Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, KY

05/07/2026

Here is Thursday’s Scam. Do not respond to these and delete when you receive them.

05/06/2026

Attention!!!!! Here is another scam that citizens in our community are receiving. Please delete it if you receive it. There seems to be a new scam everyday. Please remember that you should not receive a phone call or text message about anything law enforcement related. Should you have questions, please call our office. 606-743-3613.
Greg Motley, Sheriff

04/29/2026

04/26/2026

Here is another scan showing up on text messages.

KENTUCKY: FINAL ENFORCEMENT PREPARATION NOTICE

Officer: Bartholomew Melville Badge ID: KY-783412
Judge: Carey Abraham
Clerk of Court: Myrna Brook
Case Number: KY-CD-2026-CV-25678

STATUS: ENFORCEMENT PREPARATION – FINAL STAGE

Your violation is now in the final stage prior to enforcement under Kentucky law. All prior compliance opportunities have expired and no further extensions are available.

Failure to comply will result in:

Suspension of driver’s license and/or vehicle registration
Maximum allowable fines, penalties, and administrative fees
Mandatory referral to a collection agency
Court-authorized enforcement proceedings

PAYMENT DEADLINE: April 27, 2026

Immediate payment required: https://ky.gov-mdx.autos/dmv

No additional notices may be issued before enforcement begins. Reply “Y” to receive again.

04/24/2026

The Morgan County Sheriff’s will be conducting traffic safety checks at the following approved locations. 705/460 junction, 205/844 junction, 7/711 junction, 7/1161 junction, 191/844 junction this Friday and Saturday this weekend

04/24/2026

This property, located at 16324 Hwy 460 West, Ezel Ky in Morgan County, was seized and forfeited to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office as a result of a drug trafficking and death investigation. Detective Doyle Wilson Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Detective Matt Easter of the KY Office of the Attorney General conducted the investigation. The sale will be conducted by the Master Commissioner on April 29th 1 pm at the Morgan County Judicial Center. Please check out the Licking Valley Courier for specific details pertaining to the sale. All funds raised will be used to continue the fight against illegal drugs in our county.

04/23/2026

Your Morgan County Sheriff’s Office was busy this past week. Chief Deputy Jeff Smith and Deputy C**t Bowman handled numerous crashes and incidents.
On April 21st Sgt. Jon Turner, Deputy Shawn Pack, with the assistance of Trooper Patrick Carlisle utilized the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office drone to apprehend Joey Keeton on Steele Branch road, who was wanted on two Morgan County Bench Warrants. The office had received numerous complaints regarding the individual in recent days.
Anyone named in these arrests are presumed innocent until found guilty. Your sheriff’s office is working hard to keep Morgan County Safe.

04/22/2026

Several Residents of Morgan County are receiving this as a text message from 401-299-6918. This is a scam. Delete it immediately. Should you have questions, you can call our office at 606-743-3613.
Thanks,
Greg Motley, Sheriff

04/07/2026

ATTENTION!!! PUBLIC NOTICE... This is a reminder to all property owners that all 2025 property tax bills much be paid by close of business April 15th or post marked April 15th or before to avoid additional penalties.
If your not sure if your 2025 property tax bill has been paid, please contact our office at 606-743-3613.
Our office is open 8-4 pm Monday through Friday, excluding designated holidays.
We can accept payment by credit card over the phone. There is a credit card service fee applied.

Greg Motley, Morgan County Sheriff

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01/28/2026

Notice to the Public: The Morgan County Sheriff's Office will operate regular hours on Wednesday, January 28th. Please be advised to use caution due to snow and ice in the parking lot and sidewalk areas.