Joe Imel

I tweet what I hear on the police scanner when listening in Bowling Green, Warren Co., Ky. No editorializing.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Per BGFD from earlier today.

Update: the fire has been marked under control and operations continue in conjunction with Warren County Fire Department System. We currently have crews on scene of a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Anise Lane. Crews are conducting primary search and beginning fire attack efforts. We will provide updates as information becomes available.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Update: Fire has been marked under control. Busy afternoon for BGFD, as crews are currently on scene of another structure fire in Brookwood Mobile Home Park. Additional details will be provided as crews work the scene.

[Warren RECC @WarrenRECC]

We currently have several outages throughout the service territory due to the storms rolling through. Crews will have power restored as soon as it is safe to do so.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Per Auburn VFD, Hay Bale Fire 8/15-8/16/2026

On Saturday at approximately 2:20 pm Auburn Fire was dispatched to a fire involving round bales on a trailer in the area of Hughes Road and Friendship Road. First arriving units found a wagon with 8 round hay bales fully involved. Crews battled 105* plus heat indexes and brought the fire under control. Later, while still cleaning up from the first call, crews were dispatched back to the area for a rekindle of one of the round bales. And again, Sunday morning, crews were once again dispatched to the area for a rekindle of the hay. Engine 34, Engine 33, Tanker 32, and Brush 39 all responded to these incidents and in total used thousands of gallons of water.
Photos from the initial call.

*The photos captured are from a body camera*

Auburn Fire Department is 100% Volunteer
“Small enough to know you, Large enough to serve you.”

[Lori Whittle @muskiemama21]

@joeimel wreck on Nashville Rd at the on ramp for I165 South.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Kentucky State Police Investigates Shooting in Warren County
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. (August 15, 2026) – At just after 6:00 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 03, Bowling Green, received a call about a shooting that had occurred in the 1300 block of Rocky Hill Road. Troopers went on scene and located James Kevin Marr,58, of Rocky Hill,  with apparent gunshot wounds to the abdomen and legs. Mr. Marr was flown to TriStar Skyline Medical Center, where he is currently in surgery and in critical condition. 
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Detective Aaron Hampton. The suspect is undergoing questioning and is not a threat to the community.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Per BGPD, At 7:55 pm, on Friday, August 14, 2026, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 3000 block of Woodbridge Lane.

When officers arrived, they located 16-year-old Biak Hmung, who was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

A 16-year-old male was arrested and lodged in connection with the incident and charged with Reckless Homicide.

The investigation remains ongoing.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Per BGFD, At 5:09 this morning, BGFD was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Kami Dr. Arriving crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the house. They quickly initiated fire attack and searched the residence. There are no reported injuries and the fire remains under investigation at this time.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Per WCSO, Media Release

We appreciated the patience of our news sources that allowed time for the complete investigation in this matter. Unfortunately, many social media platforms shared pictures of the “suspected” couple. In addition, there were many, many very negative comments and people drawing conclusions and demanding we arrest these individuals or the “people’s justice” would be served.

As an investigative agency, it is imperative that we ensure a thorough process. Ugly comments do not change or improve our team’s mission.

On Thursday, August 13th, 2026, Waren County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of threats being made toward a local daycare. Deputies were advised that the suspect(s) were believed to be an ex-employee or her spouse. Deputies arrived on scene and secured the daycare. Through investigations, the believed suspects were located in close proximity to the daycare. They cooperated with WCSO Detectives and agreed to be interviewed. After multiple hours of interviews, emergency social media request from various providers, email data provider request, the two individuals were released.

On Friday, August 14th, 2026, WCSO received another complaint of a threat toward Bluegrass Farms daycare. WCSO Deputies and Detectives arrived back on scene and again secured the daycare and its property. Through further investigation, it was determined that the threats that were being made came from a cellphone and IP address that was at the location of one of the two daycares. At that time, WCSO detectives began to interview employees within the business. During the interview process, Kayla Canler, an employee at the daycare, confessed to making these threats toward the place of business. Canler was arrested and transported to the Warren County Regional Jail where she is currently being lodged.

As always, fantastic job to our team of investigators, deputies, and other local law enforcement for their assistance!

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

POLICE PURSUIT:
Glasgow road headed towards Oakland
KSP, WCSO
Began on interstate, they got off at exit 30. KSP has authorized pit

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

ROBBERY: 15-minute time delay
Kay Jewelers
BGPD, WCSO, KSP all BOLOING for a Black Palisade driven by a black male, approximately 6'4. They gave a clothing description. Male is armed with pepper spray

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

Working fire with smoke showing from theWorking fire with smoke showing from the outside

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

STRUCTURE FIRE RESPONSE:
Pine Tree mobile home park at 499 Fairview Boiling Springs Road
SEVERAL STATIONS, EMS, WCSO responding
fully involved trailer, everyone is said to be out, per the caller.

[Joe Imel @joeimel]

Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County
LUCAS, Ky. (August 12, 2026) – At just after 12:00 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 03, Bowling Green, received a call from the Barren County Sheriff's Office about a single-vehicle fatal collision. Troopers went on scene at 1149 State Park Road. 
A preliminary investigation indicates that a black 2005 Subaru Impreza operated by Jose Castillo, 18, of Bowling Green, was traveling north on State Park Road and drove off the end of State Park Road, which is the end of a boat ramp into Barren River Lake. Both Mr. Castillo and a juvenile passenger were able to exit the vehicle through the windows. The juvenile passenger was able to swim to safety. Mr. Castillo was unable to swim to safety and drowned. 
The investigation is ongoing and will be led by Detective Bo Hubbard.

[NWS Louisville @NWSLouisville]

A special weather statement has been issued for Bowling Green KY, Franklin KY and Russellville KY until 10:00 PM CDT

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

PHYSICAL DISTURBANCE-FIGHT:
Warren Way
BGFD, EMS, BGPD responding
subjects fighting and someone is bleeding

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

ASSAULT-NEIGHBOR DISPUTE:
Penns Chapel Road
RICHARDSVILLE, EMS staging in area WCSO responding
female that was hit in the face during a disturbance

[Bob Skipper @bskipper59]

The sky is grumbling but the storms are moving out (we hope) and the Woodburn Fire Department Ice Cream Supper will still start at 6 at the Woodburn Ball Park. Hope to see you there. @joeimel

[Richardsville Fire @RichardsvilleFD]

Currently responding to an ACWI - ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT call on Louisville Rd in front of WEHS. Use caution in the area.

[Roseanna phelps @rosphlps]

INJURY ACCIDENT:
Chandler Drive/Cave Mill Road
BGFD, EMS, BGPD responding
3 vehicles, air bags have deployed. 1 vehicle is smoking. at least 2 people injured