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10/19/2026

On October 17, 2026, at approximately 3:40 PM, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 200 block of Autry Lane in Olaton, Kentucky to follow up on a burglary and terroristic threatening complaint that had occurred earlier that day. While deputies were on scene speaking with the victim, the suspect returned to the residence driving a green 2010 Toyota Camry. Deputies gave commands for the suspect to exit the vehicle however the suspect fled the scene and nearly struck two other motorists. The suspect drove through several yards and changed direction several times driving in a very reckless and dangerous manner. Deputies continued to pursue the suspect into Grayson County where he eventually stopped, exited the vehicle but refused to obey the deputy’s lawful commands. Deputies were able to utilize the taser and take the suspect into custody without further incident.

The suspect, Mr. Ronald Willis II age 51 of Horse Branch Kentucky was arrested and lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center on the following charges:
• BURGLARY, 2ND DEGREE
• TERRORISTIC THREATENING, 3RD DEGREE
• TBUT OR DISP ALL OTHERS
• FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 1ST DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE)
• WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE
• RESISTING ARREST

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10/19/2026

On October 16, 2026, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call of a disturbance on Ridge Road in Fordsville, where several subjects were said to be in the roadway and a fi***rm had allegedly been discharged. Upon arrival, deputies conducted an investigation and were able to attain a search warrant for a nearby address on Ridge Road. After searching the residence, one of the occupants, Dakota T. Brown, was arrested on scene without incident. Mr. Brown age 33 of Fordsville was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center on the following charges.

• POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN BY A CONVICTED FELON
• TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

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10/19/2026

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted service of an arrest warrant at a residence in the 2000 block of Flint Springs Road in Cromwell, Kentucky. Upon arrival, deputies located and arrested Mr. William Dugan who had three outstanding warrants. Additionally, Mr. Dugan was found to be in possession of an amount of suspected methamphetamine, schedule II and schedule IV narcotics as well as associated drug paraphernalia. Mr. Dugan was taken into custody without incident and was lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center on the following charges:

• PRESCRIPTION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE NOT IN PROPER CONTAINER
• POSSESSION CONT SUB 1ST DEGREE 1ST OFFENSE (DRUG UNSPECIFIED)
• POSS CONT SUB, 2ND DEGREE- DRUG UNSPECIFIED
• POSS CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 3RD OR > OFFENSE (METHAMPHETAMINE)
• DRUG PARAPHERNALIA- BUY/POSSESS

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10/08/2026

October 7, 2026

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center received a call regarding a vehicle that had been struck by a train in the Horse Branch community.

Emergency crews quickly responded to the scene and located the driver trapped inside the vehicle. First responders worked diligently to safely extricate the driver using the Jaws of Life.

Once removed from the vehicle, the driver was airlifted to a hospital in Louisville for treatment and is currently listed in serious condition.

The collision remains under investigation by the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

10/02/2026

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office 911 center is experiencing issues with our administrative phone lines. We have reached out to AT&T and they will be sending out a technician next date. In the meantime, for administrative calls we have a temporary line. Please call 270-925-9111 for administrative/non- emergency calls for assistance. 911 phone lines are operating normally at this time. Thank you for your patience as we work to get this issue resolved as quickly as possible.

09/22/2026

The Ohio County Sheriff's Office took time out of their busy day to go visit with the kids at Tot's Childcare Center! The deputies spoke with the kids about the importance of their job and let the kids explore the vehicles. The kid's especially enjoyed playing with the lights and honking the horn! We enjoy spending time with the community. Thank you to Tot's Childcare Center for having us!

09/22/2026

Ohio County Sheriff’s Office Arrest / Investigation Update.

Following a string of thefts reported in the 2000 block of U.S. Highway 62 West last week, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to obtain and execute a search warrant at a nearby residence where a suspect was believed to have been residing.
During the search of the residence, deputies located suspected methamphetamine along with drug-related paraphernalia. The items were determined to belong to Nikka Elms, who was subsequently arrested and lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center.

The individual suspected in connection with the reported thefts was not present at the residence when OCSO deputies executed the search warrant. The investigation remains ongoing, and deputies are continuing efforts to locate and apprehend the theft suspect.
We will provide an additional update to the citizens of Ohio County when that arrest is made and information can be released.
The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our deputies for their continued work and dedication in investigating these offenses and keeping our community safe.

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09/19/2026

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene in the 2500 block of 62 W. due to multiple structure fires.

We are asking everyone to please stay away from the area and allow fire personnel and law enforcement to safely perform their duties.

62 W. is currently closed and will remain closed for an extended period of time while fire personnel continue their operations and the Sheriff’s Office conducts its investigation.

Please seek an alternate route and avoid the area until further notice.

We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

09/03/2026

On September 3rd, 2026, around 1:00 A.M. the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic incident in the 13000 block of U.S. Highway 231 in Utica. Upon investigation, it was determined that the female had discharged a fi***rm in result of the argument. Both the male and female, Jason Fitch and Ginger Stewart, were arrested and taken into custody without incident and lodged into the Ohio County Detention Center on the following charges:

Ginger Stewart:
Wanton Endangerment 1st - Discharge of a Fi***rm
Tampering with Physical Evidence

Jason Fitch:
Assault 4th Degree- Domestic Violence, Minor Injury

09/03/2026

On September 2nd, 2026, around 10:22 P.M, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an incident in the 700 block of New Cut Rd in Whitesville, where a male had forced entry into a residence. The male, had shot a victim inside of the residence multiple times before abducting his ex-girlfriend and fleeing in a vehicle into Daviess County. This investigation is still on- going and further details will be released at a later date. The Ohio County Sheriff’s office will be attending the press conference with Daviess County Sheriff’s Office later today.

Address

301 S Main Street/PO Box 186
Hartford, KY
42347

Telephone

911 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY / 270-298-4444 Sheriff's Office / 270-298-4411 Dispatc

Website

http://www.ohiocountykysheriff.com/

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