SOMERSET, KY (March 09, 2023) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reporting that KSP Post 11, London presented evidence to the Pulaski County Grand Jury resulting in the indictment of Michael I. Correll, 44 years old of Somerset, KY on March 8, 2023. Michael Correll retired from the Somerset Police Department as a Captain on November 1, 2022.
The initial investigation began on January 08, 2023, when KSP Post 11 London was contacted by Somerset Police Chief William Hunt. Chief Hunt became aware of suspicious activity involving Retired Captain Mike Correll and requested the Kentucky State Police to initiate in investigation into the incident.
The Pulaski County Grand jury returned an Indictment on several charges.
Michael Correll was arrested by KSP Post 11 personnel and lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center without incident on March 8, 2023.
Mike Correll was charged with:
- Burglary 1st Degree
- Burglary 3rd Degree (10 counts)
- Tampering with Physical Evidence (4 counts)
- Abuse of Public Trust Under $10,000
- TBUT or DISP Controlled Substance U/$10,000 (2 counts)
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree 1st , 2 or more grams Methamphetamine
- Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
- Official Misconduct 1st Degree
- Unlawful Access to Computer 1st Degree
Photo of the accused is from the Somerset Police Department.
KSP Investigative Sergeant Billy Correll is continuing the investigation.
He was assisted by KSP Post 11 personnel, and the Somerset Police Department. The Somerset Police Department is continuing to fully cooperate and assist in this investigation.
