Floyd County Sheriff's Department, Prestonsburg KY

FCSO is proud to welcome our newest member James Austin Branham. Austin graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy today. He is a lifelong resident of Floyd County and a 2017 graduate of Allen Central High School.

Welcome aboard Austin, we look forward to having you. We believe you will be a great addition to our family and more importantly a great servant to the people of Floyd County..

ATTENTION AREA CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES..

August 6th thru August 16th, the Floyd County Sheriff's Department, Prestonsburg KY will be hosting our annual COMPUTER ORIENTED- DEFENSE or OFFENSE training class. This is a video simulated class that helps you in deescalation techniques and other realistic scenarios. No live ammunition will be used. This will be a laser simulator weapon.
If your church or business is interested in sending your security team members, contact the sheriffs office Mon-Fri ; 8am - 4pm at 606-886-8965:

Class dates will be decided on availability.

MILO simulator provided by Floyd County Sheriff and Kentucky Association of Counties:

Deputy Randy Powers Instructor

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office along with Prestonsburg Police Dept. would like to welcome everyone to join us tomorrow at 12:30pm at the Floyd County Courthouse located at 149 S Central Ave.

Beyond the Call of Duty is a Non-profit Organization composed of a dedicated group of motorcycle riders who es**rt a 40ft trailer which Honors the Brave Men and Women in Law Enforcement across the nation who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and their community.
Tomorrow afternoon they will be stopping for approximately one hour to Honor the fallen deputies/officers before traveling to their next destination. We welcome everyone to join us as we show our support to these men and women for riding across the nation for such a great cause..

Deputies make illegal drug trafficking arrest in the Middle Creek and Allen communities:

Deputies along with Martin PD were following up on several tips of illegal drug trafficking in the Allen and Middle Creek communities last night when they seized a sizable amount of crystal m**h along with money and drug paraphernalia ..

Deputies arrested Michael Ousley 41 of Pikeville KY on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st (Crystal M**h) and Alexander Skeens 41 of Wittensville KY on charges of (1) Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st (Crystal M**h) (2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and other drug related charges..

Both were lodged in the Floyd County jail.

Traffic Alert: Rt 80 at Maytown is closed due to a two vehicle collision. Motorists traveling in that area should expect some delay for the next 30-45 minutes

Updated:
The Carnival will begin tonight at 5pm and end at 10:30. All KIDS will ride free of charge tonight ONLY. They will also receive a ticket for 1 free food item.
Arm Bands for this week will be $25

Deputies make Drug Trafficking arrest in the Toler Creek Community..

Deputies were patrolling the Toler Creek area during the early morning hours on Monday June 24th when they stopped a vehicle driven by Devonia Bradford.. Deputies suspected drug involvement and immediately deployed K9 “Bear” who quickly alerted deputies to the presence of illegal drugs.. K9 “Bear” led deputies to the discovery of Crystal M**h, M**h pipe, Digital scales along with plastic baggies. Bradford, 46 of Harold KY was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Crystal M**h) and lodged in the Floyd County Jail.

Escaped inmate captured in Cabell County Police say Thomas Price escaped while receiving medical treatment at a hospital.

Floyd man arrested after fleeing police while on Facebook Live - Mountain Top Media BANNER, Ky. — A Floyd County man was arrested Monday evening, after police say he broadcast his threats and attempts to elude deputies during a chase. Deputies went to the Crum Branch home of Benjamin Davis, 41, after a neighbor complained that Davis had been stealing power from him and damaged hi...

Deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant over the weekend in the Rock Fork community of Garrett when they located Evan Potter hiding in the bathroom of a residence. Deputies deployed K9 “Zoe” who led deputies to find a substantial sum of cash suspected to be drug money and then finding Mr. Potter in possession of Crystal M**h.

Potter was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st (M**hamphetamine) and Tampering With Physical Evidence. He was lodged in the Floyd Co Jail.

FCSO’s newest K9 deputy “Zoe” makes immediate impact and helps deputies make several drug trafficking arrest(s)..

Over the weekend, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Allen community for having defective equipment. During the stop, deputies deployed K9 “Zoe” who alerted deputies to the front bumper and hood of the vehicle. Deputies then discovered approximately 11 grams of a white crystal like substance believed to be crystal m**h being concealed under the hood inside the air breather. Terry Qualls was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st (M**hamphetamine) along with traffic offenses. Qualls was lodged in the Floyd Co Jail.

Traffic Alert: RT 122 at Price near Hamilton Trl Court is blocked due to a large truck blocking the roadway.

Motorist should use alternate route for the next hour or so while crews work to get the roadway open..

Traffic Update: Emergency personnel remain on the scene of the 2 vehicle collision on RT 122. That road is still closed and will be for another hour or so..

Traffic Alert: Emergency personnel are on scene of a two vehicle collision on KY RT 122 just outside of Martin toward Printer. Both lanes of Rt 122 are closed and motorists should use an alternate route for the next hour or longer

Pursuit leads to drug trafficking arrest :

Deputies patrolling in the McDowell community Saturday night attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. The vehicle attempted to elude deputies then later stopped in a private driveway where the driver then fled on foot.. After being captured, the driver, Rebecca Autumn Rose was arrested and charged with numerous drug related charges including (1) Trafficking in Fentanyl 1st degree; (2) Trafficking Controlled Substance, He**in 1st; (3) Trafficking Controlled Substance, M**hamphetamine; (4) Trafficking Controlled Substance drug unspecified, oxycodone 15, greater than 100 ; (5) Trafficking Controlled Substance drug unspecified oxycodone; (6) Fleeing or evading police vehicle; (7) Fleeing or evading police on foot; (8) Resisting Arrest; (9) Failure to produce insurance card; (10) Speeding 20 mile over the limit; (11) Reckless driving; (12) Operating motor vehicle while under the influence of a sub 1st off (agg cir)

Rose was lodged in the Floyd County jail.

The Sheriff’s office will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints beginning 02-01-2024 through 12-30-2024 during the hours of Noon and 2:00 a.m. at the following locations:

RT 404 David
Intersection of RT 1086 & RT 7
RT 979
RT 680 McDowell
RT 321 between prestonsburg and Auxier
RT 1426 Prater Creek
RT 122 Melvin
RT 306 Wheelwright
Cliff Road
RT 1210
RT 850
RT 3051
RT 3 Intersection
RT 680 Harold
RT 122 Garth to Minnie
Ky RT 1428 Martin
RT 1428 at Emma
Ky RT 114 MAC area
Spur Bridge area
Toler Creek
Dwale
Stone Coal at Garrett
Lancer 4 way intersection
Intersection of RT 3024 and Clubhouse Drive

K9s may be utilized at these locations for the purpose of illegal drug detection..

Traffic Alert: Emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle fire in Rt 1428 between May Truck Parts and U.S 23. If traveling in that area you should expect delays for three extra 30-45 minutes

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bear has received donation of body armor

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bear has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bear’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Drago, Floyd County, KY - EOW 6/30/22”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,289 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

Tip line helps deputies make drug trafficking arrest in the Goose Creek community:

A resident of Goose Creek faces multiple drug related charges after deputies conducted a raid at his residence late Wednesday night.

Gary Combs, 36, of Eastern, KY, was arrested and charged with multiple charges including Trafficking in He**in, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Escape 3rd and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Combs has been lodged in the Floyd County jail.

Deputies were assisted by officers with the Martin PD.

Traffic Alert: Please drive with extra caution this morning and be aware of black ice on secondary roads and bridges.

Deputies make arrest after recovering thousands of dollars of stolen property..

Deputies investigating a burglary and theft in the David community received several tips through our anonymous tip line that helped recover thousands of dollars in stolen property. Deputies were able to recover an ATV side by side in the Open Fork of David then later located a motorcycle at a residence in Lawrence County. Deputies have recovered several other items including pressure washers, fishing and camping equipment, tools and sports gear but still need help locating other items including:
Stihl chainsaws, Stihl weedeaters, Craftsman tools and other assorted items.
Deputies have arrested Cory Pitts of David and charged him with Theft By Unlawful Taking and Burglary. Pitts has been lodged in the Floyd County Jail. Deputies have other suspects that they believed are involved in the thefts and expect additional charges to be filed soon.
FCSO wants to thank those who called, text or gave information in person that assisted in this investigation..

Deputies use our ANONYMOUS TIP LINE (606-949-2020) and our TEXT-A-TIP (477-TIPS) to solve crimes and find illegal drugs..

FCSO knows how important it is that we receive your tips and information in order for us to solve crimes, locate fugitives, recover stolen property and to get illegal drugs out of our communities.

Deputies are working several thefts in the Maytown and David communities and are asking anyone with any information that could assist in these crimes or any others to please contact us by using any of our following numbers..

You can always remain anonymous by calling our anonymous tip line at 606-949-2020.

You can always Text-A-Tip , which goes directly to our deputies in-car computers, by texting 477-8477
and our office/dispatch numbers are 886-6171 or 886-6711.

Traffic Alert! Is 23 and RT 80 are beginning to get snow covered again as the snow continues to fall.. Please drive with caution and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination..

The Justice Center including all courts and the circuit court clerk’s office along with sheriffs office, county attorney’s office and the county court clerk’s office will be closed at all locations tomorrow Tuesday January 16, 2024..

Sheriff’s deputies will still be available 24 hours and can be reached by calling 911 or 886-6171.

Deputies make an arrest for illegal drug trafficking.

On Sunday night, deputies were patrolling in the Harold community when they made contact with Jill Adkins, 40 of Harold, KY. Adkins was in possession of over 40 grams of M**hamphetamine, plastic baggies, digital scales and other paraphernalia along with prescription pills.

Adkins was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st (crystal m**h), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd (Prescription medicine) and lodged in the Floyd Co Jail.

Pursuit leads to arrest after deputies discover Fentanyl and M**hamphetamine ..

Deputies tried to stop a vehicle during early the morning hours of the 23rd, but the driver refused to stop. When deputies did get the vehicle stopped, the driver fled on foot in the Dwale community.

Deputies, utilizing K9 Bear, searched the area and later found the driver at a residence. Deputies also seized Fentanyl and M**hamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia.

Deputies arrested 49 yr old Keith Dougie Webb of Dwale KY and charged him with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Trafficking-in a Controlled Substance 1st (M**hamphetamine), Evading Police, Wanton Endangerment along with numerous traffic charges.. Webb was lodged in the Floyd County Jail.

UPDATE Change to start date: CSX schedules Emergency repairs for KY 680 Railroad Crossing at Harold. See details below 👇

FLOYD COUNTY (November 15, 2023) – CSX advises the public of a three-day closure for emergency rail repairs. CSX will close the crossing on KY 680 at Harold for emergency repairs. The site is located at mp 15.0 (.17 miles East of US 23) in Floyd County.

KY 680 will be closed at the crossing beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, November 27, through Wednesday, November 29. CSX expects the crossing to possibly reopen sometime Wednesday afternoon. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during this time. Please pay close attention to the signage posted throughout the area. All inquiries should be directed to CSX.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bear to get donation of body armor

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bear will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bear’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Drago - EOW 6/30/22”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,350 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.