We have to do better!

Baldwin County deputy removed from FBI task force following mishandling of evidence; Cases could be dismissed July 5th, 2024 The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has removed a deputy from an FBI task force after learning he may have mishandled evidence from...

How important is chain of custody?

SC acquits 2 individuals of drug charges due to broken chain of custody 01/24/24 The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted two individuals of drug charges due to a broken chain of custody. In a 22-page decision, the SC Second Division reversed and set aside the ruling of...

Ammo Theft

Ammo Theft KY state trooper assigned to Gov. Beshear security charged with stealing police ammo May 29th, 2024 Note: This story is not directly related to evidence rooms.  However, many of us wear many hats in the agency and this is something to be aware of.   A...

Guilty! Next stop prison.

Former Kentucky officer pleads guilty in connection to drug thefts from evidence room   January 20th, 2024 A former Somerset police officer has pleaded guilty in connection with stealing drugs from the evidence room at the police department. Michael Correll, 45,...

During a DV investigation cops find stolen firearms.

Former Kentucky FBI agent pleads guilty to federal charges, admits taking guns from storage November 28th, 2023 LEXINGTON, Ky. — A former Central Kentucky FBI agent pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges after he illegally took guns from an FBI storage office,...

Is $73,000 worth your job?

Former Kensett police chief accused of stealing $73,000 in city funds December 5th, 2023The former Kensett police chief was arrested Tuesday in the theft of about $73,000 in city funds, the Arkansas State Police said in a news release.John Pollard was arrested on...