Boone County Sheriff
3000 Conrad Lane
Burlington Ky 41005
Phone: (859) 334-2175
Fax: (859)334-2234
Email: bcs@boonecountyky.org

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Press Release Archives

2012 Press Releases

Investigators are asking for help identifiying a man who was captured on surveillance video breaking into a local church– 1/23/2012

A 29 year old Lexington man arrested for the rape of a 14 year old girl Florence, KY girl– 1/20/2012

Scrap Unit arrests two more for the theft of scrap metal– 1/20/2012

Man arrested after he threatened a woaman with a knife while she was walking in Central Park & Arboretum in Union KY– 1/19/2012

Twelve year old sixth grader admits to setting fire at Conner Middle School today, 1st degree Arson charges are pending.– 1/18/2012

Sheriff’s Investigators are looking for the driver of a hit and run that happened earlier today– 1/12/2012

Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking your help in locating 7,000 pounds of stolen electrical wire– 1/11/2012

Four more arrested for thier involvment in separate thefts of metal– 1/5/2012

2011 Press Releases

Two people are injured when their vehicle is struck by a train– 12/31/2011

Resolve to be Ready in 2012– 12/28/2011

Scrap Unit makes three more arrests– 12/21/2011

Burlington man arrested for the sexual molestation of a 12 year old girl– 12/19/2011

Single vehicle motorcycle accident sends one man to the hospital with non life–threatening injuries– 12/13/2011

Task Force cathes two with over $10,000 worth of stolen property– 12/12/2011

Single vehicle accident claims two lives – 12/10/2011 Updated 12/12/2011

Elderly man robs Gateway Community College Bookstore at Knife–Point – 12/8/2011

Task Force created to investigate metal thefts in Boone County – 12/2/2011

Investigators are searching for individuals in these surveillance photos in relation to recent car break–ins in Hebron – 11/8/2011

On Wednesday, November 9th at 2:00 PM EST, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). – 11/4/2011

Overturned garbage truck on Camp Ernst RD creates havoc for early morning commuters. – 10/31/2011

A two vehicle traffic collision at of U.S.–42 and KY–338 claimed the life of one of the drivers and sent another occupant to the hospital with reportedly life–threatening injuries. – 10/23/2011

Newport man arrested at Richwood Econo Lodge on felony Probation and Parole warrant– 10/20/2011

Pedestrian struck while crossing Burlington Pike– 10/13/2011

Boone County Emergency Management offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)training– 10/11/2011

Dump truck accident on Glencoe Verona RD sends one man to the hospital– 9/14/2011

A Conner High School student was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing Limaburg Road– 9/12/2011

Investigators are asking for the person who called in a tip to the Shelbyville, Kentucky Police Department late last week to call them directly.– 5/29/2011 Updated: 9/12/2011

A traffic collision at U.S.–42 and KY–536 (Mount Zion Road) in Union, Kentucky claimed the life of one of the drivers.– 8/30/2011

Rollback rollover in Verona sends driver to the hospital– 8/29/2011

Boone County Emergency Management will offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training – 8/18/2011

Boone County Storm Ready Recognition Renewed – 8/16/2011

Fiery truck crash sends two men to area hospitals – 8/3/2011

Bomb scare at Courtyard by the Marriott– 8/2/2011

Deputy Ryan Whalen stopped and subsequently arrested Charles Williams, 46 of Cincinnati, Ohio for Theft by unlawful taking.– 7/28/2011

UPDATED - On Sunday, May 29, 2011 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Boone County Sheriff's deputies were called to the 7400 block of Ridge Edge Court near Florence, Kentucky– 7/22/2011

UPDATED - On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at approximately 9:45 a.m. a man fired six shots into a mobile home.– 7/21/2011

Orrin Carroll, 51 of Burlington, KY is wanted for Assault 2nd degree, Burglary 2nd, Unlawful Imprisonment, and Violation of an EPO/DVO. – 7/10/2011

Investigators are searching for a vehicle used in a theft at Limited Motors.– 7/6/2011

MISSING: Joyce Ann Whitney, 77 of Florence KY has returned– 7/6/2011

A Burlington man has been charged with Criminal Mischief after putting dye in a local swimming pool.– 7/5/2011

On Sunday, July 3, 2011 residents of the Hanover Park subdivision in Burlington, Kentucky– 7/05/2011

A collision between a farm tractor and a passenger car sends four people to area hospitals.– 6/29/2011

Signup Online for Boone County Emergency Information– 6/20/2011

Detectives are seeking help identifiying a suspect using stolen credit cards– 6/15/2011

Fatal two car accident at U.S.–42 and KY 338– 6/11/2011

The Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) exercise for June 8, 2011 has been POSTPONED– 6/6/2011

Single vehicle collision in Petersburg, Kentucky claimed the life of the single occupant– 5/30/2011

A couple found dead in their home on Ridge Edge Court– 5/29/2011

Indiana man faces several charges after holding children at knife point– 5/24/2011

Tractor Trailer overturns on US–42, Driver air lifted to hospital– 5/24/2011

Detectives are searching for a woman in connection with a smash–n–grab at Big Bone State Park.– 5/18/2011

Detectives are searching for two men in connection with a robbery at the Union BP.– 5/9/2011

Detectives are searching for two women who are using stolen credit cards.– 5/5/2011

Patricia “Tricia” Ann Hill has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery in which a man was shot.– 5/2/2011 – Updated 5/5/2011

Investigators need help identifying an armed man who robbed the Kroger Fuel Center in Hebron– 04/26/2011

Man arrested for UDF burglary– 04/25/2011

Boone County emergency first responders are recommending residents use a NOAA weather radio for the most up–to–date, comprehensive weather alerts.– 04/22/2011

Three vehicle collision on I–71 at the 74 mile marker sends two people to area hospitals.– 04/21/2011

Storm Damage Report.– 04/20/2011

Flooding Roadways.– 04/19/2011

Boone County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for a man in connection with a mobile home community shooting.– 04/6/2011

Boone County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking help in identifying a woman in connection with a burglary at GSI Logistics.– 03/28/2011

Boone County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking help in identifying a suspect using stolen credit cards.– 03/28/2011

Boone County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking help in identifying a credit card fraud suspect.– 03/24/2011

Three vehicle collision on I–275 at the 8.5 mile marker involving a Dodge Neon, tractor trailer and a school bus.– 03/8/2011

Two car collision at the intersection of North Bend Road and Conner Road sends drivers to local hospitals– 03/8/2011

Are you ready for severe weather?  March is “Severe Storms Preparedness Month” in Kentucky.– 03/2/2011

A dispute over land ownership goes awry leaving a Union man charged with Attempted Murder– 02/26/2011

Missing Child Alert – Mason Frank– 02/24/2011

Accident on Killarney send four to the hospital, three of them children– 02/22/2011

Governor Beshear has proclained February as Earthquake Awareness Month in Kentucky.– 02/09/2011

Petersburg man arrested for stealing wallets– 01/21/2011

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of a mentally challenged man– 01/20/2011

Boone County Declares a Level One Snow Emergency
The snow emergency has been rescinded
– 01/20/2011

Surveillance photos of a male using a credit card stolen from Urban Active in Florence– 01/14/2011

Surveillance photos of a female using stolen credit cards– 01/14/2011

Boone County declares a Level I Snow Emergency– 01/11/2011

A single vehicle accident claims the life of a Verona woman– 01/09/2011

Accident on I–71 send two people to the hospital– 01/07/2011

Sheriff’ deputies are investigating an accident involving a tractor trailer and a train in Walton, KY.– 01/05/2011

Investigators seek help in locating a man who burglarized a church storage shed– 01/04/2011

2010 Press Releases

Investigators seek help in locating a couplse using a stolen credit card– 12/31/2010

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 500 block of Walker Road in Walton, Kentucky for a report of a person shot. – 12/7/2010

We are currently investigating a missing 36 year old man last seen at the Flying J Truck Stop in Walton, Kentucky. – 12/2/2010

Ban on open burning lifted– 11/29/2010

Investigators seek help in locating a road rage suspect– 11/19/2010

A single vehicle collision sneds a woman and her two year old son taken to the hospital– 10/14/2010

A woman was arrested and her two children taken to the hospital after she crashed her car into a cruiser during a police pursuit– 10/8/2010

Verona, Kentucky teen hospitalized after being shot by his mother– 10/4/2010

Walton man charged with physically abusing his three year old foster child– 9/22/2010

Petersburg man drowns in Ohio River– 9/1/2010

Two Burlington men arressted for stealing sewer grates– 8/30/2010

Burlington man surrenders after barricading himself in his house for an hour and eight minutes– 8/26/2010

A man has been arrested for breaking into homes in Union.  Detectives are investigating similar burglaries in the Hebron, Kentucky area that occurred last week and are asking anyone who might have experienced a similar burglary to notify the Boone County Sheriff’s Department at (859) 334–2175.– 8/24/2010

Three vehicle accident on I–71 in Verona claims two lives– 8/12/2010

Roll–over accident on I–275 sends driver to hospital– 8/11/2010

Woman charged with Assault 2nd after stabbing her husband in the chest– 7/30/2010

Head–on collission on Belleview RD sends all 5 occupants to area hospitals– 7/22/2010

Authorities are searching for Kenneth Hollingsworth in conneciton with a liquor store robbery– 7/15/2010

Sheriff Deputy involved in traffic accident– 7/13/2010

Union, Kentucky man arrested for abusing his 5 year old son– 7/12/2010

Double shooting in Burlington– 6/26/2010

Burlington man arrested in connection with car break-ins– 6/8/2010

Fifth Third Bank Robbery– 5/28/2010

On May 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Northern Kentucky Law Enforcement Agencies will participate in The Law Enforcement Torch Run ® for Special Olympics.– 5/25/2010

We are asking for your help in locating Jerry Holcomb, a non–compliant sex offender.– 5/26/2010

Laura Senseman charged with Murder 10 months after the death of her 2 month old daughter.– 5/19/2010

Burlington, Kentucky man arrested for impersonating a peace officer – 5/17/2010

Couple arrested for stealing copper from air conditioners– 5/14/2010

Corbin Kentucky man arrested for molesting a five year old girl.– 5/03/2010

Florence man arrested for theft and possession of $40,000.00 worth of stolen property.– 4/29/2010

Fight on Wysteria Villiage Drive left two people injured, one with a stab wound to the chest.  The Sheriff’s office is requesting information.– 4/20/2010

A 30 year old Cincinnati man who goes to Florence Mall with the intent of having sex with a 14 year old girl is arrested by Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies.– 4/6/2010

Douglas M. Stith, Boone County Kentucky Coroner, released his findings as to the cause and manner of Karen C. Kappelman’s death.– 3/29/2010

Corinth man arrested on various domestic violence charges– 3/18/2010

Burlington couple arrested on Forgery charges– 3/12/2010

Fatal Accident on US–25 in Walton– 3/12/2010

Burlington man arrested on Sexual Abuse charge– 2/18/2010

Conner High School student struck by a car while walking to school– 2/12/2010

Registered sex offender arrested for distributing child pornography– 2/12/2010

Larue County escapee arrested at a Boone County rest area– 2/10/2010

Boone County woman arrested for stabbing her boyfriend– 2/7/2010

Florence man charged with Statutory Rape of a Burlington, KY girl.– 1/28/2010

The LEVEL 1 Snow Emergency for Boone County has been rescinded– 1/8/2009

Boone County has issued a LEVEL 1 Snow Emergency– 1/7/2009

A Man’s body was found along eastbound I–275 at the 12.3 mile marker.  Investigators are requesting anyone with information as to the victim’s identity or other details to contact Crime Stopppers or the Boone County Shheriff’s office.– 1/6/2009 Updated 1/7/2010

2009 Press Releases

Pennsylvania truck driver was arrested for reporting a false incident– 12/23/2009

A 20 year old man has been arrested after trying to remove a 13 year old girl from school – 12/18/2009

A 17 year old teenager and her 19 year old boyfriend face burglary and other charges– 12/14/2009

Drug Deal/Robbery involving four young men in Union KY ends with one man stabbed stabbed in the back and all four in jail– 12/14/2009

Maineville, Ohio man was arrested for the molestation of a fifteen year old Boone County boy– 11/19/2009

Man arrested at Boone County Public Library for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct – 11/18/2009

Fatal accident in Verona– 11/18/2009

Couple arrested for a series of sexual molestations of a six year old girl– 11/13/2009

Possible child enticement case in Hebron, KY– 11/12/2009

Train collides with tractor trailer semi in Richwood, KY– 11/4/2009

Burlington man charged with committing three home burglaries.– 11/3/2009

Double Fatality Accident on I–275– 10/18/2009

Shooting suspect arrested– 10/15/2009

Four vehicle collision on I–275 under investigation– 10/14/2009

Richwood Waffle House Robbed– 9/30/2009

Assault send two to the hospital, one with life threatening injuries– 9/28/2009

Sheriff launches new community information service– 9/25/2009

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a series of break–ins (burglaries) of freight shipping companies– 9/22/2009

The Boone County Citizen Corps Council is conducting an orientation meeting for those interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities in support of homeland security. – 9/21/2009

George Slayback JR arrested for Noncompliance– 9/18/2009

Fatal accident on U.S. 25 in Walton– 8/25/2009

“Good Samaritan” assists motorist then steals his cell phone– 8/19/2009

Accident on Gunpowder Road, lone occupant taken to hospital via Air Care– 8/18/2009

Chicago, Illinois man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender– 8/17/2009

Fatal accident at U.S.–42 and Mt. Zion involving a pedestrian– 8/12/2009

Single vehicle collision involving a tanker truck on Richwood Road– 7/31/2009

Single vehicle accident on Elijah Creek Road– 7/31/2009

Fatal Accident on West bound I–275 at mile marker 6.4– 7/24/2009

Two arrested in Hebron for stealing copper wire– 7/23/2009

Hebron, Kentucky man criminally charged with the death of his two (2) month old daughter– 7/13/2009

Michael Moore arrested on drug charges– 7/07/2009

Applications being accepted for the next Citizen’s Academy– 7/7/2009

Investigators are asking for information as to the identity of a person of interest relating to the police imposter case– 6/25/2009

Cooper High School teacher and track coach arrested for having a sexual relationship with a 17 year old student– 6/19/2009

Woman robbed by police imposter– 6/18/2009

Moore homicide investigation continues– 6/15/2009

Cab driver arrested for the rape of a Burlington, Kentucky woman.– 6/8/2009

A Cincinnati, Ohio man has been charged with the death of his wife stemming from an apparent accident earlier in the day.– 6/6/2009

Burned remains positiviely identified as those of Walter Sartory– 6/5/2009

On Thursday, June 04, 2009 at approximately 12:40 a.m. a single vehicle collision on Petersburg Road (KY–20) in Petersburg, Kentucky claimed the life of the driver of the car and sent the passenger to the hospital. – 6/4/2009

Boone County Sheriff’s investigators requesting information as to the identities of three credit card theft suspects – 5/29/2009

Two teenagers arrested for breaking into approximately fifteen (15) cars from two local apartment complexes.– 5/29/2009

Head-On collision sends four people to the hospital, two via Air Care.– 5/28/2009

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of car break–ins over the holiday weekend– 5/27/2009

Public’s assistance requested in searching for missing Florence man– 4/8/2009 Updated 4/17/2009

30 year old man charged with sexual molestation of 14 year old girl– 4/8/2009

Tractor accident sends Burlington man to hospital.– 4/2/2009

Katherine Ann Chasteen has been arrested in connection with the Walgreens Pharmacy robbery on March 23, 2009– 3/31/2009 Updated 4/8/2009

Burlington, Kentucky man was arrested for the 2005 sexual molestation of a child. – 3/24/2009

Walgreens pharmacy in Burlington, Kentucky was robbed by a woman who threatened the use of a bomb. – 3/23/2009

Man arrested for molesting a relative 16 years ago– 3/20/2009

Arrests made in Sartory case (missing Hebron man)– 3/14/2009 Updated 3/17/2009

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing elderly Hebron man– 3/11/2009

Man steals ladies wallet, purchases $1100 worth of American Express gift cards.  Boone County Sheriff’s investigators are requesting your help locating him.– 1/30/2009

I–275 was closed for approximately 30 minutes while Air Care responded to a single vehicle, roll–over accident.– 1/30/2009

Boone County has declared a Level One Snow Emergency.– 1/29/2009

Memphis, Tennessee man arrested on three warrants, one dating back to 1971.– 1/26/2009

Rollover accident on northbound I–71 near the Verona, Kentucky exit (72mm) sent the driver to the hospital.– 1/22/2009

Covington, Kentucky man arrested for sexually abusing a 13 year old girl.– 1/20/2009

2008 Press Releases

Deertrace stabbing suspect has turned himself in.– 10/7/2008

Independence KY man arrested for falsely reporting a robbery– 9/22/2008

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wind Storm damage– 9/16/2008

Driver taken to hospital by Air Care after a roll–over accident on Gunpowder Road.– 9/9/2008

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will hold a meeting with those customers of Details Auto Sales who have yet to receive the paperwork necessary to obtain their license plates.– 8/15/2008

A two car collision on KY-18 (Burlington Pike) sent all three occupants to area hospitals, two via Air Care. – 8/14/2008

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigation Division is searching for a man charged with raping a nine (9) year old girl. – 8/7/2008

Accident on I–71 in Walton Claims the Life of a Sparta Woman– 7/28/2008

Missing Person – Christopher Scott Parker Updated – 7/29/2008

Traffic stop yields a cache of drugs and the arrests of a London, Kentucky couple.– 7/1/2008

We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2008 Citizen’s Academy– 6/5/2008

Burlington Man Arrested for Having Sex With a Child– 6/5/2008

Motorcycle Accident on KY 20 (Petersburg Road) in Petersburg– 3/28/2008

5 People Arressted in Prostitution Sting– 3/20/2008

Florence Man Charged With Molesting a 14 Year Old Girl– 3/20/2008

Fatal Accident in Richwood– Updated 3/19/2008

Boone County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Cathleen Kenter– 3/7/2008

Shootings Occured in Two Seperate Mobile Home Parks Sunday Night– 3/4/2008

Overturned Tractor Trailer on HWY 42 Near Gallatin County Line– 3/4/2008

Boone County is Under a Level 2 Snow Emergency– 3/7/2008

Turfway Park Theft– 2/29/2008

Attempted Robbery of Hollywood Liquor– 2/28/2008

Pipe Bomb Found on shoulder of Bullittsville Road at the intersection of Petersburg Road – 2/27/2008

Donjoy Home Invasion – 2/26/2008