From the Desk of Sheriff Phillip Wimpee

The following is from the desk of Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee in regards to events that occurred late last night.

Press Release from Meade County Sheriff's Office

Meade County Sheriff’s Office

From the Office of the Meade County Sherrif

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit is still actively investigating the homicide of Rhonda Abersold.

When it’s NOT OK to bury your head in the sand and wait for the bad stuff to go away…

Last Tuesday afternoon, October 17, I was sitting in my office at The Messenger talking to a subscriber who stopped by to discuss a potential story when my phone rang. I answered with a plan to tell the caller I…

Sheriff says the investigation into the Aebersold homicide continues

On June 20, Meade County Sheriff Phillip Wimpee provided an update on the continuing homicide investigation of Rhonda Aebersold. He began the conversation by saying, “It’s the old adage, ‘No comment…under investigation.’ If we did have a suspect or suspects,…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will auction seized firearms, bows, hunting gear and more on May 1

Truck thief didn't make it far before the long arm of the law caught up with him on the Bypass

Man arrested for triple homicide and the death of two dogs near Big Spring

Brandenburg man sentenced for wife's murder and the killing of a family pet

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Cameron warns of scams following severe storms

Third suspect arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a Breckinridge County woman

Brandenburg father and mother charged with the attempted murder of their infant

On Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., the parents of a two-month-old child were arrested by Detectives with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office for the attempted murder of their infant.

Meade County manhunt ends with an arrest in Breckinridge County

A man who led police on a high speed chase last week in Meade County through farm fields, temporarily escaping apprehension, is now behind bars. On Nov. 29 at 4 p.m., Detectives and Deputies with the Meade County and Breckinridge…

After overdosing, woman’s corpse taken out back with the trash

According to the Meade County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Deputies were dispatched to a residence located at 1058 Johnnie Pack Road on Oct. 2 at 5:12 p.m., regarding a drug overdose. Upon arrival at the location, just outside Brandenburg, Deputies located…

Meade County Man Pleads Guilty to Reckless Homicide: Gets 5-Years Probation in Plea Deal

Almost 5 years have passed since Brandenburg resident Christopher B. Stone, 48, was involved in the shooting death of Nicholas Lee Ford, 39, of Vine Grove. On Wednesday, September 14, Stone waived his right to a jury trial and changed…