Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - Kentucky

05/30/2026

Summer Kickoff Celebration is happening TODAY!

Come join us at Mapleton Elementary from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for a day of fun, food, and community.

05/30/2026

🚔 Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop 🚔

In the early morning hours of May 29, 2026, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Kelsey Games, 35, of Mount Sterling.

During the investigation, Deputies located methamphetamine. As a result, she was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:

• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
• Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
• Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle Prohibited
• Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree

Games was lodged in the Montgomery County Regional Jail.

The MCSO is dedicated to combatting illegal activity in our community. If you have information on illegal activity you can report it at our office, 859.498.8704, our social media messaging, our website or email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on social media or other similar news releases are not an indication of guilt or evidence of the crime that is being released.

05/30/2026

🚨 Search Warrant Executed in Mount Sterling🚨

On May 20, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to execute a search warrant at a residence in Mount Sterling. The investigation stemmed from an operation involving online communications.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Caruso, 38, of Mount Sterling, was taken into custody and charged with one count of Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor Using Electronic Means (7)(a-through-e)

Caruso was lodged in the Montgomery County Regional Jail.

The MCSO is dedicated to combatting illegal activity in our community. If you have information on illegal activity you can report it at our office, 859.498.8704, our social media messaging, our website or email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on social media or other similar news releases are not an indication of guilt or evidence of the crime that is being released.

05/30/2026

Safety Checkpoint/Blitz Announcement from May 19th, 2026-September 7th, 2026.

Safety Checkpoint/Blitz Announcement from May 19th, 2026-September 7th, 2026

Contact: MSPD Cpt. Kalan Perdue
Contact: MCSO Cpt. Tommy Parker

(Mount Sterling Ky) The Mount Sterling Police Department/Montgomery County Sheriffs Department will be conducting traffic safety blitzes through Monday June 1st during the “Click it or Ticket” campaign.

The Mount Sterling PD will also be taking part in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” National Highway Safety Campaign. These checkpoints will be at designated areas on highways where statistics have shown an elevated number of vehicle crashes.

During the checkpoints/blitzes officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, licensing of motor vehicles and operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations, and motor vehicle equipment violations.

A traffic "blitz" is what is referred to as high targeted enforcement for traffic violations.
The traffic safety checkpoints would be conducted at various locations in Montgomery County/ City of Mount Sterling to include US 460, Indian Mound Drive Ky 686, Route 11, Indian Mound Drive-713, US 60.

Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to promote the safety and well-being of the public as well as providing police with visibility and interaction with the community. Checkpoints are utilized throughout the Commonwealth to help promote highway safety.

According to NHTSA, despite the low traffic volume, fatal crashes are three times higher nationwide at nighttime versus daytime.

Also, according to NHTSA, when worn correctly, seat belts reduce the risk of death by 45 percent for front-seat vehicle occupants and by 60 percent for pickup truck, SUV and minivan occupants.

Additionally, child seats are 71 percent effective in reducing infant deaths, 54 percent effective in reducing toddler deaths and 67 percent effective in reducing the need for hospitalization. For older children, the use of belt-positioning booster seats lowers the risk of injury to children in crashes by 59 percent compared with the use of vehicle seat belts.

05/30/2026

🚨 Organized Crime Indictments Following Jail
Investigation🚨

On May 6, 2026, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Montgomery County Regional Jail to assist Montgomery County Fire & EMS regarding an unresponsive inmate.

The inmate was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Following the incident, administration with the Montgomery County Regional Jail acted quickly and was able to locate video evidence related to the alleged events. Over the following days, jail administration and Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation, reviewing additional video footage and interviewing multiple individuals.

As a result of the investigation, on May 22nd, 2026, the Montgomery County Grand Jury returned indictments against Misty Helton, Madison Rogers, Jennifer Dotson, and Rebecca Becraft for Engaging in Organized Crime after hearing testimony and reviewing video evidence presented in the case.

All four individuals are currently being held on previous charges and are additionally being held on a $50,000 bond related to the new indictments.

The MCSO is dedicated to combatting illegal activity in our community. If you have information on illegal activity you can report it at our office, 859.498.8704, our social media messaging, our website or email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on social media or other similar news releases are not an indication of guilt or evidence of the crime that is being released.

05/30/2026

🚦High Five Traffic Safety Project 🚦

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Kentucky State Police, was proud to attend the Montgomery County High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony and distribute information as part of the Highway Safety Rural Traffic Safety Project.

Did you know? Proper and consistent seatbelt use is the single most effective way to reduce deaths and serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Eighty-two percent of vehicle occupants ejected during a crash are killed.

As graduates celebrate this important milestone and begin their next chapter, we encourage everyone to make safety a priority every time they get behind the wheel or ride in a vehicle.

Congratulations to the Montgomery County High School Class of 2026! We wish you success in all your future endeavors. Remember: Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. 🚗💺

05/22/2026

Royce Publications is conducting our calendar fundraising effort for our K9 program. Jeff is the only one who will pick up your donations. This is the same program we do each year. Sadly, with the number of scams occurring every day we have to put these notifications out.

05/14/2026

🚨 Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges Following Foot Pursuit 🚨

On May 14th, 2026, at approximately 03:18 AM, Deputies conducted a traffic stop at Pilot Travel Center after observing a box truck traveling at extremely low rates of speed and swerving on I-64 Eastbound, nearly causing multiple collisions.

During the stop, the operator assaulted the Deputy. While attempting to detain him, the male fled on foot towards US 60. Deputies pursued the suspect on foot and gave numerous commands for him to stop, a taser was subsequently deployed and the suspect was taken into custody.

Alphonse Wilondja, 26 of Pennsylvania was charged with the following:

* Reckless Driving
* Assault 3rd Degree – Police Officer
* Fleeing or Evading Police on Foot, 1st Degree
* Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree – Police Officer
* Possession of Methamphetamine

Wilondja was lodged in the Montgomery County Regional Jail. We were assisted on scene by the Mount Sterling Police Department.

The MCSO is dedicated to combatting illegal activity in our community. If you have information on illegal activity you can report it at our office, 859.498.8704, our social media messaging, our website or email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on social media or other similar news releases are not an indication of guilt or evidence of the crime that is being released.

05/14/2026

🚨 Drug Arrests 🚨

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has recently arrested three individuals on drug-related offenses following multiple controlled purchases.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged:

• Walker Muncie (49) of Mount Sterling, KY

Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense – (< 2 GMS Methamphetamine)

Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense – (< 2 GMS Methamphetamine)

• Brandon Willoughby (39) of Mount Sterling, KY

Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense – (> OR = 10 D.U. Drug Unspecified)

Persistent Felony Offender II

• Cassie Burton (47) of Mount Sterling, KY

Trafficking in Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense – (> OR = 10 D.U. Drug Unspecified)

All three individuals were lodged in the Montgomery County Regional Jail. Muncie was taking into custody on May 3rd, 2026 and Willoughby and Burton were taken into custody on May 7th, 2026.

The MCSO is dedicated to combatting illegal activity in our community. If you have information on illegal activity you can report it at our office, 859.498.8704, our social media messaging, our website or email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on social media or other similar news releases are not an indication of guilt or evidence of the crime that is being released.

05/14/2026

🚨Burglary Investigation Leads to Organized Crime Arrests🚨

On April 27th, 2026, Deputies were dispatched to a burglary complaint at an estate located on Science Ridge Road after a barn had been forcibly entered and multiple items stolen.

During the investigation, Deputies identified the suspect vehicle utilized in the burglary as a U-Haul truck. The vehicle was tracked to a local rental location where the suspects were observed on surveillance footage renting the truck.

One suspect, Stevie Anderson, was known to be on home incarceration with an ankle monitoring device. Investigators contacted Clark County Home Incarceration, where detailed GPS monitoring records were obtained. The GPS data confirmed Anderson’s presence at the initial burglary location.

As the investigation continued, additional locations connected to the suspects were identified, where further burglaries were confirmed. Video surveillance footage and witness statements confirmed the involvement of multiple individuals in burglaries involving estates and storage units at various locations and times.

As a result of the investigation, four suspects were arrested and charged with multiple counts of Burglary and Engaging in Organized Crime for their involvement in a series of burglaries across multiple properties.

Stevie Anderson, 43, Jason Meadows, 46, Tabitha Engle, 43, and Tracy Thomas, 42, were all taken into custody on May 3rd, 2026 and lodged in the Montgomery County Regional Jail

Pro tip, don’t wear your ankle monitor out thieving, then cut it off when you get cornered by the police.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The MCSO is dedicated to combatting illegal activity in our community. If you have information on illegal activity you can report it at our office, 859.498.8704, our social media messaging, our website or email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on social media or other similar news releases are not an indication of guilt or evidence of the crime that is being released.