06/04/2026
On 06/03/2026, CPT. Ty Hammer received radio traffic from Kentucky State Police Post 15 advising they had been involved in a vehicle pursuit on Highway 163. KSP advised the pursuit was terminated upon entering the city limits of Tompkinsville; however, the suspect vehicle continued to operate recklessly within the city limits at speeds exceeding 100 MPH.
CPT. Hammer observed the suspect vehicle enter the Taco Bell parking lot and exit through the rear driveway onto Columbia Avenue. Officers with the Tompkinsville Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit of the suspect vehicle on Columbia Avenue. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reached speeds of approximately 80 MPH and was observed improperly passing two vehicles in a no-passing zone while facing oncoming traffic.
The suspect vehicle continued northbound on Columbia Avenue and subsequently collided with a stopped vehicle at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and North Main Street, resulting in a four-vehicle collision. Monroe County EMS responded to the scene and evaluated all involved parties. All injured individuals were transported to Monroe County Medical Center for treatment and were later released with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the suspect vehicle was later identified as Amanda Sanchez.
* Speeding 26 MPH Over the Speed Limit
* Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle) (Enhancement)
* Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree (4 Counts)
* Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree – Police Officer (2 Counts)
* Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense (Aggravating Circumstances)
* Improper Passing
* Resisting Arrest
* Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree
* Driving on a DUI-Suspended License – 1st Offense (Aggravating Circumstances)
Sanchez was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center for the listed charges.
