🌱 Portland man waives extradition in trooper killing case
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- Portland man waives extradition in trooper killing case
- How investigators traced a Portland man in trooper’s killing
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📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of killing KSP trooper waives extradition to Tennessee (wlky.com) — A Portland man accused of killing a Kentucky state trooper has waived extradition, clearing the way for Tennessee to bring him back on a probation violation warrant. He remains jailed without bond in Warren County, Kentucky, where a grand jury has already indicted him on murder and related charges. Portland residents may see further legal proceedings unfold across both states. 
• Branch indicted in Phillips' death, arraignment set (bgdailynews.com) — A Portland man has been indicted on capital murder and related charges in the shooting death of a Kentucky state trooper during an I‑65 traffic stop. Investigators traced the suspect through a vehicle tag tied to a woman now living in Portland, then used phone data and cameras to locate and arrest him. Portland readers may follow ongoing court dates later this month.
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