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18-05-2025
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Man indicted for attempted murder of Hopkinsville officer, other charges
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKRN) — A man accused of 'strangulating' a Hopkinsville officer back in March was reportedly indicted by the Christian County Grand Jury Friday for multiple charges. The Hopkinsville Police Department said an officer noticed a motorcycle passing a vehicle on the right side of the shoulder at Old Clarksville Pike and Fort Campbell Boulevard on March 12. As a result, the officer initiated a traffic stop near mile marker 7 on Pennyrile Parkway. The officer made contact with the motorcyclist, 43-year-old Carlo Jones of Hopkinsville, who 'became extremely argumentative and advised that he did not need to provide his driver's license,' authorities said. PREVIOUS: Man accused of 'strangulating' officer during traffic stop in Hopkinsville When the officer tried to detain Jones, he allegedly pulled away and pushed the officer. Then, Jones ran toward the officer and bear-hugged him, causing both Jones and the officer to fall over the guardrail, down toward an embankment near water, according to police. After that, officials said Jones 'mounted the officer and began strangulating the officer to the point of almost losing consciousness.' The officer was reportedly brought to the hospital for treatment after At the time of the incident, law enforcement said Jones was charged with attempted murder of a first responder (peace officer), resisting arrest, menacing, and improper passing. ⏩ More than two months later, on Friday, May 16, a true bill was returned indicting Jones for first degree attempted murder of a police officer, first-degree strangulation, third-degree assault of a police officer, resisting arrest, and menacing, according to WKDZ Radio. No additional details have been released about this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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2 motorcyclists killed in Hopkinsville crash
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKRN) — Two people and one animal reportedly died after a collision involving a motorcycle and a truck in Hopkinsville Sunday evening. Hopkinsville Fire/EMS said crews responded to the crash in the the 2400 block of Russellville Road around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Man accused of driving through crowd in Hopkinsville, injuring woman According to WKDZ Radio, the Hopkinsville Police Department said an eastbound truck was turning into Western State Hospital when it collided with a westbound motorcycle. A man and a woman who were riding the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene by the Christian County coroner, officials reported. WKDZ Radio said a dog in the truck was also killed in the crash. 2 bicyclists dead, driver charged following Hopkinsville crash Shortly after 7:15 p.m., the fire department announced law enforcement was still at the scene to investigate the circumstances that led to this deadly incident. No additional details have been released about Sunday evening's crash. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
