Seven Charged With Child Exploitation in KSP Sweep

Kentucky Public Radio's Stu Johnson — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:45:29 +0000

In what’s being called the largest investigation ever conducted by the Electronic Crime Branch of the Kentucky State Police, seven suspects are now under arrest on child exploitation charges.

State troopers and detectives from seven posts served search warrants covering central and eastern Kentucky. Seven suspects were arrested and charged with possession and distribution of matter portraying the sexual performance of a minor.

KSP spokesman Michael Webb says the scope of the investigation is not surprising.

Kentucky State Police Not OK with Legalized Pot

Kenny Colston — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:50:11 +0000

This month, voters in Colorado and Washington elected to legalize marijuana in their states. And this week, the superintendent of the Indiana State Police told his state’s lawmakers that he supports legalizing and regulating marijuana.

The traditionally hard-line stance American officials have held against marijuana is relaxing in some places -- but don't expect Kentucky law enforcement to follow along.