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Graves County Arrest

On 3/23/23; the Mayfield Police Department responded to the intersection of the KY 121 Bypass and Backusburg Road for a collision involving a motorcycle.

Officers arrived, and found a man lying in the roadway of the intersection near an overturned motorcycle. William Baldree, age 72 of Mayfield, was conscious and speaking with Officers. He still had on his helmet that he was wearing when the collision occurred.

It was found that a juvenile male, age 16 of Mayfield, was operating a 2013 white Honda CR-V southbound on the Bypass, and had merged into the left turn lane to go East onto Backusburg Road. The vehicle then merged back into the straight lane of travel going South and made contact with a 2014 blue Honda motorcycle operated by Baldree. The motorcycle was overturned, and Baldree was thrown from the motorcycle.

Baldree was transported to the Jackson Purchase Medical Center via Mayfield Fire/EMS ambulance for injuries to his right shoulder and left knee. There were no injuries reported from the occupants of the Honda CR-V.

The roadway was shutdown for only a few minutes before being re-opened.

Mayfield Police were assisted on scene by the Mayfield Fire/EMS, and a local volunteer Fire/Rescue member.

On 3/24/23;Robert Carter, age 34 of Mayfield, was arrested by the Mayfield Police Department on a warrant out of Graves county. Carter was charged with Probation Violation for the underlying charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 4th Offense or Greater, and Excessive Windshield/Window Tinting. Carter was transported to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center.

On 3/25/23;Dakota Futch, age 26 of Mayfield, was arrested by the Mayfield Police Department pursuant to a traffic stop. Futch was served a warrant out of Marshall county for Failure to Appear for the underlying charges of Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operator's License, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Futch was additionally charged by the Mayfield Police Department with Operating on a Suspended or Revoked Operator's License, and Possession of Marijuana. Futch was lodged in the Marshall county jail.

On 3/25/23;Charles Oxx, age 36 of Mayfield, was arrested by the Mayfield Police Department after law enforcement received numerous complaints of loud music. Mr. Oxx had already been issued a citation an hour prior to this complaint for playing his music too loudly, disturbing his neighbors. After being told he was under arrest, Mr. Oxx refused to comply with Officers. After a brief standoff, he was safely taken into custody. Mr. Oxx was taken to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center, charged with Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest.

On 03/26/2023, a Mayfield Police Department Officer responded to South 10th Street and West Oak Street on a report of a man lying in the grass. The officer made contact with Domingo Pastor, age 28 of Mayfield. Pastor was placed under arrest, and charged with Alcohol Intoxication in a public Place. Pastor was transported to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center, and turned over to the Graves County Jail. Pastor was held at the restricted custody center to await pretrial services.

On 03/28/2023,Richard Lowe, age 36 of Henderson, was arrested by the Mayfield Police Department on a warrant out of Calloway County. Lowe was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition All Others. He was lodged in the Calloway County jail.

On 03/28/2023, Officers with the Mayfield Police Department responded to the intersection of Paducah Road and the Dick Castleman bypass for a two-vehicle collision involving injuries. An investigation showed that a 2015 Ford Explorer, operated by 62-year-old Deborah Heatherly, was traveling southbound along Paducah Road. A 2020 Jeep Wrangler, operated by 59-year-old Hamilton Ashley, was traveling northbound on Paducah Road. At the intersection of Paducah Road and the bypass, Heatherly began a left-hand turn onto the bypass. Ashley continued straight through the intersection. The front of the Ford Explorer collided with the front of the Jeep Wrangler.

The operators of both vehicles were treated on scene by members of Mayfield Fire & EMS. Ashley was transported by ambulance to Jackson Purchase Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. Heatherly was transported by private vehicle to Murray-Calloway County Hospital for minor injuries.

The Mayfield Police Department was assisted by Mayfield Fire and EMS as well as the Kentucky State Police.

On 03/28/2023, , Officers with the Mayfield Police Department responded to the 700 block of Anderson Drive for a complaint of loud music. Officers have responded to the area multiple times over the last month for the same complaint. Officers encountered 36-year-old Charles Oxx. Oxx was advised to turn his music down, so as not to cause annoyance to his neighbors. Officers left the area, but were called back moments later for the same complaint. Oxx was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree without incident. He was transported to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center, then lodged in the Marshall County Jail.

On 03/29/2023, the Mayfield Police Department arrested Cassandra Leavell, age 42 of Mayfield, on an arrest warrant out of Christian County. Leavell was taken to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center on the charge of Contempt of Court Libel/Slander Resistance to Order.

On 03/29/2023, Aarika Hawks, age 37 of Mayfield, was arrested by the Mayfield Police Department on a warrant out of Graves county charging her with Bail Jumping 2nd Degree. She was lodged in the Marshall county jail.

2022 GRAVES COUNTY CRIME STATS

The Graves County Sheriff's Office is today releasing the statistical data for the calendar year 2022, along with comparisons from the previous year of 2021.

Please take note that these numbers are obtained from the total numbers of initial reports taken, and do not take into account a case that after investigation was unfounded, or that was ultimately prosecuted as a lesser degree crime.

Part 1 Crime (the most serious) had an overall decrease of about 7%, the decrease primarily being attributed to the drop in felony burglary cases related category.

The Graves County Sheriff's Office investigated no instances of Murder in 2022 compared to the same in 2021.

*Rapes- Reported cases decreased from 7 in 2021 to 5 in 2022. (-7% decrease))

*Robberies- 2 in 2021 and 2 in 2022 (0% change))

*Felony Assaults- 12 in 2021 and 13 in 2022. (+8%).

*Residential and Commercial Burglary- 68 in 2021 and 49 in 2022. (-32% decrease)

*Felony Thefts- 116 reported in 2021 and 117 in 2022. (+.08%)

*Auto Thefts- 23 in 2021 and 22 in 2022. (-4% decrease)

*Arsons- No cases in 2021 and 3 cases in 2022. (+300%)

Part 2 Crime (less serious and mostly misdemeanor crimes)

*Simple Assaults- saw a decrease with 85 reported cases reported in 2021, compared to 68 in 2022. (Decrease of -20%)

*Receiving Stolen Property: 12 in 2021 and 7 in 2022. (-41% decrease))

*Criminal Mischief- 84 cases in 2021, 2022- 66 cases. (-21% decrease)

*Weapons Violations: 2021 9 and 17 in 2022. ((+88% increase)

*Sex Offenses (other than rape): 2021 16 cases, 2022 12 cases. (Decrease of 25%)

*Drug Offenses including the possession, sale, and manufacture saw decrease: 328 in 2021, and 295 in 2022. (-10% decrease)

*Disorderly Conduct: 2021 20 cases, 2022 20 cases (0% change)

*An overall 10% decrease in Part 2 Crimes with the decrease due to fewer instances in most all categories.

DUI- Driving Under the Influence Cases

2021 incidents were recorded at 85, with 2022 numbers or arrests at 81. Decrease of -4%)

*Total number of Arrest Warrants Served by this agency for 2022. (UP 30%)

Total number of Arrest Warrants served by this agency:

2021- 872 2022- 1,135 (an increase of +30%)

Misc Citations for criminal and traffic offenses.

2022 2,048 Citations written.

(Other law enforcement agencies service numbers not available.)

Collision Data for the past year shows an overall slight increase in the total number of collisions investigated by the Graves Sheriff's Office.

Total Collisions for 2021 were 366, with 81 of those being injury accidents with 106 persons injured. 3 fatal accidents killing three in 2021

Total Collisions for 2022 were 376, with 75 of those being injury accidents injuring 111 persons. Four fatality collisions reported from traffic crashes in 2022 with 6 persons being killed, all investigated by this agency.

Contributing factors routinely noted in these traffic collisions in order of frequency:

  1. Driver Inattention
  2. Not having vehicle under proper control
  3. Misjudging clearance
  4. Distraction
  5. Failed to keep proper lane
  6. Failed to yield right of way
  7. Driving too fast for conditions
  8. Alcohol Involvement
  9. Fell asleep

*Alcohol was involved in 16 of the 376 collisions reported.

Summary of times of day most traffic crashes occurred in 2022:

Ranking number 1 was between the hours of 7AM to 8AM. Same as previous year.

Ranking number 2 tied with the hours of 1PM to 2PM, and between the hours of 5PM to 6PM.

498 traffic accidents investigated in 2018

457 traffic accidents investigated in 2019

392 traffic collisions investigated in 2020

366 traffic accidents investigated in 2021 / 3 deaths

376 traffic accidents investigated in 2022 / 6 deaths

Note: It is important to note that these numbers and statistical data are for activity only involving the Graves County Sheriff's Office and would not reflect on activity numbers for other law enforcement agencies within the same jurisdictional boundaries of Graves County.

We also feel that it is important to establish benchmarks so that crime trends and other data can be utilized for future strategic planning for the agency.

JON HAYDEN GRAVES COUNTY SHERIFF Comments:"We are overall pleased with the Part 1 (most serious crime) numbers as most of the categories would indicate crime rate is in a downward trend in Graves County. The biggest decline appears to be in the burglary category, with declining numbers in rape, but with felony thefts remaining steady. An overall drop of 7%.

In the Part 2 (less serious) category, an overall drop in crime by 10%. Declining numbers in misdemeanor assaults, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, sex offenses, and drug offenses, all contributed collectively to the decrease.

It is important to note that small percentage changes in these numbers are favorable, but it may not necessarily mean there being a major shift in local crime trends.

*Arrest Warrants: The number of arrest warrants saw a significant increase of 30% being served. This increase can be attributed to many court cases being virtual last year dur to our judicial center not opening until October 2022. It would appear that many court defendants failed to appear as ordered virtually, leading to an excessive number of bench warrants being issued for their arrest.", Sheriff Jon Hayden


KENTUCKY STATE POLICE ARREST


On March 18, 2023, KSP Post 1 received a report of an inappropriate sexual relationship between an adult male and a juvenile female.


Initial investigation revealed that 28-year-old Joshua Booth of Bardwell, KY, had engaged in sexual intercourse and oral sexual gratification with a 16-year-old female in Carlisle County. It was determined that Booth was aware of the juvenile's age at the time of the sexual relationship. Booth was arrested on March 25, 2023, and charged with Rape 3rd Degree, Sodomy 3rd Degree, and Unlawful Transaction with a Minor - Illegal Sex Act.


Through the investigation, it was also determined that Scott Wilson, 50 years old, of Bardwell, KY, had been in a caretaking role of the juvenile at the time of her relationship with Booth. It was discovered that Wilson had placed hidden cameras in the juvenile's bedroom and bathroom of the residence. After admitting to having video footage of the juvenile engaging in sexual performance, Wilson refused to turn over the footage to KSP. Wilson also tampered with the cameras, removing them prior to KSP troopers executing a search warrant at the residence. On March 24, 2023, Wilson was arrested and charged with Video Voyeurism, Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance by a Minor, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Eric West.

McCracken County Arrest

On 3/21/23" A McCracken County woman was arrested at approximately 4:00 PM on March 21, 2023, for Criminal Abuse 1st Degree - Child 12 or Under and Strangulation 1st Degree. The arrest was pursuant to a McCracken County Grand Jury indictment after an investigation that began on February 13, 2023.
On February 13, Deputies responded to a local school to investigate possible child abuse. A staff member of the elementary school had noticed marks on a five-year-old child. Thinking it was medically related, the staff member had the school's medical staff evaluate the marks. The medical staff immediately suspected the marks were abuse after observing them and discovering severe bruising, burst blood vessels, and other evidence of abuse. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Detectives and DCBS conducted a joint investigation following the initial discovery. Detectives interviewed the parents and the other children living in the household, conducted search warrants on the residence and electronic devices, and obtained surveillance evidence from other locations. Physicians were also consulted during the investigation and it was determined that the injuries were due to ongoing abuse and strangulation.
Evidence was presented to a McCracken County Grand Jury on Friday, March 17, 2023. The Grand Jury returned an indictment against 37-year-old Amber Patton, of Paducah, Ky, for Strangulation 1st Degree and Criminal Abuse 1st Degree - Child 12 or under.
Criminal Abuse 1st Degree - Child 12 or Under is a Class B felony, punishable by 10-20 years in prison. Strangulation 1st degree is a Class C felony, punishable by 5 - 10 years in prison.
On 3/24/23; Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Woodville Road and Bethel Church Road in reference to a two-vehicle collision involving a McCracken County School Bus. Unit 1 Operator: Rhonda A Dukes, 58 years old, of Kevil Kentucky. Unit 2 Operator: Blayke O Williams, 32 years old, of Kevil Kentucky. Preliminary investigation revealed that Dukes was operating a yellow 2019 McCracken County School Bus northbound on Bethel Church Road. Williams was operating a black 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on Woodville Road. As Dukes crossed the intersection of Bethel Church Road and Woodville Road, Williams struck the passenger side center of the school bus. At the time of the collision, thirteen children were on board the school bus. All individuals involved were checked out on scene by Mercy Regional EMS, with no reports of any serious injuries. Deputies were assisted on scene by West McCracken Fire Department, Mercy Regional EMS, Speedy's Towing, and Lents Towing.
On 3/25/23:A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Old Hinkleville Road. The driver of the vehicle was a female subject identified as 34-year-old Katherine Butler. During the investigation, it was determined that Butler attempted to discard illegal narcotics in the grass outside the vehicle. A quantity of Methamphetamine was recovered. Butler was arrested and lodged in the McCracken Regional Jail. Butler's Charges: 1. One Head Light 2. No Registration Receipt 3. No Registration Plates 4. Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offence (Methamphetamine)
On 3/25/23; A deputy with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in the Farley Community on Happy Hollow Drive. The driver of the vehicle was a male subject identified as 40-year-old Terrance Moore. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as 19-year-old Kobe Farmer. Both Moore and Farmer had warrants for their arrest out of McCracken County Circuit Court. During the investigation, K9 Vegas was deployed and indicated to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle Moore was driving. Methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle. Both subjects were arrested and lodged in the McCracken Regional Jail.
Moore's Charges: 1. No Tail Lamps 2. Operating on a Suspended or Revoked License 3. Arrest Warrant for Contempt of Court (McCracken Circuit Court)
Farmer's Charges: 1. Arrest Warrant (Probation Violation Felony Offense) 2. Arrest Warrant (Probation Violation Felony Offense) 3. Arrest Warrant (Probation Violation Felony Offense) 4. Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 2nd Offense (Methamphetamine) 5. Drug Paraphernalia.
On 3/26/23: Deputies arrived on scene at the intersection of US 62 and US 60 Crossover at the intersection of the Ledbetter Bridge entrance for a two-vehicle collision with injuries. Investigation revealed Brittany Cooper, 33, was operating a 2016 Kia Soul westbound on US 62 going through the intersection. As Cooper was going through the intersection, a 2007 blue Dodge Grand Caravan entered the intersection. Cooper was unable to avoid the collision. The Dodge Grand Caravan was operated by Kayla Jones, 30, who was northbound on US 60 at the Ledbetter Bridge intersection. Cooper, Jones, and a male Juvenile were treated by Mercy Regional EMS and transported to a local hospital with non-incapacitating injuries. McCracken County Deputies were assisted by multiple other motorists, Reidland Fire Department, and Mercy Regional EMS.

Marshall County Arrest


On 3/27/23; Zachary Lee, age 30 of Gilbertsville KY, was arrested and charged with operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 2nd offense.


Tammy Griggs, age 49 of Benton KY, was arrested on a bench warrant issued out of Marshall County Circuit Court for Contempt of Court.


Christopher Lane, age 43 of Benton KY, was arrested on a bench warrant issued out of Marshall Circuit Court for probation violation.


Raymond Ryles, age 45 of Paducah KY, was arrested on a criminal complaint warrant issued out of Marshall District Court for violation of conditions of release. Charges stemmed from an investigation initiated by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office.


Trevor Fowler, age 30 of Hardin KY, was arrested and charged with Stalking 1st degree.

03/28/2023
John Hopkins, age 59 of Hardin KY, was arrested on a bench warrant issued from Marshall District Court for failure to appear.
03/29/2023
Trevor Fowler, age 30 of Hardin, was served a criminal summons for assault 4th degree.
Paxton Perry, age 20 of Benton KY, was arrested and charged with 2 counts of theft of a firearm and one count of theft by unlawful taking $1000<$10000.
Russell Nelson, age 47 of Gilbertsville, was served a summons for his indictment issued from Marshall Circuit court. The indictment was for possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.

Calloway County Arrest


On 3/22/23;deputies conducted a traffic stop on N 12th St in Murray. The passenger was found to possess methamphetamine. She was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center on the below listed charges. manda Willoughby, 35 Murray,KY; oss of a Cont Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Meth);Poss of Drug Paraphernalia

On 3/21/23" On Mar 21, 2023 deputies executed multiple arrest warrants when they found him to me in possession of methamphetamine. He was lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center on the below listed charges.Johnny Scott, 51;Almo, KY; Failure to Appear to Court x3;Parole Violation; Poss of a Cont Sub 1st Deg, 2nd Off (Meth);Poss of Drug Paraphernalia

On 3/18/23; On Mar 20, 2023 during the course of an investigation in Almo, KY deputies discovered that Jonathan Bretz was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and lodged at the Calloway County Detention Center on the below listed charges.Jonathan Bretz, 24Poss of Cont Sub 1st Deg, 1st Off (Meth) Poss of Drug Paraphernalia

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