Press Release Archives
2013 Press Releases
A short pursuit ends with the driver crashing his vehicle and facing several charges. – 3/31/2013
Investigators are requesting help locating a man wanted for questioning concerning a residential burglary. – 3/27/2013
Boone County Sheriff Michael A. Helmig’s position on the Second Amendment Rights – 1/31/2013
2012 Press Releases
A single vehicle accident has claimed the life of a Ryle High School student – 12/20/2012
Invetigators are seeking help identifying a van used in a theft in Sam’s parking lot – 11/27/2012
Five Vehicle Rear End Chain Reaction Collision on I–71 at the 72 MM sends several to local hospitals – 11/22/2012
General Manager of the Boone County Water District, Phil Trzop, has been arrested for Abuse of Public Trust – 11/16/2012
Time running out on the $100,000.00 reward in the Stephenson Murder case – 11/16/2012
A police pursuit begins in Florence and ends in a crash near Richwood – 10/31/2012
A 13 year old middle school student was struck by a car while walking to school.– 10/19/2012
Suspect arrested for stealing candle money from the IHM Church.– 9/24/2012 – Updated 10/5/2012
Investigators are seeking help identifying a man using a stolen debit card.– 9/24/2012
A woman backs her vehicle across two lawns and into an in ground pool.– 9/5/2012
A 92 year old Verona, Kentucky man shot an intruder who broke into his house.– 9/3/2012
Fatal accident/attempted suicide in Burlington– 8/23/2012
Boone County offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.– 8/6/2012
Detectives arrested a Walton, Kentucky man for the sexual molestation of a 15 year old female– 7/13/2012
Burlington, Kentucky man was arrested after he failed to comply with the sex offender registration– 6/29/2012
Burn Ban in Effect by Executive Order.– 6/27/2012
Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Tanner rescues a man from his burning home.– 6/27/2012
A vehicle vs. pedestrian accident results in a fatality.– 6/18/2012
A Petersburg, Kentucky man died due to injuries he sustained from a tractor rollover accident.– 6/18/2012
A pedestrian is struck and killed while walking on River RD, driver faces several charges.– 6/3/2012
A single vehicle accident on U.S.–42 in Verona claimed the life of the driver.– 6/1/2012
A three vehicle collision claimed the life of the motorcyclist, sent two others to the hospital– 5/26/2012
A Burlington woman is charged with a Class D felony for stealing a purse from a parked car.– 5/8/2012
A single vehicle accident on Hathaway RD in Union claims the drivers life.– 5/8/2012
A Walton KY man is arrested on Sexual Abuse charges.– 4/10/2012
Two more scrap metal thefts/arrests– 4/5/2012
An accident between a motorcycle and a passenger car on KY–18 claimed the life of the motorcyclist.– 3/17/2012
A private plane crashes near Union– 3/14/2012
Boone County offers Community Emergency response Team (CERT) Training Course– 3/12/2012
The Scrap Unit makes yet another arrest– 3/12/2012
March is Severe Storms Preparedness Month– 3/6/2012
The most recent arrests by the Scrap Unit– 3/5/2012
Scrap Unit makes another arrest– 3/2/2012
Scrap Unit makes another arrest– 2/27/2012
Anonther man arrested by the Scrap Unit– 2/17/2012
Three teens arrested for Speedway gas station robbery– 2/17/2012
Two Canadian men arrested for possessing credit card scanners– 2/14/2012
All northern Kentucky dispatch centers experienced catastrophic emergency telephone service– 2/7/2012
Scrap Unit makes another arrest for scrap metal theft– 2/3/2012
Boone County Emergency Management announces Severe Weather Spotter Training– 1/31/2012
Scrap Unit deputies arrested two men and one woman for the theft of scrap metal from Augar Metals– 1/30/2012
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
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
Overturned garbage truck on Camp Ernst RD creates havoc for early morning commuters. – 10/31/2011
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Burned remains positiviely identified as those of Walter Sartory– 6/5/2009
Head-On collision sends four people to the hospital, two via Air Care.– 5/28/2009
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
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
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
A two car collision on KY-18 (Burlington Pike) sent all three occupants to area hospitals, two via Air Care. – 8/14/2008
Accident on I–71 in Walton Claims the Life of a Sparta Woman– 7/28/2008
Missing Person – Christopher Scott Parker
– 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


