Nicholas County Kentucky Sheriff's Office

09/07/2026

The admin phone lines at the Carlisle Police Department are down at this time. If you have a non-emergency call please dial 206-734-4441. All 911 lines are working for emergencies.

09/02/2026

‼️Scam Alert‼️

09/02/2026

‼️Update‼️
Dump truck has been removed.

‼️Traffic Alert‼️
Expect delays at the Nicholas and Bourbon County line on Maysville Road. In the early morning hours a dump truck left the roadway and went over the embankment. Wreckers will be retrieving the truck this morning. We expect to keep one lane of traffic moving.

08/29/2026

Justice has been served today. An attentive and conscientious jury has found Cheyeene Clifford guilty of the following charges:

Wanton Murder (2 counts)
Assault 1st Degree (2 counts)
Tampering with a witness,
DUI, etc

This verdict brings to a close a long and grueling process. More importantly, it is my hope that the families of these victims can find some sense of closure; while nothing can erase the tragedy or take away the unthinkable pain, perhaps now, the families and surviving victims can begin to heal, and find some peace.

This conviction is the result of tireless perseverance—-a meticulous investigation and a masterful, highly effective prosecution. I personally wish to express my gratitude to Michael Laws, Commonwealth Attorney, his Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, James Stone, his staff, my dedicated deputies and staff, all involved law enforcement, first responders, forensic examiners, witnesses, the court system and the jury for working so diligently.

As your Nicholas County Sheriff, serving you—-protecting and promoting the safety and security of this community, is my highest priority. When a criminal offense is committed, be assured that my deputies, my staff and I will continue to perform at optimal levels in order to serve you effectively.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Laiden McCarty on winning the backpack and school supplies tonight. I would also like to thank Nicholas County Schools for once again inviting the Sheriff’s Office to attend Back-to-School Readifest.

08/10/2026

Be sure and stop by the Sheriff’s Office table this evening for the Back-to-School Readifest. Fill out a ticket for a chance to win this backpack and school supplies.

08/03/2026

Update. The roadway is back open.

‼️Traffic Alert‼️
There has been a traffic accident close to the Blue Licks Bridge on Maysville Road. Fortunately there were no Injuries. One lane of traffic is open but expect delays. This clean up could take several hours. Nicholas County Fire Department, State Road Crew, wrecker services and Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office are on scene.

07/27/2026

‼️Scam Alert‼️
We have received numerous complaints this morning in reference to missing jury duty. This is a scam. We do not have a Detective Hill or a Sgt Hammonds that works here at the Sheriff’s Office. Please do not give them any personal information.

07/11/2026

Looking for the owner. It’s close to the 1100 block of Pleasant Springs Road.

07/04/2026