REPORT FROM AUGUST 6, 2009

On Friday July 31^st Deputy Runyon arrested and charged Joshua U. Lessenberry with Possession of Marijuana (Enhanced by Firearm), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1^st offense, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1000 yards of a school (Enhanced by Firearm) and Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance (excludes alcohol). Lessenberry was also served a Hardin Co. warrant at the time of his arrest for Contempt of Court. Deputy Wilson served a Barren Co. warrant on David R. Heers for Possession of Marijuana, Trafficking in Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputy Minor arrested Emily L. Deweese and charged her with Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place 1^st offense and Criminal Trespassing 3^rd degree. Deputy Minor cited Nathaniel L. Thompson for Reckless Driving and Failure to Illuminate Head Lamps. Deputy Wood responded to a single vehicle non-injury wreck on Tompkinsville Road. Deputy Branham transported Leroy E. Sparks from Barren Co. Jail to Hickman Co. Jail.

Saturday August 1^st Deputy Wilson arrested James H. Edwards III on a Barren Co. warrant for Contempt of Court. Deputy Kinslow arrested Jeremy R. Frye and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 1^st offense. Deputy Minor arrested Jeremy R. Frye and charged him with Giving Officer False Name or Address and Operating on Suspended/Revoked Operators License. Deputy Walden responded to a two vehicle non-injury wreck on Huckleberry Knob Road. Deputy Branham transported Jason L. Gravens from Grayson Co. Jail to Barren Co. Jail.

Sunday August 2^nd Deputy Wilson investigated a two vehicle injury wreck on Tompkinsville Road. Deputy Minor arrested Aaron M. Smith on a Barren Co. warrant for Wanton Endangerment 2^nd degree, Terroristic Threatening 3^rd degree, Harassment-Physical Contact-No Injury and Unlawful Imprisonment 2^nd degree. Deputy Minor arrested Hester M. Likens on a Barren Co. warrant for Assault 4^th degree.

Monday August 3^rd Deputy McCown arrested David E. White and charged him with Operating on Suspended/Revoked Operators License, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1^st offense, No or Expired Registration Plate and Failure of Transfer of Vehicle to Promptly Apply for New Title. Deputy Matt Mutter investigated a Hit-and-Run fatality wreck on New Bowling Green Road (Hwy 68/80). Deputy Minor arrested and charged Jessie Haney with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 1^st offense, Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance 1^st offense, No or Expired KY Registration Receipt, No or Expired Registration Plate and four counts Wanton Endangerment 1^st degree, these charges stem from a head-on vehicle collision on Happy Valley Road investigated by Deputy Walden. Detective Anderson arrested Thomas W. Price on one warrant from Floyd, Laurel and Magoffin Counties all for Contempt of Court. Deputy Branham transported Kristopher R. Reece from Hart Co. Jail to Barren Co. Jail. Deputy Branham transported Curtis J. Teague from Warren Co. Jail to Barren Co. Jail.

Tuesday August 4^th Deputy Wood responded to a single vehicle non-injury wreck on Berry Road. Deputy Branham transported one male juvenile from Warren Co. Juvenile Center to K.C.P.C. in Oldham Co.

Wednesday August 5^th Deputy Minor arrested Dean A. Baise and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 4^st offense, Failure to Produce Insurance Card, Resisting Arrest and Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle Prohibited. Baise was also served an Adair Co. warrant at the time of his arrest for Contempt of Court. Deputy Runyon served a Barren Co. indictment warrant on Stephen B. Wooten for three counts; Rape 1^st degree victim under 12 years of age, twenty-four counts-Sodomy 1^st degree victim under 12 years of age, twenty counts-Incest and seven counts-Incest victim under 12 years of age. Deputy Kinslow served a Warren Co. warrant on Courtnie M. Pruitt for Failure to Pay or Apperar.

Thursday August 6^th Detective Anderson arrested Robert A. Shirley on a Barren Co. indictment warrant for Complicity to Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1^st offense. Deputy Branham transported Glenda M. Lacey from Wilson Co. TN to Barren Co. Jail; Lacey was then served a Barren Co. warrant for Flagrant Non-Support and Persistent Felony Offender 2^nd degree. Deputy Runyon also served a Barren Co. warrant on Lacey for Contempt of Court.¬Ý Deputy Thomas investigated a single vehicle injury wreck on Louisville Road, the driver Robert A. Pedigo was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 1^st offense. Deputy McCown responded to a single vehicle non-injury wreck on New Bowling Green Road.

Remember you can check out the Sheriff's website at www.barrencountysheriff.com to view Barren County's Most Wanted. If you should know the whereabouts of a Most Wanted you can call the Sheriff's Anonymous Tip-Line at 646-8771.