1 dead, another in grave condition after head on collision in Madison
Madison County Emergency personnel were called out to an extremely serious injury accident near Lancaster Road and Malachi Drive in Richmond this afternoon, Wednesday September 14, 2022. Reports indicate two vehicles collided head on. The accident has resulted in one fatality, pronounced at the scene by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison. The other was transported […]
Richmond prisoner on the loose after escape from court proceedings
A Madison County prisoner escaped from custody during court proceedings around 10:30 a.m. this Wednesday morning according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. They now are actively searching for Daniel Diles, 36 years old of Richmond. Diles was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, orange pants, and was bare foot. He is currently wanted for […]
Richmond Police arrest man sought in connection to Lee County death
Richmond Police have arrested a ‘person of interest’ in the case involving human remains found a burned structure in Lee County last week. The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post announced Reed was a person of interest in the case yesterday and asked for the public’s assistance with locating the suspect. According to Richmond Police, the […]
KSP: Richmond man sought in Lee County death investigation
*UPDATE 9/13/22 2:21PM The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is asking for the public’s assistance with locating Logan S. Reed, 33 years old of Richmond, KY. Reed is a person of interest involving an ongoing death investigation in Lee County. Reed is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Reed’s whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement […]
Daycare Worker Arrested After Not Reporting Dropping 5-Month-Old Child on Head
On August 16th, Richmond police report being dispatched to a daycare operation on Lexington Rd, in reference to an unresponsive 5-month-old that was possibly having a seizure. The child was treated at UK Children’s Hospital, where it was determined the injuries of the child were consistent with abuse. The child was also reportedly diagnosed with […]
WBONTV’s Weekend Lock-up 9-12-22
Abandoned stolen car retrieved from Lake Linville
Around 7:30 am yesterday morning, the Mount Vernon Fire Department was dispatched to Barnett Road for a vehicle that was reportedly in Lake Linville. No driver was found on scene. A boat was used to search the area. The driver was not located and had apparently fled the scene after the incident. The Rockcastle Sheriff’s […]
Berea LearnShops not only unique and educational, but economic boon
The City of Berea released some positive news regarding the fun and educational “LearnShops” the city hosts. Business and Tourism Program Manager Liz Todd reported the developments at the August 29 meeting of the Berea Tourism Commission, telling officials the LearnShops drew visitors from 14 states. In fact, just 18 percent of attendees were from […]
KSP seeking fugitives involved in high speed pursuit in Madison County
WBON-TV has been investigating reports of a high speed chase which occurred yesterday afternoon in Richmond. Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is asking for the public’s assistance with locating two wanted fugitives after that vehicle pursuit. Police say the incident occurred just before 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, when a Kentucky State Police Trooper observed an individual […]
Woman arrested in Wednesday car theft in Stanton
Early yesterday in Stanton, a 2006 Pontiac G5 with Kentucky license plate 039WSN, was stolen from the BP Gas Station on East College Avenue. Stanton Police Department issued pictures of the theft in action and asked the public’s help in identifying the female suspect. As a result of those tips, this afternoon Sergeant Morton arrested […]
Crab Orchard Man Arrested by Madison County Drug Task Force
Detectives with the Madison County Drug Task Force concluded an investigation on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with the arrest of a Crab Orchard, KY, man accused of trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, and prescription pills. The initial investigation alleges Dalton Roe, 19 years old of Crab Orchard, KY, was involved in trafficking illegal narcotics […]
Human remains found in Lee County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just after 9:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in reference to possible human remains discovered in Lee County. The initial investigation indicates human skeletal remains were located in a burned structure on KY-52 W. The remains were removed by the Lee County Coroner and will be transported to the […]
KSP registered vehicle hits pedestrian this morning on Mountain Parkway
The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by KSP Post 7 Richmond to investigate a pedestrian-involved crash that occurred on Sept. 6, 2022, at approximately 10:40 a.m. EST in Clark County. Not many details have been released at this time, but a preliminary investigation indicates that a pedestrian received life-threatening […]
Blues artist Brian Owens plays Berea College Campus this week
Brian Owens will perform “Soul,” a display of authentic rhythm-and-blues and soul at Berea College’s Stephenson Memorial concert on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel on the Berea College campus. Owens channels his influences from legends like Marvin Gaye and The Temptations, and he delivers heartfelt performances. He is a household […]
RPD detectives make arrest in robbery and assault case
Richmond Police responded to a residence on Hampton Way last week due to an attempted robbery and assault. Upon arrival, police found a male victim suffering from visible injuries. The male subject reported that someone struck him with an object knocking him to the ground, and then went through his pockets looking for money. Detectives […]
Man missing, last seen in Richmond***UPDATE***Found safe
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person investigation. KSP Post 7 was contacted on September 3, 2022, in reference to a missing Rockcastle County man. The initial investigation indicates Cletus L. Gentry, 90 years old from Mt. Vernon, KY, was last seen at a residence on Miller Drive […]
KSP arrest McKee woman in connection to July murder in Jackson County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, has made an arrest in connection to a death investigation which started on July 23, 2022, in Jackson County. As a result of the on-going investigation, Karen Clemmons, 43 years old of McKee, KY, is lodged in the Jackson County Detention Center charged with Murder and Receiving Stolen Property. […]
After high-speed chase, large drug seizure made in Pulaski County
Two men are in custody following a pursuit in Pulaski County. According to Sheriff Greg Speck, Wednesday evening, detectives observed a suspicious white 2012 Ford F150 and ran the vehicle registration, discovering that the insurance on the truck could not be verified. After a traffic stop of the vehicle on Highway 914, .the driver, Gary […]
Joint investigation leads to multiple arrests in ATM’s/stolen vehicle cases
A joint investigation conducted by area law enforcement officers has resulted in two subjects being arrested and charged in Laurel County regarding a major crime ring involving the thefts of ATM machines and stolen vehicles. Today, Laurel Sheriff John Root says more arrests have occurred in surrounding counties also as a result of the investigation. […]
Dead man found on Fifth Street in Richmond officially identified
The body found on Fifth Street earlier this week in Richmond has now been identified and confirmed to be 49-year-old Michael McKinney, age 49, of Richmond. McKinney’s identification was done by autopsy using fingerprints and tattoo verification. The cause of of McKinney’s death are also pending autopsy results. According to Madison Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, the […]
Richmond KSP Post 7 releases new fall checkpoint locations
The following locations are approved Traffic Safety Checkpoint Locations for the Post 7 District. At these checkpoints troopers will be targeting impaired drivers, checking for properly restrained adults and children and observing for any other safety violations. Traffic Safety Checkpoints for Boyle County Old US 127 at Airport Road KY 37 / 4 miles south […]
Irvine woman extricated from vehicle after accident on Red House Road
According to Madison County Sheriff Mike Coyle, Sheriff Deputies responded to the area of 2925 Red House Road in reference to a two-vehicle injury collision Wednesday August 31, 2022. The initial investigation states Skylan Ballard, age 20, of Irvine KY was operating a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze east bound on Red House Rd. Ballard stated she […]
NBA Player Pleads Guilty on Marijuana Charge Here in Richmond
By Copelin Petersen The Charlotte Hornets player Montrezl Harrell has pled guilty to possession of marijuana. Harrell was caught with marijuana last May during a traffic stop here in Richmond. Today in Madison District court Harrell Plead guilty to charges of possession of marijuana, with conditions that, should he get into anymore legal trouble during […]
Berea College to provide over 1 million to flood ravaged east Kentucky
President Lyle Roelofs today announced that Berea College will make substantial funds available to eastern Kentucky counties impacted by last month’s devastating flooding. The flooding affected 8,000 residents in the region. We will hear from President Roelofs about this initiative on our “LIVE at FIVE news cast on WBON-TV9 today. The funds—expected to total more […]
Lancaster woman jailed for criminal trespassing
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department arrested Amber Longhibler age 44 of Lancaster, on Saturday night August 27, 2022 around 11 PM. The arrest occurred in a business parking lot off US 25 approximately 4 miles South of London after deputies were dispatched to a trespass complaint there. When they arrived, deputies say she had left […]
