Paducah, Ky.– On March 26, 2018 Kentucky State Police Detectives received a request to investigate possible violations of the Kentucky Whistleblower Act. This investigation is in reference to the termination of Deputy David Knight on March 8, 2018 by administrators at the McCracken County Jail.
On April 2, 2018 Kentucky State Police Post 1 Detectives executed two separate search warrants at the McCracken County Jail. The first was related to the investigation into the termination of Deputy David Knight on March 8, 2018 from the McCracken County Jail. The second was related to the investigation into the March 26, 2018 death of Joshua A. Fuson, 33 of Paducah, KY at the McCracken County Jail.
At this time both investigations are ongoing and no charges have been filed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
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