An Owensboro man has been arrested for causing a vehicle accident by allegedly ramming someone's vehicle several times. On Thursday at approximately 9pm, Daviess County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) Patrol Deputies responded to a report of an accident with injuries in the 900 Block of Pleasant Valley Road (No. 1) east of Owe...

In Owensboro, a routine warrant service led to a significant drug bust on East Byers Avenue. Detectives from the Daviess County Sheriff's Office intended to arrest Colton J. Ford based on an indictment warrant but discovered much more upon their arrival. The team detected a strong marijuana odor emanating from Ford's r...

In Hawesville, a police pursuit culminated in an officer-involved shooting after a man allegedly brandished a handgun at law enforcement. The incident began when Lewisport Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant to 60-year-old Carl P. Newhard, who then fled. Hancock County Sheriff's deputies successfully halted his...

On Dec. 21, 2024, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 16 in Henderson was requested by the Owensboro Police Department (OPD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting in the city limits of Owensboro. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. The preliminary investigation indicates that officers responded to a...

Authorities have concluded their investigation into allegations of assault at Owensboro Child Care Center LLC and announced no criminal charges will be filed. The investigation began after a complaint was filed on December 4, with claims that a child may have been assaulted. Parents were initially notified of the alleg...