Berea Men Behind Bars After Allegedly Putting Dog Shock Collar on 4-Year-Old
Two men are now behind bars in the Madison County Detention center after the allegedly put a shock collar meant for a dog on a child as punishment. According to the Sheriff’s Department, 42-year-old Theodore Sampson and 35-year-old Luke Sampson, both of Berea, were taken into custody for putting the device on a 4 year […]
Two Men Attempt to Infiltrate Berea College Campus Buildings
Berea College campus security has issued an alert for students today. Two suspicious men were allegedly seen entering a campus building, Dana Hall. College officials and police report that the two men tried to go through a front door of Bingham Hall as well. According to Berea College Public Safety, the due diligence of the […]
Police Need Help Locating Missing Teen
The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. According to their Facebook page, 14 year old Parker Rion has not been seen since Feburary 26th. He was last said to be at his grandfather’s house in Danville. Parker is described as a 5 foot 8 inch white male […]
Identity Released in Today’s Deadly Wreck
According to Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, a one vehicle wreck at mile marker 84.8 on i75 NB resulted in the death of a man from Tennessee. Coroner reports that the man has been identified as Randy Houldridge from Maryville, Tennessee. He was 61 years old. Apparently, according to witnesses, he hit a rock embankment […]
One Dead Following Madison County I75 Wreck
One person is now dead following an accident on i75 in Madison County. According to police reports, the accident occurred around 8:30 this morning near the 84 mile marker, where a car apparently flipped. The car hit a rock wall and went off the road before turning upside down. Luckily, no other vehicles were involved, […]
Woman and two children airlifted with severe burns following Corbin fire
A woman and two children had to be airlifted to the University of Cincinnati hospital and a man was taken to the University of Kentucky hospital from the scene of a house fire in Corbin today. According to news reports, all suffered severe burns during the incident. It happened around 8.30 AM at a home […]
Identity of Suspect Who Cut Man’s Neck in Berea Released, in Custody
The name of the suspect who allegedly cut a man on the neck and assaulted him in Berea at Circle K Friday night has been released. According to Berea Police, 20 year old Caleb Hendrickson was charged with 1st degree assault after he allegedly cut the victim following an altercation in the gas station parking […]
Flooding Video and Pictures Sent in By Viewers
Thank you to viewers for sending us even more flood footage from around the Central Kentucky Area. These are from Madison County, the first at the Kentucky river taken from Old Richmond Rd, and the second two are from Slate Lick in Berea.
Richmond Man Allegedly Sexually Abuses Minor
A 59 year old man was arrested in Richmond yesterday afternoon for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Richmond Police Department received a complaint from Social Services in reference to the 10-year-old juvenile complaining about Stephen Wieloszynski. The abuse allegedly has been occurring for two years. There were six separate incidents disclosed at the Children’s Advocacy […]
2 Dead in Crash Near Frankfort
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Emergency crews were on the scene Monday morning after a three-vehicle crash killed three people on Interstate Highway 64. Authorities said the crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-64 near mile marker 55. Officials said a truck was stopped on a bridge for unknown reason […]
Man Barricades Self in Home on Letcher Avenue
Current situation on Letcher Ave in Richmond. Avoid the area as a man is having medical issues, according to police, and will not come out of his home. Police tell WBONtv that there are no lights or sirens, and no immediate danger. However, the roadway is blocked to traffic at this moment.
Suspect in Police Chase Found Dead
The suspect found dead off Concord road is presumed to be the same man that evaded the police last Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. See Story Here The Madison County Coroner has identified the body as that of 39-year-old Sinclair Johnson from Madison County. His body is to be sent for autopsy. At this time, the cause […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Body Identified As Missing Girl Amanda Bailey
Madison County Sheriff’s Office has positively identified the body that was found on a farm yesterday as 26 year old Amanda Bailey of Winchester. Officials report that this is now an open death investigation. The Madison County Sheriff’s office is still in charge of the investigation.
Sheriff’s Office Reports on Female Body Found in Madison County
Coroner Cornelison reports that a body of a female was found that could be connected to the case of a missing Richmond girl Amanda Bailey. Identification, manner, and cause of death are still unknown. He has sent the body off for an autopsy in Frankfort, and there will be no conclusive answers until tomorrow morning. […]
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 […]
Monday News Brief 1/28/19: Incest in Richmond, Spurlock Suspects Interviewed, Dog Kills Clark Co. Woman, Beer Fight
Monday News Brief 1/28/19: Incest in Richmond, Spurlock Suspects Interviewed, Dog Kills Clark Co. Woman, Beer Fight
BREAKING: Men Connected to Spurlock Disappearance Identified, Questioned
From the Richmond Police Department: UPDATE 01/28/2019 The three men last seen with Savannah Spurlock have been identified and questioned. No one has been charged with any criminal offense at this time. We are continuing our search for Savannah and appreciate everything the public and the media have done to assist in our efforts. There […]
Richmond Father Charged with Incest with Daughter, Allegedly Fathered Her Children
A 37 year old Richmond dad is now charged with Incest after officials found out that he had allegedly molested and raped his oldest daughter for years when she was underage. Reports from Social Services stated that the oldest biological daughter had two children and that her dad, Jason Adams was the father of both […]
