominees, with a 57 % increase in nominations from the 2011 Awards. Ms. Webb’s recognition for the award was based on her commitment to community involvement in Madison County, including her leadership of the Madison
Richmond Police Report May 17, 2012
May 17th, 2012 admin 
ARRESTED
Drug Arrests: On 05/16/2012, at approximately 10:15 P.M., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Laurel Street to investigate a report of illicit drug activity at the home. Upon arrival, officers identified the residents as Michael S. Walling, age 31, and Ashley R. Walling (a.k.a. Ashley R. Hernandez), age 24.
Upon further investigation, officers discovered several items in the home commonly utilized in the manufacture of methamphetamine, such as lithium batteries, pseudoephedrine, and Coleman fuel. In addition, numerous used one-step methamphetamine lab containers were recovered along with numerous other articles commonly associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine.
Following interviews, both residents were taken into custody and charged for Manufacturing Methamphetamine. Both were lodged in the
Kentucky 2012 Spring Squirrel Hunting Season
May 17th, 2012 admin 
KY FWR
The spring squirrel season in Kentucky, which started as an experiment on four state wildlife management areas in 1994, went statewide in 1999. The season opens on the third Saturday in May, is 28 days long, and continues through the third Friday in June.
This year, the season dates are May 19-June 15. A hunting license is required unless the hunter is license exempt.
Squirrels are Kentucky’s most stable and abundant small game species.
The spring season opens after the first of two nesting periods. Young squirrels leave the nest after 45 days, to venture off on their own. Litters are
Richmond Police Report May 16, 2012
May 16th, 2012 admin 
ARRESTED
Burglary Arrest: On 05/15/2012, police arrested Christopher L. Parsons, age 31, Martin Drive, in connection with a break-in at a local business during the overnight hours.
At approximately 9:00 A.M., a representative of Nationwide Insurance, Highland Parks Drive, reported that the business had been broken into during the overnight hours and $23.00 in cash was stolen.
Entry was gained by breaking a rear window. The investigation of the break-in led to Parsons being identified as a suspect.
At approximately 12:15 P.M., Parsons was located on Kim Kent Drive and detained without incident. He was transported to the police station for an
Bluegrass Got Talent
May 16th, 2012 admin 
New Motorcycle Operators License Skill Test
May 16th, 2012 admin 
Kentucky Time
