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Pictures from Middlesboro ARH Hospital safety town event.
05/30/2026

Pictures from Middlesboro ARH Hospital safety town event.

Middlesboro Police Take Another Drug Trafficker Off the StreetOn May 28, 2026, Lt./Det. Barry Cowan with the Middlesboro...
05/29/2026

Middlesboro Police Take Another Drug Trafficker Off the Street

On May 28, 2026, Lt./Det. Barry Cowan with the Middlesboro Police Department arrested Kendra Sexton of Middlesboro and charged her with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree.

Cowan reports that after receiving numerous complaints about Sexton allegedly selling methamphetamine in the Pinnacle Homes area, he opened a drug investigation into the allegations. Shortly after the investigation began, Cowan was able to conduct a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Sexton.

Cowan later obtained a search warrant for Sexton’s residence. During the ex*****on of the warrant, officers discovered several packages of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, and distribution bags, all of which suggested the narcotics were being prepared for sale and distribution.

Cowan encourages the public to continue reporting suspected drug traffickers and stated that information provided to law enforcement can remain anonymous.

A Middlesboro Police Department traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Middlesboro man on multiple drug trafficking ch...
05/27/2026

A Middlesboro Police Department traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Middlesboro man on multiple drug trafficking charges.

On May 26, Lt./Det. Barry Cowan with the Middlesboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Jason Robertson and found him to be in possession of more than 100 prescription pills, an “eight ball” of methamphetamine, and a drug price ledger. Cowan determined that 96 of the pills were oxycodone.

Robertson was arrested and charged by Cowan with five counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree, along with several traffic violations. Robertson was lodged in the Bell County Detention Center.

Lt./Det. Barry Cowan stated that officers have seen an increase in the illegal sale and misuse of prescription medication in the area. Cowan said the Middlesboro Police Department remains committed to aggressively investigating narcotics activity and conducting proactive enforcement efforts to help keep dangerous drugs off the streets and improve community safety.

We need the public help with identifying the male in the picture below. The male is wanted for questioning that involves...
05/26/2026

We need the public help with identifying the male in the picture below. The male is wanted for questioning that involves a theft of a bicycle. Any and all information that is given will remain confidential.
Lt. Barry Cowan is in charge of this case. (606)248-3636

Happy Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day.

We would like to welcome Officer Adam Southern to the Middlesboro Police Department. Officer Southern was sworn in by Ma...
05/20/2026

We would like to welcome Officer Adam Southern to the Middlesboro Police Department.

Officer Southern was sworn in by Mayor Boone Bowling and received his badge from Chief Petie Gilbert. Officer Southern is a 2011 graduate of Cumberland Gap High School and completed Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Academy in 2014. He began his law enforcement career with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office later that year. In 2018, he became a K-9 handler and served alongside K-9 Kira until 2026. In 2022, Officer Southern was promoted to Sergeant Detective and assigned to the narcotics division.

Pictured below are Officer Adam Southern, Mayor Boone Bowling, Chief Petie Gilbert, Lieutenant Barry Cowan and Officer Major Edwards.

Lieutenant Barry Cowan has been presented the Chaplains Award for May 2026. The Chaplains Award is presented to Lieutena...
05/15/2026

Lieutenant Barry Cowan has been presented the Chaplains Award for May 2026. The Chaplains Award is presented to Lieutenant Cowan for his dedication in serving the community while maintaining the highest professional character.

A special thank you to Shades Cafe for sponsoring the Chaplains Award. Pictured below is Lieutenant Barry Cowan and MPD Chaplain Pastor Steven Temple.

We would like to thank Walmart for providing lunch to us today. Pictured below with Officer Jake Partin are Walmart empl...
05/15/2026

We would like to thank Walmart for providing lunch to us today. Pictured below with Officer Jake Partin are Walmart employees Dana Wade and Madyson Morgan.

We would like to welcome our newest police recruit Camden Hendrickson to Middlesboro Police Department. Today Camden was...
05/12/2026

We would like to welcome our newest police recruit Camden Hendrickson to Middlesboro Police Department. Today Camden was sworn in by Mayor Boone Bowling. Camden will start The Department of Criminal Justice Training Center police academy in Richmond, Kentucky within the next 2 weeks.

The Department of Criminal Justice Training Law Enforcement Basic Training academy is an 800+ hour academy. During the academy, students will identify, discuss, and demonstrate learning in many areas of performance.

These areas include:

•Patrol Procedures

•Physical Training

•Vehicle Operations

•Defensive Tactics

•Criminal Law

•Traffic and DUI

•Firearms

•Criminal Investigations

•Tactical Responses to Crisis Situations

Pictured below with Camden is his family along Captain Joey Brigmon, Captain Joe Holder.

Happy Mother’s Day.
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day.

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