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We are the Pineville Kentucky Police Department here to serve and protect the citizens of Pineville.

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10/24/2026

Pineville Police Department Hosts TASER Instructor Certification Course

PINEVILLE, KY — On October 15–16, 2026, the Pineville Police Department was proud to host a two-day TASER Instructor Certification Course conducted by Axon, a leading provider of public safety technology and training.

The course provided law enforcement personnel with specialized instruction focused on the safe, effective, and responsible use of TASER conducted energy weapons. This training plays an important role in ensuring officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to train fellow officers, maintain proficiency, and uphold the highest standards of public safety.

The Pineville Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Clear Creek Baptist Bible College for its generosity and hospitality in providing both classroom facilities and the Life Center for this training event.

The college’s willingness to open its facilities in support of law enforcement training demonstrates a meaningful commitment to the safety and well-being of our community and the surrounding region. Partnerships such as these are invaluable in helping law enforcement agencies provide quality training and professional development opportunities.

We would also like to thank Axon and its instructional staff for providing professional, high-quality training.

On behalf of the Pineville Police Department, thank you to Clear Creek Baptist Bible College for your continued support of law enforcement and for helping make this training opportunity possible.

10/02/2026

PINEVILLE KY. POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Friday, October 2, 2026

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Pineville Police Department (PPD) responded to a call for service regarding a deceased person in the 300 Block of George Martin Drive, Pineville, KY 40977.

Upon arrival, PPD Officers, and the Bell County Coroner’s Office determined that the deceased person, identified as 41-year-old April (Barlow) Celio, was a victim of a homicide.

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, information was developed that Barlow was also pregnant at the time of death, and, according to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, there was no fetus in the victim’s womb. While processing the scene, PPD, Bell County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), and Kentucky State Police (KSP) were able to recover what investigators and medical examiners believed to be fetal remains.

The investigation continued, and investigators were able to identify a suspect, DeMarcus Kenneth Johnson-Wright, who had an extensive violent criminal history and several outstanding violent felony warrants out of Tennessee.

On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Bell County District Court issued warrants for Johnson-Wright for Robbery - 1st Degree and Kidnapping – Adult. On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Bell County District Court then issued more warrants for Murder – Domestic Violence and Tampering With Physical Evidence. At that time, PPD and BCSO requested the assistance of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force (CKFTF) - London Office.

On that same day, information was developed that Johnson-Wright was residing on the 200 Block of Timber Court Drive, Clarksville, Tennessee. USMS CKFTF requested assistance from USMS Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force (MTFTF) – Nashville Office, the Clarksville Police Department (CPD) Special Operations Unit (SOU), and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) K-9 Unit. At or around 11:00 PM CST, USMS MTFTF, CKFTF, CPD SOU, and MCSO arrested Johnson-Wright at that location and transported him to the CPD SOU Office for an interview with BCSO and USMS investigators.

A subsequent search warrant was applied for and granted for that residence, and materials relating to the case were recovered. DeMarcus Kenneth Johnson-Wright was booked into the Montgomery County Detention Center in Tennessee, where he will await extradition back to Kentucky.

Also assisting during the initial incident were Bell County EMS and the Pineville Fire Department.

Officer Patrick Brooks is in charge of this ongoing investigation.

09/29/2026

We pray for the family and fellow Kentucky State Police troopers of Hayden Phillips. May he rest in peace.

07/06/2026

Published by law for the month of July 2026
The Pineville Police Department conducts traffic safety checkpoints within the Pineville city limits, checking motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws, including driving under the influence.

This provides a high-visibility public safety service that focuses on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirms appropriate vehicle registration and insurance, and validly licenses drivers.

Our officers will concentrate their efforts on the Tennessee Avenue and Wallsend area, along with Highway 66 and feeder roads.
Vehicle operators encountering a traffic safety checkpoint, which will be clearly marked, are requested to have their operator’s license, vehicle registration receipt, and proof of insurance
available.

Any delay is expected to be no more than a few minutes.

Checkpoints must be published according to the law so that the public knows the locations of traffic safety checkpoints. While the Pineville Police Department is publishing the locations, we are not required to publish the times or duration of the checkpoints

07/06/2026

We would like to welcome Officer Samson Churchwell to the Pineville Police Department.

Samson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a former Bell County Deputy to our agency.

He was sworn in today by Mayor Shawn Fugate II supported by Police Chief Brandon Hollingsworth.

Picture submitted by Robert Daniels.

07/04/2026

From all of our families to yours, Happy 4th of July. Our officers will be patrolling and encourage you to celebrate the holiday wisely, no drinking and driving.

05/25/2026

For those we've lost in service to our country...we honor you.

05/21/2026

For our KMLF fireworks display in Pineville, we are asking that all vehicles be off the Bell-Whitley parking lot by 10pm Thursday the 21st for the presentation.

Thank you.

05/20/2026

THIS IS THE WEEK OF THE KMLF

We need all vehicles not directly involved in setting up for the festival to be moved off the courthouse square no later than 3pm today please.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us.

04/20/2026

As the Mountain Hillclimb event makes its way to Pineville this upcoming weekend, we are asking that no one park around the square, and two additional streets after 3pm on Friday, April 24th.

Closed will be Kentucky Avenue, Pine Street, and Walnut Street.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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300 W Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY
40977

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