Trooper of the Year Now Suspended | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A Kentucky State Police Trooper named Tyler Walters, recently honored as Trooper of the Year for arresting 34 impaired drivers, is now suspended after being charged with DUI and having an open container while off-duty. Witnesses reported him asleep at the wheel of his truck, with officers finding alcohol on his breath and a half-empty beer can. His BAC was 0.083 — just above the legal limit — and he was initially released before being re-arrested due to an administrative error. Despite his commendable record, including a heroic rescue that tragically ended in one child’s death, Walters faces…