Barren County Sheriffs' Office

06/05/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧
Please use caution while traveling in the area of Edmonton Road and New Bowling Green Road (US 68-80). The 400 Mile Yard Sale is taking place June 4–7, and increased traffic, pedestrians, and vehicles entering and exiting roadways can be expected.

Please allow extra travel time, stay alert, and watch for shoppers and vendors along the roadway.

Drive safely and help keep everyone safe during this popular event. 🚗🛍️

06/04/2026

***Update***
The roadway is back open.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
New Bowling Green Road in the area of Bon Ayr Road is currently affected due to a motor vehicle collision. Motorists are advised to use caution, expect delays, and seek an alternate route if possible while emergency personnel work the scene.

Please slow down, remain alert, and give first responders plenty of room to operate safely. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

05/30/2026

UPDATE: The escaped inmate is now back in custody.
Thank you to everyone who shared the information and assisted law enforcement.

⚠️ ALERT ⚠️

Escaped inmate at large in the area. Do not attempt to engage. If spotted, contact local law enforcement immediately. Your call could help keep the community safe

ESCAPED INMATE: An inmate escaped from the Warren County Regional Jail Saturday afternoon and remains at large. Details below.

05/11/2026

Thank you Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Communications Center for dropping off goodies to our deputies. We truly appreciate your support and are thankful to be working alongside one another!

05/08/2026

Thank you to Adanta Group for dropping off snacks and goodie bag to our deputies. We appreciate your support!

04/28/2026

✅ Update: Roadway Reopened
Tompkinsville Road between Fox Hollow and Willie Groce has been reopened to traffic.
Thank you for your patience. Please continue to drive safely.

⚠️ Traffic Alert ⚠️
Avoid Tompkinsville Road between Fox Hollow and Willie Groce due to a motor vehicle collision involving downed power lines.
Emergency crews are on scene. Please use an alternate route and use caution in the area.
Updates will be shared as they become available.

04/16/2026

The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is currently collaborating with Law Enforcement Partners of Bowling Green, Ky to create a department calendar for 2027. They will be calling local businesses in our area to seek sponsorship for advertising space on the calendars. This is not a scam; Law Enforcement Partners is acting in collaboration with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions about the collaboration, you can contact our office or Law Enforcement Partners at (270) 746-5444.

04/13/2026

Well, here's another scam for you.

Lt. Mitchell is calling stating he works for our agency and wants you to send him money to pay off a warrant. Our agency will not call you regarding payment for warrants, missed court dates and/or missed jury duty. We also do not have anyone by that name who works for us. Please hang up and do not give them any money.