2nd MCDC Escapee Captured after almost a Month on the Loose
According to authorities, after a search that began on September 2nd, the second escapee was captured on September 28th around 11:00 a.m. Richmond Police report that they arrested 32-year-old Justin Richardson of Richmond. According to police, he was returned to the Madison County Detention Center. Richardson was also charged with: Possession of a controlled substance […]
Retraction: Man Charged with Alleged Criminal Abuse and Strangulation
Earlier today, WBONTV had misstated in the story headline a charge this individual was facing regarding the alleged criminal abuse and strangulation of a child. WBONTV regrets this error. Here is the updated story: A Richmond man was recently taken into custody and charged with 1st degree Criminal Abuse of a child under the age […]
Wbontv’s Afternoon Weather Forecast 9-28-21
Murder Investigation Underway in Laurel County

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office report that they are conducting a murder investigation following the discovery of a deceased male subject found on Saturday, September 25th, at approximately 10:56 AM. According to police, a sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to conduct a welfare check on Bryan McCarty after a business associate noted he missed a business […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Lock-up
Man Arrested for Alleged Strangulation, Abuse of a 2 Year Old
A Richmond man was recently taken into custody and charged with 1st degree Criminal Abuse of a child under the age of 12 and 1st degree Strangulation by Richmond Police. According to the citation, police arrived to the area of Villa Drive in Richmond following the call of an unresponsive 2-year-old. However, the child was […]
