By JAMES BROWN
Glasgow News 1
A retired Kentucky State Police trooper has been indicted for allegedly misappropriating funds while serving as director of Trooper Island.
Jonathan M. Biven, who retired as a state trooper in September 2024, served as the camp director for several years. He was indicted last Thursday by a Clinton County grand jury on a charge of theft by unlawful taking over $10,000 but less than $1 million.
The indictment charges that between Jan. 1, 2019, and Sept. 30, 2024, Biven committed the Class C felony when he “unlawfully took or exercised control over revenue or monies, the movable property of Trooper Island with the intent to deprive the owner thereof.”
The indictment was filed Monday and Biven had a $25,000 surety bond set. He has an arraignment set for Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. before Judge David L. Williams, according to the court docket.
State police Det. Cameron Allen was the witness who testified before the grand jury, according to court documents.
An indictment is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Trooper Island is a free 35-acre summer camp on Dale Hollow Lake, operated by the Kentucky State Police, according to information on the camp’s website. Established in 1965, it hosts roughly 700 underprivileged children (ages 10–12) each year to build positive relationships with law enforcement through outdoor recreation and mentorship.
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