Hartford, KY. (October 13th, 2017) – Kentucky State Police and the Ohio County Sherriff’s Office conducted a pre-approved Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Hartford. KSP and OCSO came into contact with Ryan M. Simpson, of Beaver Dam. Through investigation, KSP and OCSO discovered Simpson to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia. Simpson was arrested, charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 2nd Offense – Methamphetamine, Drug Paraphernalia, and transported to the Ohio County Detention Center.
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at: (1-800-222-5555). Citizens can call to confidentially report impaired drivers or any criminal activity. You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.