Locally Viral Post Regarding Sex Trafficking Determined False
Over the weekend, a picture stating that there was another sexual assault on EKU’s campus was cycling through social media, and sparking some panic. However, WBONtv spoke with multiple local police after multiple viewers sent us the picture and are able to verify that no such recent assault of a female has occurred. EKU also […]
Pair Sought in Laurel County Theft of Deli
In Laurel County, the sheriff’s office is on the lookout for two people who are connected to the theft of a store. According to officials, a man and woman entered the Pit Stop Market and Deli off of KY 192 and allegedly went behind the counter to steal two moneybags. The amount of cash in […]
V-Day 55 Year Anniversary Couple Talks True Love on WBONtv
In honor of Valentine’s Day: WBONtv had a couple from Jessamine County come in to the studios to explain their love story to Marisa Hempel, as well as give some advice for those that are still on the lookout for true love. Watch the video to hear a love story like no other, and […]
Anonymous Letter and SD Card Full of Alleged Child Pornography Leads to Arrest
According to Richmond Police Department, a hand-written letter along with an SD card containing nearly 800 videos and images was sent to the police department. The letter read, “Gary Travis Kerns took these pictures”. After an investigation, police determined that the SD card with the images did in fact belong to Kerns. After a search […]
Unidentified Body Found off Concord Road
Crews are currently still on scene on Concord Road in Richmond at a death investigation. WBONtv spoke to Coroner Jimmy Cornelison who says this may be related to the robbery and car chase that we covered yesterday. He says the body of the male has been sent off for an autopsy, and that Kentucky […]
Police: Robbery Suspect Evades Police During Car, Foot Chase in Richmond Last Night
A man is apparently at large following an apparent car and foot chase in Richmond near Waco late last night before midnight. According to Richmond Police and the Sheriff’s Department, a car matching the description of an apparent robbery suspect was seen on 52 heading towards Irvine. Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but […]
Police: Man Allegedly Threatens Extortion, Using Nail Gun on Woman for Torture
Richmond police arrested a Madison County man over the weekend, and charged him with multiple charges including extortion, criminal mischief, and terroristic threatening. According to the arrest citation, a victim called police in reference to Daniel Middleton, who apparently showed up at the residence accusing her of stealing $500.00 and drugs from him. Middleton allegedly […]
4th Female Overdoses in Madison County Jail
According to Jailer Steve Tussey, around 2 am on Saturday another overdose occurred within the confines of the Madison County Detention Center. Although Jailer Tussey could not confirm that this is related to last week’s overdoses, but there is still an active investigation to garner more information. He adds that they are still working hard […]
3 Female Inmates Allegedly Overdose at MCDC, 2 Brought Back From Death
According to officials with the Madison County Detention Center, Wednesday night three overdoses occurred within the jail. All three were females, and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Additionally, two of the three had to be brought back after apparently dying from the supposed ingesting of the drug, which is still unspecified at this […]
RPD Releases Pictures of Missing Mother’s Phone, Purse
From RPD media release: We believe this is the small purse and phone that Savannah had with her the night she went missing. If anyone has any information related to these items, please contact the Richmond Police Department at 859-624-4776 or email information to detective@richmond.ky.us
Chicago Fugitive and Business Owner Apprehended in Richmond
Identity of Woman’s Body Found in Garrard Lake Released
Garrard County Police Department received a call yesterday in reference to an approx. 40 year old female that had been reported missing since Friday evening. An investigation and tip led officials to King’s Mill Road in Northern Garrard County. A truck was located entirely submerged in the lake at King’s Mill Marina and a deceased […]
Drug-Laced Gummies, THC Vape Pens, Synthetics Explained by RPD
After this week’s seizure of apparent xanax-laced gummy worms here in Kentucky, it is important for both police and citizens to be on alert for new types of drugs previously not seen or seized. WBONtv visited Lieutenant Rodney Tudor of the Richmond Police Department, who says in all of his years working the drug task […]
Shocking Discovery of a Substance Found In Gummy Worms After Drug Bust
What looked like innocent gummy worms actually turned out to be laced with Xanax in Franklin county. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the drug bust occurred after a search of a residence on Sunday. Officials report that this discovery of what looked to be innocent candies was “troubling”. Until this point, officers were […]
Overwhelmed With Overdose 2019
As the new year began, it was looking like there was quite a bit of unfortunate trends not just with crime here in Madison County, but with an overwhelming number of overdoses. We visited with EMS Director for the County Carlos Coyle, who says that when we first sat down with him over a year […]
Another Arrest Made in Alleged Abuse to Five-Year-Old in Madison County
Madison County Deputies arrested a woman Wednesday and charged her with first degree criminal abuse of a child younger than 12 year of age. The warrant states that 26 year old Jennifer Wainscott of Richmond was responsible for the care taking of a five year old between August and the end of November of 2018. […]
Search Underway For Missing 26 Year Old At Lake Reba
Avoid the area of Lake Reba at this moment to allow crews to work: A 26 year old Female went missing Monday named Amanda Bailey. Richmond Fire Department is assisting KSP and the Sheriff’s Department in a foot and water search as Lake Reba was her last known location. WBONtv is currently on scene […]
Wbontv’s Afternoon Weather Watch
Still below zero with a chance of light snow and ice on the roads. Drive safe!
Afternoon News Brief 1-30-19: Search and Rescue team visits Ky to find missing woman, Richmond woman sentenced to 5 years for theft , Pulaski County house fire kills 12 year old, Madison county man arrested for alleged child abuse
Search and Rescue team visits Ky to find missing woman, Richmond woman sentenced to 5 years for theft , Pulaski County house fire kills 12 year old, Madison county man arrested for alleged child abuse
Cajun Search and Rescue Explains Difficulties with Searching for Spurlock in the Cold, Details Game Plan
They are no doubt far from their Louisiana home here in Central Kentucky, but that is not stopping the renowned Cajun Search and Rescue team from looking high and low for missing Richmond mother Savannah Spurlock. WBONtv spoke to team Commander Tony Wade who gave us all the details from the missing Texas case from […]
Last night’s Highlights: Madison Central competes neck to neck with Henry Clay
Madison Central took on Henry Clay last night in a legendary match-up between these two talented schools. Madison Central maintained a small lead for the majority of the game only to have Henry Clay steal the lead after the second half and their second wind.
Former Richmond Meijer Employee Sentenced After Allegedly Stealing $15k From Store
A former employee of the Richmond Meijer is now in custody and sentenced to five years for theft by unlawful taking by the Madison County Circuit Court. Richmond police responded to the grocery store a year ago where loss prevention officers notified police that 38 year old Crystal Hatton had been taking money from Meijer. On […]
Madison County Man Allegedly Physically Disciplines Child, Taken to Detention Center
A Madison County man was arrested this week after he allegedly caused physical injury to a five year old. The warrant alleges that between August and November of last year, 29 year old Jeremiah Frank had been spanking a five year old. He also allegedly inflicted cuts and abrasions to a child in an attempt […]
Sheriff’s Department Weighs in on Enforcement of Cold Weather Animal Cruelty
Continuing with our coverage of keeping furry friends of all kinds safe in these sub-zero temperatures, WBON-TV brought in Deputy Michael Stotts of the Madison County Sheriff’s office who explained the law enforcement angle on this sometimes sticky situation. Stotts says that they investigate all complaints, whether it be a call for a simple welfare […]
Afternoon News Brief 1-29-19: 85 years recommended for Montgomery county man, School is Closed Tomorrow for Madison co, Madison Central vs. Henry Clay, Danville police need help, Boil water advisory
85 years recommended for Montgomery county man, School is Closed Tomorrow for Madison co, Madison Central vs. Henry Clay, Danville police need help, Boil water advisory
