Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY

Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY Welcome to the official page of the Nelson County Sheriff's Office.
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We are a full time agency with sixteen patrol units, two sergeants, four detectives, three command staff and five full time office personnel that serve the residents of Nelson County, KY.

Travelers, use caution today. There are many bikes on the roads for the MS Bluegrass Bourbon Ride.
06/13/2026

Travelers, use caution today. There are many bikes on the roads for the MS Bluegrass Bourbon Ride.

⚠️​ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Old Bloomfield Road / Dugan Lane🛑🌧​As heavy rainfall continues throughout the day, the Nelson Co...
06/09/2026

⚠️​ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Old Bloomfield Road / Dugan Lane🛑
🌧​As heavy rainfall continues throughout the day, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office advises all motorists to exercise extreme caution regarding changing road conditions.
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⛔️​Please do not attempt to travel through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown. We will provide updates as conditions change and the roadway becomes safe for travel.

The Sheriff's Office would like to welcome our new recruit, Steven Perry. Deputy Perry will be attending the Academy in ...
06/09/2026

The Sheriff's Office would like to welcome our new recruit, Steven Perry. Deputy Perry will be attending the Academy in the fall and looks forward to serving the citizens of Nelson County.

🐾 NEW DEPUTY ALERT! 🐾​The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce our two newest team members: K9 Dax and K...
06/02/2026

🐾 NEW DEPUTY ALERT! 🐾
​The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce our two newest team members:
K9 Dax and K9 Rooster!
​These two young deputies are stepping up to keep our community safe. They will play a vital role in:
​❌ Narcotic searches & interdiction
​🔍 Tracking and search & rescue operations
​🤝 Community outreach and events
​This exciting addition to our agency was made possible through a fantastic collaborative effort. We want to extend a massive thank you to the Nelson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and the Nelson Fiscal Court for approving the Opioid Funds that made bringing Dax and Rooster home possible.
​Please join us in giving K9 Dax and K9 Rooster a warm Nelson County welcome! 🦴🚓

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Loretto Road regar...
06/01/2026

On Monday, June 1, 2026, Deputies with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Loretto Road regarding a report of a male individual acting erratically and experiencing a severe mental crisis.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies identified the individual as James Pinkston. Pinkston was exhibiting highly manic behavior and was later determined to be under the influence of narcotics.

Deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation and communicate with Pinkston, but he remained entirely non-compliant. The situation escalated when Pinkston attempted to attack a responding deputy and gain unauthorized entry into an assigned agency vehicle. A physical struggle ensued, and deputies were able to successfully subdue and apprehend him.

Due to his altered mental state, Nelson County EMS (NCEMS) was called to the scene to provide medical evaluation. While receiving treatment inside the ambulance, Pinkston assaulted a paramedic by kicking them in the chest.

Deputy Perkins is the arresting deputy. Pinkston was transported and lodged into the Nelson County Correctional Center.

Charges:
PUBLIC INTOXICATION CONTROLLED SUBS (EXCLUDES ALC)
MENACING
TBUT OR DISP AUTO $10,000 < $1,000,000 (Attempted)
DISARMING A PEACE
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING-3RD DEGREE
BURGLARY, 3RD DEGREE
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, 1ST DEGREE
RESISTING ARREST
DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 2ND DEGREE
BURGLARY, 2ND DEGREE
ASSAULT, 3RD DEGREE (EMS, FIRE, RESCUE SQUAD)
ASSAULT-3RD DEGREE-POLICE/PROBATION OFFICER-IDENTI
WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE-POLICE
GIVING OFFICER FALSE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE NO VISIBLE INJURY
TERRORISTIC THREATENING, 3RD DEGREE
HARASSMENT (PHYSICAL CONTACT) NO INJURY
FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 2ND DEGREE (ON FOOT)

We want to thank the Salt River Electric crew Bardstown City crew working together to get you power back as soon as poss...
05/28/2026

We want to thank the Salt River Electric crew Bardstown City crew working together to get you power back as soon as possible. Also State road department helping with traffic control at two different points of Bloomfield Rd.

UPDATE Bloomfield Rd is back open....Bloomfield Rd is shut down at the 8400 block. please seak alternate route.
05/28/2026

UPDATE
Bloomfield Rd is back open....

Bloomfield Rd is shut down at the 8400 block. please seak alternate route.

05/19/2026

We're on the road to summer! ☀️ Watch out for these common seasonal hazards. 🚗⤵️

Congratulations to Deputy Z. Downs and Deputy Gillingham, for their completion of the first portion into their course of...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Z. Downs and Deputy Gillingham, for their completion of the first portion into their course of Collison Reconstruction.

Congratulations to to Deputy Brown and Deputy Linton for their participation and graduation of Court Security Officer Ba...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to to Deputy Brown and Deputy Linton for their participation and graduation of Court Security Officer Basic Training at DOCJT.

Address

210 Plaza Drive
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+15023481840

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