The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team continues to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 16, 2024, in Russell County. On Feb. 27, 2025, troopers from Post 15, Columbia, served an arrest warrant for Linda M. Ashbrook, from Russell Springs, Ky., on charges of Complicity to Murder, Hindering Prosecution, Wanton Endangerment, and Persistent Felony Offender relating to the death of Russell County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Deputy Joshua Phipps. Ms. Ashbrook was taken into custody without incident. Two other individuals were with her at the time and were arrested on outstanding warrants not related to the officer-involved shooting investigation
Ashbrook is being held in the Russell County Detention Center on a $1,000,000 cash bond.