Kuttawa Woman Arrested on Weapon Charge

Amanda Overbaugh found with handgun and ammunition despite prior convictions

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A trespassing complaint in Lyon County early Saturday led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Kuttawa woman, Amanda Overbaugh, also known as Amanda Rowlands, on a weapon charge. Overbaugh was found with a handgun and ammunition, which she is prohibited from possessing due to prior convictions for multiple burglaries and meth-related offenses.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with repeat offenders and the need for effective rehabilitation programs to address the root causes of criminal behavior.

The details

According to Lyon County Sheriff Brent White, Overbaugh was taken into custody around 2:20 a.m. Saturday near a campground off KY 1055, following a trespassing complaint and a motorist assist call in the area. Overbaugh was out on bond for an unrelated criminal trespassing charge at a construction site near Kuttawa, a case still pending in Lyon District Court.

  • Overbaugh was arrested around 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2026.
  • Overbaugh was out on bond for an unrelated criminal trespassing charge at the time of her arrest.

The players

Amanda Overbaugh

A 36-year-old Kuttawa woman, also known as Amanda Rowlands, who was arrested on a weapon charge after being found with a handgun and ammunition despite prior convictions for multiple burglaries and meth-related offenses.

Brent White

The Lyon County Sheriff who reported Overbaugh's arrest and the details of the incident.

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What they’re saying

“This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with repeat offenders and the need for effective rehabilitation programs to address the root causes of criminal behavior.”

— Brent White, Lyon County Sheriff (wpkyonline.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Overbaugh to remain out on bond while awaiting trial on the new weapon charge.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to criminal justice that focuses not only on enforcement but also on rehabilitation and addressing the underlying factors that lead to repeat offenses, in order to enhance public safety and reduce the cycle of recidivism.