Man Jailed For Murder in Connection With Estill Death Investigation
Kentucky State Police have arrested the suspect who allegedly killed the woman found dead Wednesday in Estill County. According to officials, 43 year old Christopher Roberts of Irvine was arrested Saturday morning. He is lodged at Three Forks Regional Detention Center in Lee County. Roberts is charged with Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Original […]
Woman Found Dead in Estill County Identified, Homicide Investigation Persists
In an update to the ongoing homicide investigation in Estill County, Kentucky State police have identified the victim who was found in a roadway deceased Wednesday. She has been identified as 50-year-old Cindy Donnela Stevens-Roberts of Ravenna. KSP say that they still cannot confirm the cause and manner of her death at press time. Stevens-Roberts […]
Scott County Man Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer and Confiscating Firearm
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, a man was taken into custody for allegedly attempting to impersonate a police officer. Police say that the man, Zachary A. Trussell, was wearing a police vest and carrying a “realistic” pellet gun. Two fishermen told police Trussell approached them Tuesday at the Veterans Memorial WMA wildlife area […]
RPD: 5 arrested following multi-day drug bust
Following a multi day drug investigation by Richmond Police, officers were able to take five individuals into custody while seizing large amounts of cash and drugs. According to RPD, they received several drug complaints regarding a residence on Longview Drive in Richmond. Following the investigation, officers seized: 11 oz of suspected methamphetamine 1 oz of […]
Man rejailed after leading police on dangerous chase for third time in a year
According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, a man was taken into custody early Thursday morning following a police pursuit. Police report that At approximately 2:30 a.m. deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by 28 year old Clarence Reynolds of Winchester for traffic violations and suspicion of impairment. They […]
Following Hardships, Estill Board of Education Announces Purchase of all School Supplies for Students
In a post made to social media from the Estill County Board of Education, before the next school year commences the organization says they will do everything they can to help students and parents alike as the County has had a rough past year. The post says that due to the financial hardships that Estill […]
RPD Announce Latest Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Richmond Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout August and September 2021. The checkpoints will be at designated locations where statistics have shown a high number of vehicle crashes. Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to enhance highway safety. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing traffic laws to reduce […]
KSP Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Boyle County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post has been requested by Danville Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred just after 6:00 a.m. Tuesday in Boyle County. KSP Post 7 Troopers, Detectives and the Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates Danville Police responded to the Super 8 motel in reference […]
Emergency repairs begin immediately following hole in roadway
Drivers who use KY 746 in Menifee County near the Wolfe County line will need to find an alternate route beginning immediately, as a large hole has developed in the pavement due to a failed drainage pipe that has made the road impassable. Work has begun to replace the pipe at milepoint 0.2. The road […]
KSP: Danville Man Charged with Murder Following Shooting
On Saturday evening, July 3, the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was notified just before 7:00 pm in reference to a shooting that had occurred on Bryants Camp Road in Garrard County. KSP Post 7 Troopers and Detectives, along with the Garrard County Police Department responded to the scene and discovered one man deceased. The […]
Missing Person’s Report Turns to Swift Water Rescue
The London and Laurel Rescue squad had a tall order on their hands amidst last night’s flash flooding when a missing person report turned to a swift water rescue. The team reported near 1312 American Greeting Card Road, where the Rescue Squad deployed a boat team near the residence as well as a search team […]
Police: Missing 5 Year Old Located Following Drug Bust
The Bluegrass Narcotic Task Force, which is a conglomerate of Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Cynthiana Police Department, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office and Paris Police Department conducted a drug investigation involving the sale of controlled substances of oxycodone as well as endangering the welfare of a minor in Paris. According to the police department’s post on […]
Update: Coroner Identifies Dead Body, No Foul Play Suspected
The man that was found dead off Jason Drive on Monday has been identified by the Madison County Coroner following an investigation with Richmond Police Department and pending autopsy conducted in Frankfort. According to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, the man was identified as 49-year-old Shannon Keith of Nicholasville. However, Cornelison adds that there are still questions […]
MCSO K9 Works Double Duty to Apprehend Wanted Suspect Following Chase
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and K9 units are working overtime it seems to keep the community safe, according to the department. In a post by the MCSO, on Thursday June 24th, a traffic stop in the area of N. 3rd Street & Turpin Drive resulted in a drug arrest. Police report the stop […]
How Has Kentucky Spent COVID Relief Funds? Auditor Harmon goes in depth; Madison County/Richmond in top ten for spending
Wednesday, Auditor Mike Harmon’s office released a data bulletin that focuses on how the Commonwealth of Kentucky spent Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) provided through the federal CARES Act. The data bulletin details information provided by the Office of the State Budget Director (OSBD) on how $1.732 billion in CRF allotted to Kentucky has been used […]
Richmond man arrested following alleged assault
A Richmond man was recently taken into custody by the Richmond Police Department following a domestic violence call. After police made contact with the victim at the Brandy Lane residence, she stated that her husband, Daniel Hale, had come home from work and started yelling at her and then stated, “get to the kitchen to […]
Live in Richmond? Take this survey regarding alcohol sales and golf cart usage
The Richmond City Commission has created a community survey regarding two issues that would require new ordinances – allowing golf carts to be operated on City-owned roadways and allowing packaged alcohol sales on Sunday. Accepting responses until July 18. The survey only takes a minute. Users only need to provide their email, name, and address […]
BPD: Man carrying bag full of guns flees police, attempts to break into home
A Michigan man recently led the Berea Police Department on a chase starting at the Greyhound Bus Station and later allegedly burglarized a nearby home. According to the police report, a bus driver had stated that the man brought a bag of firearms onto the bus. The man, later identified as Eric Corley, stated that […]
Identity of Jigg Water Rescue Victim Released
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a missing woman in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Patricia Keith, 49 of Madison County was reported missing and believed to be in the Jigg Water area. The Kentucky State Police Aircraft Section was requested by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Stanton Park Enforces New Rules Follow Expletive-Laden Fight During Little League Game
Following a fight between adults seen in an expletive laden video that made its way around social media, there have been new rules issued for all leagues hosted by the Stanton City Park as posted on Facebook: “* There is a zero-tolerance policy on verbally assaulting the umpire/referee, scorekeeper, or any other game official. This […]
Missing Woman Rescued by First Responders
Madison County Fire Department along with Richmond Fire Department and Madison County Sheriff’s Department were stationed at Jigg Water in Madison County for a water rescue Wednesday morning. Richmond Fire Department tells WBONTV this is was reference to a missing woman and Madison County Fire had requested a boat from their Department as well as […]
Stick Versus Car, Police Chase Lands Local Man Behind Bars
A local man was recently taken into custody following hitting a vehicle with a stick and leading police on a foot chase. According to the Richmond Police Department, around 1 a.m. on June 14th they were dispatched to the intersection of Edwards and Ballard Drive, in reference to a male subject hitting a car with […]
Partnership Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Event in Downtown Richmond June 16
The Madison County Health Department (MCHD) and HealthNow! Clinic (HNC) are teaming up to provide COVID-19 vaccinations (Johnson & Johnson) at the clinic’s 234 East Main Street location on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. No appointment is necessary—walk-ins are welcome. All COVID-19 vaccinations are provided free of charge. The Johnson […]
Ohio Company Announces Ready To Ship Ammo/Discount Through Local Radio Station
If you are a gun owner, hunter, or enthusiast, you know getting ammunition has been hard, and expensive if you find any. Last year, gun retailers reported a 95 percent increase in firearm sales and a 139 percent increase in ammo sales compared to the same period in 2019. As the nation faced a year […]
Death Investigation Ensues Following Discovery of Woman’s Body
The Laurel County Sheriff’s office is now conducting a death investigation after a body was found off Laurel River Church Road on Wednesday afternoon. The body was discovered by a homeowner while checking her mail around noon that day. The deceased was confirmed to be a woman reported missing earlier in the day. She has been […]
