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• Hampton County High-Speed Pursuit Leads to Arrest After Deputies Spot High-Capacity Firearms at Safety Checkpoint

  Published: Mar 21, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A driver is in custody following a multi-county police chase that began when Hampton County deputies observed multiple firearms, including a Draco-style weapon, during a traffic st...

• Hampton County leaders and law enforcement convene emergency summit in Estill to address surge in violent teen crime

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Residents of Estill gathered at a local fire station to confront a recent spike in deadly shootings involving minors under the age of 18. Sheriff Anthony Russell outlined a multi-f...