Graves County Sheriff's Office

06/01/2026

11.30pm- advised by Hickman and Carlise Sheriff’s Office that there is no
Hazmat issue currently.

Update: 10:48pm - Confirmed train derailment in Hickman County nearest to the Arlington Community of Carlisle County with Hazmat issues.

May 31, 2026. 10:10PM
Re: Loud Boom heard from Carlisle County and into Graves County, and Hickman County.

Multiple reports of large boom that rattled homes are being reported. Unconfirmed reports indicate that a train may have struck a downed tree in Carlisle or Hickman County. We are not sure yet if it is related. From the distances being reported hearing and feeling it, it is doubtful that it would be the cause but it is being investigated in multiple counties.

Authorities are enroute to the area to investigate.

Sheriff Jon Hayden

05/31/2026

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05/30/2026

Announcement for Battle of the Badges! Game is cancelled but fish still on sale.

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05/30/2026

May 29, 2026

At approximately 00:38 AM on May 29th, 2026, a Sheriff’s Deputy with the Graves County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a red Dodge van in Mayfield.

During the investigation, a vehicle search was conducted. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Kathy A. Copeland, 63 of Evans, Colorado. A passenger inside of the vehicle was identified as Shenica S. Mangrum, 45 of Mayfield. The search resulted in the discovery of crack co***ne, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia. Copeland and Mangrum were placed under arrest and transported to the Graves County Restricted Custody Center and later lodged at an out-of-county detention facility.

Copeland was charged with the following:
• Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, Co***ne
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Prescription Controlled Substance not in proper container
• Traffic Offenses

Mangrum was charged with the following:
• Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, Co***ne
• Drug Paraphernalia

05/28/2026

May 28, 2026

Scammers never take a day off. The jury duty scam is making its way through Graves County again. Scammers are calling local residence and posing as a Deputy, requesting payment to "take care" of a warrant that has been issued for their arrest due to missing jury duty.

Law enforcement will never ask for payment over the phone to take care of a warrant or ask you to send money through a crypto currency kiosk. If you receive one of these calls, please hang up immediately.

05/26/2026

May 30, 2026

Hope to see you all Saturday night at the Battle of the Badges. Game starts at 6:00 PM.

05/26/2026

May 26, 2026

On May 25, 2026, at 4:45 PM, the Graves County Sheriff's Office responded to a two vehicle, injury collision on KY 129 at KY 94 in Pilot Oak.

Steven R. Vaughn, 43 of Dukedom, was traveling northbound on KY 129 in a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. At the same time, William Counsell, 65 of Union City, TN, was operating a 2009 Haley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on KY 129.

Vaughn began to make a left turn onto KY 94 West from KY 129, when he turned into the path of Counsell. Counsell braked and turned to the left to try to avoid Vaughn but the two vehicles collided, ejecting a passenger, Laronda Campbell, 52 of Hornbeak, TN, from the motorcycle.

Counsell was transported by Mayfield/Graves County EMS to Jackson Purchase Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. Campbell was transported by Air Evac to a Nashville area hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Vaughn did not report any injuries on scene.

Deputy Zac Smith conducted the investigation into the collision. He was assisted by Sgt. Garret Clark, Deputy Austin Caldwell, Mayfield/Graves County EMS, Air Evac, the Cuba Volunteer Fire Department and the Sedalia Volunteer Fire Department.

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

May 20, 2026 @ 1:15 PM

Interstate 69, southbound between exit 22 and 21, is restricted to one lane due to two separate semi collisions. Please drive with caution in the area.

05/20/2026

May 20, 2026 @ 1:13 PM

Puckett has been located.

May 19, 2026

The Graves County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.

Adam Puckett, 37 years old of Mayfield KY, was last seen today at approximately 2:15 P.M. at the McDonald’s in Mayfield, KY but his current whereabouts are unknown. Puckett was wearing a navy blue t-shirt and blue jean shorts. Puckett is 5’7” and weighs around 180 pounds. Puckett is a resident of Fern Terrace Lodge.

It was reported that Puckett does not have a cell phone phone with him. Anyone who has seen him or has information regarding his location is urged to contact the Graves County Sheriff’s Office at 270-247-4501.