Daviess County Sheriff's Office

09/11/2026

7:59 a.m. — American Airlines Flight 11 departs Boston for Los Angeles.

8:14 a.m. — United Airlines Flight 175 departs Boston for Los Angeles.

8:20 a.m. — American Airlines Flight 77 departs Washington, D.C., for Los Angeles.

8:42 a.m. — United Airlines Flight 93 departs Newark for San Francisco, after a delay.

8:46 a.m. — Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City.

9:03 a.m. — Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower.

9:37 a.m. — Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.

9:42 a.m. — The FAA orders all civilian aircraft in U.S. airspace to land at the nearest suitable airport. Commercial flights are suspended for 3 days.

9:59 a.m. — The South Tower collapses.

10:03 a.m. — Flight 93 crashes near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers and crew attempt to overcome the hijackers.

10:28 a.m. — The North Tower collapses.

2,977 were killed,

World Trade Center: 2,753

Pentagon: 184

Flight 93, Pennsylvania: 40

First responders:
343 firefighters
60 police officers

09/10/2026

UPDATE @ 9:05 AM: the roadway will periodically be closed over the next hour for clean up and removal. Expect delays or avoid the area.

UPDATE @ 8:10 AM: The roadway is now back open.

DCSO and Daviess County Fire Department are currently working an accident with possible injuries in the 8000 blk of Hwy 56 near HWY 456. A dump truck has turned over. Traffic is currently reduced one lane. Expect delays and avoid the area if possible while crews work to get the roadway back open.

09/03/2026

Official Statement from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office:

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, Daviess County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a request for assistance from the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office involving an armed male subject.

The subject had reportedly shot a woman and abducted her adult daughter from a residence in Ohio County. When Daviess County deputies encountered the subject, a vehicle pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended in the 9700 block of Morgantown Road, where the subject exited the vehicle armed with a handgun and was shot by law enforcement.

The woman who was shot at the Ohio County residence was transported by air to University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition. The abducted woman was located deceased from a gunshot wound inside the subject’s vehicle.

The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. The Daviess County Coroner’s Office is investigating the deaths.

No Daviess County Sheriff’s Office deputies or other civilians were injured during the incident. Our thoughts are with those impacted by this tragic incident.

We also thank the Daviess County Fire Department, Daviess County Public Safety, Daviess County EMA, Kentucky State Police, Whitesville Fire Department, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, AMR Ambulance Service, Daviess County Coroner’s Office, Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch, and Ohio County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch for their assistance throughout the incident.

We want to specifically recognize and thank the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to this incident for their professionalism, courage, and dedication.

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating the following personnel on their promotions:

Lieutenant Tyler Free, Patrol Operations, Lieutenant

Sergeant, Philip Walling, Support Operations Sergeant

Supervisory Officer Mark Irby, Civil Enforcement Unit Supervisor.

Each of these deputies brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, and we are proud to be able to place them in these new roles where they can best serve the public. Thank you to the Daviess County Fiscal Court for your continued support as we continue to grow and expand our operations.

08/24/2026

🚨UPDATE: 9:25 p.m.The roadway is now open to regular traffic.🚨

As of 5:40 p.m., one northbound lane is now open at this time. Please continue to use caution in the area.

Traffic Alert: Interstate 165 (Natcher Parkway) northbound in Daviess County, near the county line, is closed in both lanes due to a large truck fire.

Daviess County Fire Department crews are also on scene. Please avoid the area. The roadway will remain closed until further notice.

08/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Zack Duvall on graduating the Department of Criminal Justice Training Police Academy. Deputy Duvall successfully completed the 20 week academy receiving recognition for leadership and exceeding the PT standards achieving “Fit for Duty”. Deputy Duvall is a 2nd generation law enforcement officer, following his father’s career path who retired from Henderson Police Department and currently is a deputy at Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Duvall will now return to serve the citizens of Daviess County. Congratulations Deputy Duvall!

08/20/2026

UPDATE: at 9:40 hrs: KY 54 is back open at this time. Proceed with caution as the scene continues to be cleared.

The Daviess County Sheriff's Office along with the Daviess County Fire Department and Thruston-Philpot Fire Department are currently working a two vehicle injury accident at the intersection of KY 54 and Shell Drive. KY 54 is currently closed while emergency crews work the scene. Please avoid the area or expect delays.

08/16/2026

Extreme Heat Safety Advisory for Animals
Public Safety Notice from Officer Kircher – Civil Enforcement

Due to the recent increase in calls involving animals exposed to extreme heat, we would like to remind the public of the serious risks that high temperatures and humidity can pose to animals.
Animals can overheat quickly, particularly during periods of extreme heat and high humidity. Never leave an animal unattended inside a vehicle that is not actively running with air conditioning. Cracking or lowering the windows does not provide adequate protection and does not eliminate the risk of heat-related illness.

Protecting Animals During Extreme Heat
Pet owners are encouraged to:
Provide animals with access to shade and plenty of cool, fresh water.
Bring animals indoors whenever possible during periods of extreme heat.
Limit outdoor activity and keep potty breaks short.
Avoid leaving animals on hot pavement or other surfaces that can become dangerously hot.
If You Observe an Animal in Heat-Related Distress
If you observe an animal showing signs of heatstroke or otherwise appearing to be in distress due to the heat, please contact dispatch so Animal Control Officers can respond.

While waiting for Animal Control Officers to arrive, if it is safe to do so:
Move the animal to an air-conditioned environment immediately.
Apply cool, not ice-cold, water to the animal, concentrating on areas such as the head, belly, armpits, and paw pads.
Use a fan or air-conditioning to increase airflow and assist with cooling.
Do not force the animal to drink.
Extreme heat can become life-threatening for animals in a very short period of time. Please take precautions to protect your pets and help prevent heat-related emergencies in our community.

Officer Kircher
Civil Enforcement

08/11/2026

UPDATE @ 9:31 PM: KYTC has inspected the bridge and deemed it to be safe. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.

The US 231 Bridge over the Ohio River is currently closed in bothKentucky Transportation Cabinetrneath of it. It will be closed for minimum of two hours while Kentucky Transportation Cabinet arrives@topfanse to inspect the bridge for safety. Avoid the area if possible. Expect major delays.