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RSPD arrests man on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on drug charges. According to reports, 29-year-old Taylor C. Grider of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, public intoxication of a controlled substance, […]

RSPD releases January activity report

The Russell Springs Police Department released its monthly activity report for the month of January. Last month, Russell Springs Police made 32 arrests and responded to 373 calls for service. Russell Springs Police made 1 […]

RSPD investigates two-vehicle collision Sunday evening

A two-vehicle collision Sunday evening resulted in a Russell Springs woman being sent to the hospital. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred at around 5:20 Sunday evening when 66-year-old William Simpson of Russell […]

Nancy man arrested by RSPD on drug charges

A Nancy man was arrested by Russell Springs Police yesterday morning on drug charges. According to reports, 26-year-old Dakota C. Harris was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, operating a motor vehicle under the […]

RSPD arrests two after threats made involving gun

Two men were arrested after Russell Springs Police were called to a residence Sunday night where one man reportedly threatened another with a gun. According to reports, 21-year-old Austin Johnson and 28-year-old Jordan Wheat were […]

RSPD works wreck on West 80 late last week

The Russell Springs Police Department worked a wreck on West Highway 80 late last week. According to police, the collision occurred Friday morning just before 8:30 when a 2016 Nissan Sentra, operated by 67-year-old Pauline […]

RSPD makes arrest Monday night

The Russell Springs Police Department arrested a Willisburg man last night. According to jail records, 33-year-old Marcus Tucker was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession […]

RSPD arrests Columbia man after alleged gun incident

Russell Springs Police arrested a Columbia man Wednesday after he allegedly followed a woman and pointed a gun at her. Alan Harden, age 61, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment second degree and reckless […]

RSPD Chief Pierce announces upcoming retirement

Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce will soon be retiring. The announcement came during last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Pierce has served as the city’s police chief since March 2021, and his retirement […]