Fort Thomas Police Department and the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about scam callers impersonating the police and sheriff, who are asking for donations and claiming to be able to resolve legal documents or warrants.
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Every Fort Thomas police officer to get a vehicle after contract dissolved
Through a deal between the city and police officers, nine new police vehicles will be added to Fort Thomas’ police fleet. The additional vehicles will bring the total number of cars to 26, giving every officer their own vehicle, which they can take home between shifts. The deal, however, involved the dissolving of the current […]
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Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K sees increased participation, Rieskamp wins
Josh Rieskamp doesn’t think anyone likes running in heat and humidity. The Oakley resident did just fine Thursday – he crossed the Ohio River and won the Fort Thomas Firecracker 5K. He covered the 3.1 miles in 16 minutes, 29 seconds. “It could be hotter,” Rieskamp said. “You know, it’s not that bad, but it […]
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Fort Thomas welcomes new K9 officer
Last week, the Fort Thomas Police Department announced the arrival of its new K9 officer, Bulleit. Certified in detecting illegal drugs, Bulleit can also assist in tracking if needed. He will work with Officer TJ French, who joined the force in February 2022. This is French’s first time with a police dog. He and Bulleit […]
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Two Fort Thomas police officers earn promotions
The Fort Thomas council meeting Monday night was full of family and friends of two police officers there to receive promotions and new badges from Police Chief Casey Kilgore. Both Kilgore and Mayor Eric Haas noted that there were several people in the department very qualified for the open positions. “The people we are promoting […]
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Fort Thomas Police Department lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy
Lieutenant Nathan Day of the Fort Thomas Police Department was one of 190 law enforcement officers who graduated last month from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The national academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, […]
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Fort Thomas to add second school resource officer
The city of Fort Thomas will add a second school resource officer, referred to as an SRO, and the cost will be shared with the local school district. At their Aug. 21 meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council approved a municipal order to add the second officer and to authorize Mayor Eric Haas to enter […]
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Fort Thomas Police to host community education program this fall
Fort Thomas Police Chief Casey Kilgore invited anyone interested to apply for an upcoming Fort Thomas Citizens Police Academy during July’s city council meeting. The academy aims to promote connection and communication between community members and the police department, said Sergeant Derek Faught in a promotional video for the program. “We want to cultivate positive, […]
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Missing 14-year-old girl has been found, police say
Police say that Harmony Collins, 14, who had been missing from the Fort Thomas area since 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, has been found.
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Smooth-talking Grinch gets elf out of hot water
These merry pranksters were nabbed whilst wrapping a police cruiser with toilet paper like a Christmas gift. Allie the Elf of Alexandria was netted by Alexandria police over the weekend. Sources said that the Grinch conjured up the crafty escapade after taking a tour of the city’s downtown area. The pair paid visits to the […]