Monterey PD Expects Minor Traffic At Weekend Festival
The Monterey Police Department is expecting a smooth weekend as thousands are expected for the Freedom Fest concerts Friday and Saturday. Police Chief Bill Randolph said the venue sits about five miles away from downtown. “We’ve had plenty of notice,” Randolph said. “We knew this was going to take place, so we have some extra […]
Monterey PD Searching For Suspect After Stolen Vehicle Chase
The Monterey Police Department seeking public assistance after a suspect escaped during a vehicle pursuit Tuesday morning. Police Chief Bill Randolph said Austin Hofmeister allegedly stole a Coca-Cola tractor trailer in Crossville. Hofmeister entered the town limits via Highway 62 from Clarkrange. “So one of our officers got behind it, and we had another officer […]
Monterey PD Welcomes New K-9
The Monterey Police Department welcomes K-9 Scout as the newest member of the team. Scout is a rescued three-year-old Belgian Malinois who will be handled by Officer Jeremy Beard. Police Chief Bill Randolph said the K-9 passed his training this week and is ready to serve. “It is many many hours he has spent with […]
Meadow Creek Park Resident Complaints Go Silent
The change of season means less park goers, and for residents near Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park, that means less noise after hours. Residents first voiced concerns last summer of noisy late night traffic as the park remains open 24/7. Police Chief Bill Randolph said since then, he has not received any complaints after increasing patrols […]
Monterey Man Pulls Gun On City Employees
A Monterey man was charged with aggravated assault Monday morning after pulling a gun on two city employees. Workers were trimming trees in an alley near Holly Street when Carl Bohannon blocked the road with his vehicle. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said Bohannon approached the workers with a gun and pointed the weapon through […]
