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• Fayette County Authorities Investigate Calculated Copper Theft Resulting in $70,000 in Damages

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a targeted copper theft that occurred Saturday night along State Highway 71. Investigators report that the prec...

• Former Beauty Queen Laken Snelling Indicted for Manslaughter After Newborn Found in Trash Bag

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A Kentucky grand jury has upgraded charges against 22-year-old Laken Snelling to first-degree manslaughter following an autopsy that confirmed her newborn was born alive. The infan...

• Collierville Police Officer Resigns From Department Following Arrest On Domestic Assault Charges In Fayette County

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  David Haley, a former Collierville police officer, has officially resigned after a March 2 arrest for domestic assault. Haley was initially placed on administrative leave following...