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- Lexington Woman Arrested After Discharging Firearm Into Roof of Crowded Lextran Public Transit Bus
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Crime
A 49-year-old woman was taken into custody Wednesday night following a violent altercation on a Lexington public transit vehicle. Police allege the suspect fired a handgun into the...
- Former Kentucky Attorney Chase Cox Reinstated to Five Year Prison Term After Disregarding Probationary Mandates
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Crime
Chase Cox, a former lawyer previously convicted of retaliating against a witness, will serve a five year prison sentence following a judge's decision to revoke his probation. The r...
- Kentucky Man Arrested and Charged with DUI While Riding Horse in Bowling Green
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Crime
A Bowling Green man was taken into custody after police observed him operating a horse while allegedly under the influence of intoxicants. The suspect faces a specific charge for o...
- Madisonville Man Arrested After Confessing to Hammer Burglary at Local Kitchen and Coffee Bar
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Crime
Brian Kingery, 50, is in custody after allegedly breaking into Swaggy P’s Kitchen & Coffee Bar over the weekend. Authorities used surveillance footage to identify Kingery, who late...
- Special Response Team Apprehends Barricaded Suspect After Domestic Violence Call and Threats in Winchester
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Crime
A Clark County man is in custody following a tense standoff on Orchid Court where he barricaded himself inside a residence. The Winchester Police Department and Clark County Sherif...
- Fayette County Authorities Apprehend Suspect Linked to Violent February Home Invasion and Armed Kidnapping
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Crime
A Kentucky man is in custody following a law enforcement operation in Fayette County related to a brutal assault and robbery that took place last month. The suspect allegedly enter...
- Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Richmond Man Following Investigation Into Social Media Exploitation
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Crime
William P. Seavey, 32, is being held on a 75,000 dollar cash bond after law enforcement traced an illicit video back to his online accounts. Following a search of his Richmond resi...
- 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...
- Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct And Terroristic Threatening Following Violent Threats Against Officers
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Crime
Richard Castillo was taken into custody by the Madisonville Police Department after allegedly making violent threats to "blow the heads off" of responding officers. The arrest foll...
- Madisonville Man Arrested For Felony Assault After Shooting Victim With CO2-Powered BB Gun
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Crime
A verbal dispute over a pool stick turned violent in Madisonville on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of 45-year-old Michael Webster. Police report that Webster fired multiple roun...