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Louisa Police Officers to Resign Save Email Print
Posted: 2:47 PM May 21, 2008
 Last Updated: 5:24 PM May 21, 2008
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LOUISA, Ky. (WSAZ) -- The Louisa, Kentucky, Police chief and another officer are resigning from the force as part of a plea deal, according to court officials.

Chief Kevin Adkins and Officer Barry Bellomy faced first and second degree misconduct charges after being indicted by a Lawrence County, KY, Grand Jury in March.

During a court hearing Wednesday, both Adkins and Bellomy agreed to resign by June 30 in exchange for the charges against them dropped.

According to the original indictment, Bellomy was charged with ignoring a police call while he was at the home of a former reporter for the Big Sandy News.

Bellomy and the chief were also accused of harassing former Big Sandy News reporter, Roberta Blevins.

Blevins told NewsChannel 3 that both men were trying to harass her to get tape recordings she had relating to an investigating of the two officers.

Both men originally pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charges.
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Posted by: Virgil on Jun 9, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Two down two to go.
Posted by: medium D on May 30, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I would like to purchase 4 tickets to the fight at Septemberfest!!! another question will the fight take place beside the train or on the main stage after the gospel concert, please let me know, as i need to find a babysitter for 7 kids.
Posted by: Jim See on May 30, 2008 at 01:30 PM
I think a good mayor could solve a lot of these problems, the city is having.
Posted by: Just thought so. on May 30, 2008 at 12:34 PM
As for the sheriff hiring these two guys, I already thought of that since Mr. Ellis was working for them before his present job. I already thought, "Hey, I bet they will work with the county now". Who would have thought that I'm a psychic, not "Psycho". lol Oh well, I see my calling now!
Posted by: larry on May 29, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Barry is already workin at his new job lawn work spreading manure.
Posted by: LIL D on May 29, 2008 at 02:25 PM
BIG D AND CHICK SHOULD FIGHT AT SEPTEMBERFEST
Posted by: clapton fan on May 27, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Over the years Barry has been talked about probably more than any other police officer in the history of this city.I will say this,i have never been to jail but a few years back i had an altercation with barry and he could have easily arrested me. instead he listened to my side of the story and i went home that night instead of jail.Obviously being a cop that long youre going to tick off a lot of people.barry does have a smart mouth but if any of you have ever been in the military you know thats how its done. your taught to keep your wits even when someone is in your face provoking you to say something back in retaliation.Irespect everyones opinion and im only speaking of the one run-in i had with the guy.
Posted by: amos moses on May 27, 2008 at 08:47 AM
maybe the mayor can give them a job on the maintenance crew. it takes those guys 80-100 hours a week to cut grass and water flowers
Posted by: Paula Drake on May 27, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Further, "Scarey Sherry" must be from Fort Gay - no one else would have known Adkins' other name as he has not used it for many years. In response to this individual - the spelling of your name is indicative of your education level. You should get an education before you post. I doubt that someone of your means would have 'inside' information to anything.
Posted by: Paula Drake on May 27, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I have not done a single thing to hide my identity "flip"; nor did I imply that there was a conspiracy. Only someone as uneducated as yourself would jump to those 'cold war' conclusions. And for your information - my family hails from Kentucky originally. Again, I allude to your obvious lack of education. I will put the honor of my family against yours any day. I don't have to know your name - I know your type. How many tickets have you had? How many of your family members (or self) are decorated vets? Ever volunteer for anything other than a beer run? I stand by family members that I believe in - we all have ones that are less than what we would associate with on a regular basis. These men did not deserve what they received and I know from whence I speak - you do not. Stop hiding and announce who you are - stop putting out accusations that are baseless. Let's compare rap sheets - I am sure that yours must be fairly lengthy.
Posted by: dont need a weather man to tell me its raining on May 26, 2008 at 06:23 PM
everyone take a minute and think about these two dedicated officers who will now have to face the challenge of finding employment in this area. i wouldnt wish this on anyone.thanks guys for your commitment to excellence all those years.i sure hope i dont pull into a fast food joint and be asked if id like to try a hot apple pie from one of you guys.got to go i think i smell my beans burning
Posted by: Anonymous on May 26, 2008 at 04:06 PM
i hope like (@$#$)he don;t get a job over in fortgay
Posted by: flip on May 26, 2008 at 09:48 AM
To Mrs.Drake: So I guess all of this is some kind of conspiracy against these two? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For every one person who comes to Barry's defense, there are a dozen who oppose this tyrant with a badge. Are all of these people in on this "conspiracy"? Besides: West Virginia is picked on even more than Ky, and unless I am mistaken isn't your family from West Virginia? Also, the reason many people will not use their names is because they know that they'll be a target the minute they roll into town. Thank God that after june,30th they won't have to worry about that anymore.
Posted by: d.imus on May 26, 2008 at 09:33 AM
has any one else heard that adkins will be working for the sherriff g-rob. we all better has watch out
Posted by: caleb dixon on May 26, 2008 at 09:29 AM
i herd thru a reliable source that on july1 barry will be the new fort gay chief of SS i mean police
Posted by: earnest t on May 26, 2008 at 06:51 AM
when you say IF I WERE youre talking about the present person I. were should have been WAS.also any more should have been one word ANYMORE!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 25, 2008 at 10:55 PM
i never could stand berry 4 breathing the air that i breath
Posted by: Scarey Sherry on May 25, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Hello Paula (Bellomy) Drake. I see you have came to Brother Barry and Uncle Tim's defense. It's always nice to see families sticking together. Ha Ha Ha. You should get the real facts before posting on this site!!
Posted by: Paula Drake on May 25, 2008 at 10:36 PM
You ought to be ashamed. First, you know NOTHING of what you so brazenly speak. I notice that you have been too cowardly to use your names. I am not. I know that what these two wonderful people have been accused of is a lie. Just a lie used to bleed them dry of money til they could not afford to defend themselves any more - but the commonwealth's office has an unlimited supply of money to pull from. Secondly, the majority of you that have posted complaints and allegations are illiterate. I would be ashamed to put my name to something if I were so obviously the reason that Kentucky is picked on by the media and other states. If you did not complete the 12th grade; did not receive your diploma; did not pass English (your own language); and cannot put together a basic sentence, then please stop posting. I am surprised that you even knew how to turn on the computer.
Posted by: G Rob on May 25, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Judging from the comments on here, I can tell I didn't have any worries during the past election. I'm sorry I wasted tax-dollars funding my campaign against Barry. Bye Bye Barry!
Posted by: flip on May 25, 2008 at 07:22 PM
I see maintenance workers working during the night and on weekends inclusing sunday as well, so are they getting overtime?
Posted by: old five and a halfer on May 24, 2008 at 09:44 PM
louisa used to have 3 cops and everything was fine. louisa used to let the garbage workers handle the grasscutting and eveything was fine. somebody with info on how many people our mayor and council have hired please post it a lot of people would like to know. im not against giving people jobs when theres a definite need but louisa hasnt grown population wise and yet look at how many cops we have look at how many maintenance workers we have.i will say the maintenance workers are great guys but i think there getting a boatload of overtime and the citizens of louisa have to pay this in the form of taxes and frequent water and sewer increases. louisa is a small simple town so why increase the size of every dept. things were so much better before the city council put a rubber stamp on everything the mayor wanted. does anyone else share my views?
Posted by: mad on May 24, 2008 at 10:11 AM
he drives the prison van to work and hauls those that have a job to and from work get a job to and work for the knew police cheif he's a nobody wants x state cop just what louisa needs
Posted by: anonymous on May 24, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Kevin and Barry, what goes around, comes around. Just hope that two other cops get caught up in what they do. I'm sure it will happen, just a matter of time.
Posted by: FIREMAN on May 23, 2008 at 09:42 PM
I JUST LOVE HOW U ALL PICK CERTAIN COMMENTS.. U ALL LIKE THE ONES THAT TALK BAD ABOUT THESES OFFICERS NOT THE ONES WHO TAKE UP FOR THEM LIKE I DID, BUT I C U ALL REFUSED TO POST WHAT I WROTE... U ALL R MAKE ME SICK
Posted by: Anonymous on May 23, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Im sure they're paying for the gas since he drives it everywhere.
Posted by: SAM on May 23, 2008 at 05:21 PM
NOW ITS TIME TO GET THE MAYOR TO RESIGN IS THE CITY PAYING FOR GAS FOR HIS SONS FIRE TRUCK HE DRIVE TO WORK
Posted by: mr. e on May 23, 2008 at 05:18 PM
IT'S ABOUT TIME ANDY AND BARNEY GET CANNED
Posted by: Norma on May 23, 2008 at 05:12 PM
For all of you who like myself have been mistreated by the LPD, we have reason to celebrate! This should be a huge statement to the small town cops out there who feed their own egos and live for the power trip they get when they put on that badge. I will never forget the time Bellamy was a smarteleck to me because I didn't find my insurance paperwork quik enough to suit him, then wrote me a ticket...for a blown out headlight...that fine could've pade for my weeks worth of groceries which would've helped considering I was a struggling single mother of 2 at the time....good riddence! I know of one more officer who seems to be left out of this...and i hear there is a prety harassing audio recording of him going around town...has anybody done anything about him?
Posted by: Virgil on May 23, 2008 at 03:11 PM
I blame the mayor for letting this go on for so long.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 23, 2008 at 01:09 PM
WSAZ why don't you leave this page on a while ,see how many comment's you got on it ,I say many more .Great news for Louisa .
Posted by: Anonymous on May 23, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Big D ,people know's not to put there name on here ( we are not stuped) ever name on here would end up in jail for one reason or another ,or worse .They didn't deserve this ,they deserve much worse ,like fired and jail time .I would like to see them in jail with some of thoes inmate's .
Posted by: mad on May 23, 2008 at 12:30 PM
crooked people all over louisa schools included just look the other way it's easier
Posted by: booger on May 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM
More piggies for the farm.
Posted by: TICKED OFF on May 23, 2008 at 10:31 AM
This is to thankful their gone. If you had any clue of what was going on you would know that the truth would have came out (as alot of other people know)that Anna Melvin is nothing but a joke and the jobs of these two men would be in full swing. I know for a fact what was going on. As some people have already stated, all Anna Melvin does is want to plea out every case she can, so she can try to get a vote when election rolls around. Well, I will try my best to get her out!! We need a judge more like Barry that don't give a shi* what other people think and does their job! As for him harasssing someone, I just don't see that unless you are guilty of being a dopey or in some kind of trouble. I agree with Chick, their is at least one that should have been gone a long time ago, but I guess when you DON'T do your job then you are a hell of a police officer but if you do then you are lower than whale shi*! Goodluck Barry & Lindy from all of your friends & people who know the truth!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 23, 2008 at 08:41 AM
To bad the Grand Jury had to force the two policemen to resign and Mayor of Louisa didn't have the back bone to take care of problem himself.
Posted by: Chick on May 23, 2008 at 02:30 AM
Sounds like you're scared to post your REAL name too there Big D.. haha Not so "BIG" now are we?
Posted by: SC on May 23, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Hey Big D if we are all cowards then you must be one to where is your name? I sure hope this town gets better it is a beautful place to live. But we sure do not need bad COPS
Posted by: Big D on May 22, 2008 at 10:39 PM
I Love how all of you posting this stuff keep your name hid..LOL How about if you are man or woman enough to post it be man or woman enough to post your REAL name.. Cowards all of you....Good Luck Barry and Lindey...Hope all works out for you guys.
Posted by: Virg on May 22, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Hey guys, see ya!!! Be gone and gone for good!!! Maybe you guys can go to Mayberry and work???? HaHA
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Didn't you all think of your family's while you were being dirty cop's ,your kid's having to face other kid's in school
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Kevin Adkins and Barry Bellomy,what goes around come's around ,if this is true you all got a lot more coming.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 05:46 PM
I didn't think I would ever see this day ,the end is surly near .
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 05:45 PM
So long to dirty cop's ,now time to start on other's.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 05:43 PM
I just hope they never get there job back ,leave and never come backkkkkkkkkk
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 05:40 PM
They should of been fired a long time ago.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 04:33 PM
What will keep Adkins and Barry Bellomy from getting there job back after they have been off the job for a while if they just resign ,it has happen before .I don't care what Anna Melvins does as long as she keep's Kevin Adkins and Barry Bellomy out of our police department .Hope they find work in another state ,long way from here.They should of been fired and jail time .
Posted by: a loving mother on May 22, 2008 at 03:46 PM
I hope the pieces of crap end up working on the chain gang. I'm tired of the "you wash my back, I'll wash yours" corruption that takes place in Louisa. It's what has made this small town such a nasty place to live.
Posted by: anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I know first hand what went on here,and these two officers got off easy,They both should have been prosecuted!
Posted by: from louisa on May 22, 2008 at 02:20 PM
its about time they got rid of barry. only thing he does is go around making friends with the bad guys and gets all the good guys in trouble. i know of some ppl in that town that do their dealings and such and are friends with him and they dont have insurance, a plate on the car or anything but yet that would never fly for anyone else. barrys a jerk and he always will be. hopefully he leaves louisa and never returns for the sake of all man kind. as for the chief... he's the innocent one. hes a good man and barrys probably the one to sabotage him so he wouldnt go down along. adkins does his job leave him be
Posted by: anonymouse on May 22, 2008 at 01:28 PM
I'm glad there finally caught..
Posted by: FM on May 22, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Oh, How I agree with :mom and Louisa Citizen, if they were innocence???? Why not hang in there and prove it.Or was there to much more they would find out about them??????
Posted by: Pissed Off on May 22, 2008 at 12:37 PM
YEa like they would ever post true comments here. Just like the one I posted yesterday about how Anna Melvins office is not the goody that people think she is. What about all the work the officer have to do to even present a case to her. Work which is suppose to be done by them. What about all the cases she pleas out with out even talking to the officer about it just to make herself look better. Been there done all that so I can see why they never got into any hurry to present anything to the grandy jury
Posted by: Brian on May 22, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Hey guys, come on up to Huntington & join our finest. It sounds like you two would fit right in.
Posted by: Swift Justice on May 22, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Do you know what happens when people abuse their powers for years on end with no thought of the people they are hurting and turning there backs on? Well now you know. I'm sure they will cross this bridge and make a splash somewhere else. Maybe in Madison County.
Posted by: chuck jackson on May 22, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Good luck barry with your new job only thing your going to be saying now is "WOULD YOU LIKE FRIES WITH THAT hahah
Posted by: Thankful there gone on May 22, 2008 at 09:06 AM
This is to (ticked off )I got news for you if this would of went to another county they would of got worse ,as they should,the only reason they got of easy is because of there acquaintances in the court.Barry should of resign a long time ago ---no he should of never been a cop ,if that is what you would call him .All he done was harassed people ,if he is still a cop untell june ,look out we all will live hard in Louisa ,I'm sure he know's how we all feel.Thank God there gone ,didn't think I would ever see that day .This is the best thing that's happen to Louisa .Well glad we got a Wal-mart ,two good thing's .GOOD RIDDANCE!!! both of you .
Posted by: Anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 08:21 AM
What would of happened, if someone died, while not going to the call, what then, pat him on the shoulder. What is it with cops lately, they get by with everything, no matter what it is, maybe i should become a Police Officer
Posted by: Melissa (Dutton) Vance on May 22, 2008 at 08:14 AM
I used to live in Louisa and Barry Bellomy used to harrass me every time I cam in to Louisa, because of the friends I had. He would always pull me over for nothing. I am glad he won't be able to do this to anyone else, it's about time.
Posted by: anonymous on May 22, 2008 at 07:46 AM
well now lets just hope they don't hire them in fort gay..
Posted by: C on May 22, 2008 at 07:18 AM
I'm gonna miss these guys...now when I get pulled over I may be in trouble instead of getting by with my crime..
Posted by: anonomous on May 22, 2008 at 07:01 AM
guilty or not guilty.dont know.all i know is eastern ky is in a crime epidemic and near nothing is done about it.there has to be a link from the top down as well as the bottom up.simple!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Chick on May 22, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I can think of one more who needs to go, not mentioning any names but this one threw an elderly man through a plate glass window... he acts like a big one and I'm waiting to see his name on here. So long to these and the so long to him can't come soon enough! Louisa police try to act like something they aren't.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 21, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Guy you get on here and think you know so much about the situation and you dont. I know first hand that The com Atty doesnt do her job and want the police officer to do it for her and when they refuse they get treated like that. What about how They Anna Melvins office) always pleads the cases out to make her self look good with out even talking to the officers that brought the cases to the court. You never here that do you. KT and Barry hope you guys find work soon.
Posted by: mom on May 21, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Any other place these guys would have been on leave until their guilt or innocence was proven. They should have been relieved of their duties long ago. Old town politics. There is no excuse for not doing the job you get paid to do, all of it, to the best of your ability. Hope Louisa can move forward now. Most cops deserve respect, not these guys. Hope the conditions of their plea bargain will keep them out of law enforcement.
Posted by: Louisa Citizen on May 21, 2008 at 10:25 PM
What makes these 2 people so special that they should not to have to face the charges brought against them? Resigning should be a no-brainer. They are citizens of Lawrence County and should be treated as regular people. They should have to face the same penalties as everyone else. A jury should be able to determine whether they are guilty or not. Getting off the hook and smacked on the hands is not enough. It would not be enough for anyone else.
Posted by: Avery Bodee on May 21, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Both should be investigated thoroughly. Please, public: DEMAND an inquiry into these two and their commonly known controversial cases, much less all others. The grand jury were right on the money with these who were SUPPOSED to 'protect and serve'!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 21, 2008 at 09:28 PM
about time they resigned i think this was needed to be done along time ago. Barry was a good guy away from the job but then when he got on the job he was a jerk and was very intemdating. thank you both for resigning
Posted by: Bev on May 21, 2008 at 08:34 PM
I agree with Anonymous@5:21pm. What about retaliation? Just because they are off the force doesn't mean they will leave her alone. What about the rest of the police force? Do you think this woman is really safe in that town?
Posted by: Imagine on May 21, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Well, if they were completly innocent, why did they do this? Just goes to show everyone, corruption is Louisa. I only wish there had been a trial and everything would have been out in the open.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 21, 2008 at 07:16 PM
I love how two officers can get by with just a resignation for the charges to be dropped, yet a regular citizen wouldn't get out of it and have to go to court. I really don't like how they can get special treatment.
Posted by: Beth on May 21, 2008 at 06:56 PM
It's about time!
Posted by: J C on May 21, 2008 at 06:19 PM
thank god those crooked individuals are resigning....long overdue....the officer will surely move due to numerous threats made against him because he hid behind his well-jaded badge.....the chief and the officer are related if not mistaken......conflict? no, not to them....how many people have had their lives ruined due to fabrications' by these so called peace officers....pray that it all comes out but if not...GOOD RIDDANCE!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 21, 2008 at 05:21 PM
They need to resign and be punished. Resignation alone isn't enough.
Posted by: ticked off on May 21, 2008 at 04:32 PM
i think it is a shame that these officers would have to resign their positions after several years of service and Barry being one that always does his job, because of the stupidity of these allegations. I think they done the right thing to resign because had they not, they would have continued to be harassed and they would have never received a fair trial. I think the courts should have sent this case to a neighboring county such as boyd not one that has the same court judges as lawrence county. I know and you know that all of the court officials are friends or acquaintances of Anna Melvin. I also think the public needs to open their eyes to their elected court officials and think about what they are doing to help our drug problem. If they would do something, then things might be a little different. These drug offenders wouldn't be so apt to be repeat offenders!!! So, to Barry and Tim, hold your heads up and things will only get better for you. I wish you both the very best!!!
Posted by: Fine day for law enforcement on May 21, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Wow! I just gain a lot of respect for the judicial system in eastern KY. Who would have thunk it; getting rid of dirty cops in such a small town. Wow!
Posted by: Earl on May 21, 2008 at 04:02 PM
So long guys.
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