City of Elkton KY Police Department

City of Elkton KY Police Department Business Police Office Number 8a-4p 270-265-9879

Non-Emergency 270-265-2501

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08/22/2026

On August 5th, 2026, the Todd County Grand Jury indicted multiple individuals after an 8-month long investigation into contraband being introduced to inmates at the Todd County Detention Center. The Elkton Police Department presented their case on indictments of 8 individuals. Below is a list of those individuals who have currently been served with their indictments and their charges:

Tyrell Ellis, 39, Barren County Detention Center- Engaging In Organized Crime- Criminal Syndicate, Complicity to Trafficking Controlled Substance 2nd Degree, 2nd Offense, Conspiracy to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree

Zachary Dean, 46, Todd County Detention Center- Conspiracy to Trafficking Controlled Substance 2nd Degree, 2nd Offense, Conspiracy to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, Trafficking Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School, Engaging in Organized Crime-Criminal Syndicate, Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree

Christopher Vigil, 36, Todd County Detention Center- Conspiracy to Trafficking Controlled Substance 2nd Degree 1st Offense, Trafficking Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School, Conspiracy to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, Engaging in Organized Crime-Criminal Syndicate

Shawn Logsdon, 43, Todd County Detention Center- Engaging in Organized Crime-Criminal Syndicate, Conspiracy to Trafficking Controlled Substance 2nd Degree 1st Offense, Trafficking Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School, Conspiracy to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree

Donnie Stevenson Jr., 54, Leitchfield- Trafficking in Controlled Substance 2nd Degree 1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School, Conspiracy to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, Engaging in Organized Crime-Criminal Syndicate

This investigation led to the indictments of multiple individuals currently incarcerated and others outside of the detention center who provided assistance in the introduction of dangerous contraband into the Todd County Detention Center with more arrest and indictments expected. The investigation is being led by the Elkton Police Department. Assisting the Elkton Police Department were the Todd County Sheriff's Office, Todd County Detention Center, United States Postal Inspectors Office, the Leitchfield Police Department, Grayson County Detention Center, Warren County Regional Jail, Barren County Sheriff's Office, and the Barren County Detention Center.

Please help us congratulate Officer Alex Dahan on successfully graduating from the Department of Criminal Justice Traini...
08/20/2026

Please help us congratulate Officer Alex Dahan on successfully graduating from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Basic Police Officer Academy. Officer Dahan completed 20 weeks at DOCJT’s Western Academy in Madisonville and was also recognized for his years of service with the United States Army. Officer Dahan will begin Field Training with certified training officers from Elkton PD in the coming days.

***EVENT UPDATE***Today is the day for Touch-a-Truck! There will be lots of traffic this morning in the area of the par...
06/13/2026

***EVENT UPDATE***

Today is the day for Touch-a-Truck! There will be lots of traffic this morning in the area of the park so be prepared when traveling through town today! For those of you attending the event today, be aware that the main, northern entrance to the park will be closed to any traffic in and out of the park. All parking for the event will be in the area of the Todd County Library and Todd County Senior Center as shown circled in red on the map below. There will be NO PARKING IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT!!! Violators will be asked to move and potentially towed if not moved. Please be mindful of this and enjoy our 2nd annual event.

06/04/2026

UPDATE: The roadway has just been cleared.

PLEASE AVOID N MAIN STREET/U.S. 68/80 AT THE LIGHT!

Emergency crews are working a terrible accident with the roadway needing to be blocked for several more hours.

We would like to introduce Police Officer Susanna Higgins to the Elkton Police Department. Officer Higgins was sworn in...
06/04/2026

We would like to introduce Police Officer Susanna Higgins to the Elkton Police Department. Officer Higgins was sworn in today by Mayor Arthur Green and, as to our knowledge, is the first female officer to be hired at the Elkton Police Department. Officer Higgins will soon begin training with training officers from our department before attending DOCJT’s 22 week Police Officer Basic Training. Please help us welcome, Officer Higgins.

We are proud to announce that Captain Jakop Smith has successfully graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Ju...
05/15/2026

We are proud to announce that Captain Jakop Smith has successfully graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy of Police Supervision
(APS) on Friday, May 15th. Chief Robert Toombs, Sergeant David Hutcheson, and Captain Smith’s family attended the ceremony Friday.

The APS program is a highly respected leadership course designed for law enforcement supervisors, focusing on critical skills such as ethical decision-making, problem solving, situational leadership, and effective communication-tools essential for leading both officers and the community.
This three-week program prepares leaders to meet the ever-changing challenges of modern law enforcement and to better serve their agencies and communities.

We are proud of Captain Smith’s commitment to professional development and leadership. His continued dedication to growth strengthens not only our department, but the service we provide to our community every day.

Thank you to Todd County Dispatch for the goodie bag for National Police Week! We appreciate the goodies and thank you ...
05/15/2026

Thank you to Todd County Dispatch for the goodie bag for National Police Week! We appreciate the goodies and thank you for all that you all do!

04/30/2026

Our condolences go out to Crittenden County this morning after hearing the news that Deputy Rick Coyle has succumbed to injuries he sustained after being shot in the line of duty April 2nd. Please join us in praying for his family, co-workers, and friends during this difficult time.

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Elkton, KY
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