Oldham County Central Dispatch

10/22/2026

10/19/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on West Highway 22 near Carpenter Drive in Ballardsville.West Highway 22 is currently shut down in both directions.

10/10/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL NEVER REQUIRE BITCOIN PAYMENTS OR REQUEST MONEY TO AVOID ARREST! 🚨

⚠️ PLEASE SHARE — HELP PREVENT SOMEONE FROM BECOMING A VICTIM!

Scammers are continuing to impersonate law enforcement officers and court officials, claiming that individuals have outstanding arrest warrants, often for failing to appear for federal jury duty.

These criminals use fear and threats of immediate arrest to convince victims to send money through prepaid gift cards, electronic transfers, or Bitcoin kiosks commonly found in convenience stores and other retail locations.

The image accompanying this post is an example of a FAKE document designed to make these payment demands appear legitimate. Scammers may use official-looking seals, government terminology, and detailed payment instructions to deceive their victims.

🛑 KNOW THE FACTS:

✅ Law enforcement agencies will NEVER call and demand payment through Bitcoin, gift cards, or prepaid cards to avoid arrest.

✅ Legitimate warrants cannot be dismissed simply by depositing money into a cryptocurrency kiosk.

✅ Scammers may impersonate actual deputies, use real officers’ names, or make their phone numbers appear to belong to a law enforcement agency.

✅ Never provide personal information, financial information, or payment details to an unsolicited caller.

✅ If someone calls threatening arrest unless you immediately make a payment, HANG UP!

📞 REPORT SUSPICIOUS CALLS

The Oldham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about these scams. Anyone receiving such a call should report it to Oldham County Dispatch at (502) 222-0111.

REMEMBER: A badge, official-looking document, or threatening phone call does not make a payment demand legitimate.

PLEASE SHARE THIS WARNING, particularly with elderly family members, friends, and neighbors who may be targeted by these criminals.

10/09/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on West Highway 22 near Briar Hill Parkway in Crestwood. West Highway 22 is shut down due to trees and power lines blocking the road.

10/07/2026

Text - to -911 is live in Oldham County! Here are some things to know and remember.

◻️ When should you use Text-to-911?

Examples:

🟡 Any emergency situation in which speaking could place the caller at risk.
🟡 Poor cellular voice-call quality or a connection that makes a traditional call difficult.
🟡 Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
🟡 Other circumstances in which texting is a safer or more practical means of communicating with 911.

▫️The text conversation will follow a process similar to a traditional 911 call. Dispatchers may ask questions such as:

🔸Where is your emergency?
🔸What is happening?
🔸Who is involved?
🔸Is the emergency happening right now?
🔸Are you safe to remain connected?
🔸What is your name and call-back number?

What to know:

🔹Text-to-911 is not a replacement for calling 911

▫️Voice calling 911 remains the preferred method whenever it is safe and possible to make a voice call.

♦️Remember: Call if you can. Text if you can't.♦️

10/01/2026

🍂🔥 Leaf Burning Safety: Be Safe. Be a Good Neighbor.

As leaves begin to fall, the Pewee Valley Fire Protection District reminds everyone to put safety and consideration for neighbors first.

📅 Know before you burn: Leaf burning is prohibited in Oldham County May 1–September 30. From October 1–December 15, burning within 150 feet of woodland or brushland is prohibited between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Always check local rules and current burn bans before lighting a fire.

When burning is permitted:

✅ Avoid windy or very dry conditions.
✅ Keep fires small and away from buildings, fences, vehicles and overhead branches.
✅ Have a garden hose ready, and never leave a fire unattended.
✅ Keep children and pets safely away.
✅ Never use gasoline or other accelerants, and never add trash, plastic or treated wood.
✅ Douse and stir the ashes until everything is completely out and cool.

🏡 Please be considerate of your neighbors. Give nearby neighbors a heads-up. Pay attention to where smoke is traveling—especially toward open windows, porches, people enjoying their yards or roadways. If smoke is bothering a neighbor, put the fire out. A little courtesy goes a long way!

🍁 Consider mulching or composting leaves instead—no smoke, no open flame and a useful addition to your yard.

If a fire gets out of control, move to safety and call 911.

Help us keep Pewee Valley safe—and neighborly!

10/01/2026

10/01/26
UPDATE - PUBLIC/MEDIA RELEASE
Person Identified & Arrested

Soon after the original posting, the LaGrange Police Department received information that led to the identification and arrest of Christopher J. Clark, 51, on the morning of Thursday, October 1, 2026. Mr. Clark was charged with five counts of Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, a Class D Felony.

The LaGrange Police Department thanks our community for sharing valuable information that helped investigators quickly identify this individual and make the arrest. Our department also recognizes the efforts of the Oldham County Fire Marshal’s Office, which provided personnel and investigative support for this investigation.

09/30/2026

PRESS RELEASE

09/30/2026

Oldham County Dispatch Introduces Text-to-911 Service

◻️ OLDHAM COUNTY, KY — September 29, 2026 — Oldham County Dispatch is implementing a new Text-to-9-1-1 service, providing residents with another way to communicate with emergency dispatchers when making a traditional voice call to 911 is not possible or practical.
The new service allows residents to send a text message using 911 as the recipient. Trained 911 call-takers will receive the text through Oldham County's existing Enhanced 9-1-1 system and will communicate with the individual through text to gather the information needed to respond to the emergency.

◻️ When should you use Text-to-911?

Examples may include:

🟡 A domestic violence or other situation in which speaking could place the caller at additional risk.
🟡 A situation where the caller cannot safely speak.
🟡 Poor cellular voice-call quality or a connection that makes a traditional call difficult.
🟡 Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
🟡 Other circumstances in which texting is a safer or more practical means of communicating with 911.

◽️How Text-to-911 works

▫️When a person sends a text to 911, Oldham County Dispatch call-takers will receive the message through the county's existing 911 telephone equipment.

▫️The text conversation will follow a process similar to a traditional 911 call. Dispatchers may ask questions such as:

🔸Where is your emergency?
🔸What is happening?
🔸Who is involved?
🔸Is the emergency happening right now?
🔸Are you safe to remain connected?
🔸What is your call-back number?

What to know:

🔹Text-to-911 is not a replacement for calling 911

▫️Residents should remember that Text-to-911 is slower than a traditional voice call. Whenever it is safe and possible, residents should continue to call 911 by voice.

▫️Text-to-911 is an additional service designed to provide another avenue of communication when a voice call is not possible, safe or effective.

▫️ Text-to-911 provides Oldham County residents with one more way to reach the emergency services they may need when seconds matter.

▫️Voice calling 911 remains the preferred method whenever it is safe and possible to make a voice call. A voice conversation generally allows a dispatcher to obtain information more quickly and efficiently.

▫️Text-to-911 is intended for situations when voice isn't enough or when making a voice call is not possible.

♦️Remember: Call if you can. Text if you can't.♦️

09/28/2026

Prayers to Trooper Phillip, his family, and the law enforcement community for this devastating loss. 💛💙

Today, we face one of the most difficult moments an agency can endure as we announce the loss of one of our own. Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369, made the ultimate sacrifice while
patrolling I-65 in Warren County. He was assigned to Post 3 Bowling Green and was a graduate of Cadet Class 103. His dedication to duty and commitment to the commonwealth will not
be forgotten.
Our hearts break for Trooper Phillips’ family, loved ones, and fellow troopers as we grieve this tremendous loss. We will carry his memory with us, honor the life he lived and the badge he wore, and stand together as an agency to support this family in the days ahead.
-Colonel Phillip Burnett, Jr.