Man flees, nearly hitting RPD officer this morning, identified and sought
Richmond Police officials are seeking the whereabouts of this man, George Anthony Walker Jr. (27) of Richmond. Mr. Walker is wanted for fleeing and evading police 1st degree, wanton endangerment of a police officer 1st degree, and various other charges. Early this Sunday July 24, 2022, around 05:45 AM, RPD states Mr. Walker was traffic […]
Foul play now suspected in womans death in Mckee
On July 23, 2022 around 8:33 p.m., the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, received a call from Jackson County 911 requesting investigative assistance in regards to a deceased female located inside of a residence on Rice Hill Road in McKee. Kentucky State Police Troopers and Detectives, along with the Jackson County Coroner’s Office responded to […]
Paranoid Episode Leads To Alleged Child Neglect Case
Earlier this week on Monday Richmond police were dispatched to a shots fired call in the Westover Avenue area. The caller advised Police that an alleged Male suspect kicked the door in of a residence and fired a single shot inside the house. According to the citation, Police arrived at the residence but couldn’t get […]
EKU to retain Jane Worthington as Head Softball Coach
In an official release from Eastern Kentucky University today, the athletic department announced the results of the investigative review into the softball program. The decision was made to retain Jane Worthington as EKU’s head softball coach. The investigation, which began immediately following allegations made in a July 4th Twitter post by a former softball student-athlete, […]
Arrests made in largest drug bust in Laurel County Sheriff Departments history
Laurel County Sheriff John Root informs WBON-TV that the ordeal first described as a hostage situation Monday, has led to an enormous drug seizure, and the arrest of five people. Undercover officers have been working the case and scheduled a drug buy this week that ended up at the 49’er Truck Stop off of I-75 […]
Top ’10’ new KSP mascot name suggestions announced, voting ends tomorrow
The ‘Top 10’ name suggestions have been selected in the Kentucky State Police “name our new mascot contest” and any you can now vote to determine the winning name. The voting will be available through tomorrow July 21. KSP will then reveal the mascot’s name during Trooper Island Camp, Inc. Appreciation Day. KSP says the […]
Richmond man arrested on robbery charge after multiple police pursuits
On the morning of July 10th, Richmond Police responded to a Turpin Drive residence to investigate an alleged robbery. Police say the victim reported the male suspect forcibly took money from her and, while fleeing the scene, struck her with a vehicle causing visible injuries. The victim identified the suspect as 51 year-old William D. Jones […]
10-year-old girl nearly abducted today in London, suspect sought
A parent’s worst nightmare almost developed today in Laurel County. Sheriff John Root is reporting that around 4 pm today, the London-Laurel County Communications Center received a report of a possible attempted kidnapping on a trail near the Holly Bay Campground. The report goes on to say that a ten-year-old female child was walking on […]
Trivia Night at Elmwood Mansion for EKU Alum!
Trivia Night at Elmwood Mansion is back! The annual EKU Trivia Night will give EKU alumni and friends the chance to tests their knowledge again fellow former and current colonels. You can Enjoy a summer evening on the Elmwood lawn where you can tour the estate, compete to win prizes, and connect with your Colonel […]
Madison County Home Owner Holds Living Room Trespasser at Gunpoint
The Richmond Police Department responded to a call around the Lowery Heights area in Richmond this past weekend in regards to a male subject trespassing in a women’s living room. The suspect, later identified as Justice Gardener was standing in the roadway at the intersection of Earleen Court and Lowery Heights when authorities arrived. According […]
Some BMU customers impacted by planned water leak repair tomorrow
Berea Municipal Utilities will be repairing a water leak in the area of Chestnut St & Lester St tomorrow, July 20th from 9:00am to approximately 3:00pm. There is a possibility customers impacted will experience a temporary interruption in water service during this time. The impacted area is outlined on the feature image.
Details of today’s fatal collision in Whitley Co.
Around 11:53 AM today, the Kentucky State Police, London Post responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate I-75 Northbound at the 23-mile marker in Whitley County. The initial investigation indicates that a 2002 GMC Pickup operated by Russell E. Helton 58 years old of Woodbine, KY, was traveling north on Interstate I-75, […]
Richmond Police seek suspects in local theft case
Do you know or recognize these individuals? The Richmond Police Department wants to speak with them about a theft at a local business. More photos of the man and the vehicle involveled below. Please contact Officer Faulkner via email at efaulkner@richmond.ky.us or call at 859-624-4776.
Night paving in downtown Richmond starting (UPDATED) Wednesday
Main Street in downtown Richmond will be re-paved by the Allen Company beginning Wednesday July 20th. The work will be performed from 7 PM to 7 AM. Areas affected will be from near the Richmond Cemetery gate westward to in front of Arlington. Lanes will be closed at times and one should expect delays during […]
Irvine man suffers injuries in Friday night wreck near Madison Co. line
In a follow up on the single vehicle injury accident WBON-TV covered Friday night. The incident occured on the Madison/Estill County line where, according to an eye witness, a truck left the roadway and came to rest in a tree line on the Old Waco Loop Road. Madison County Sheriff’s Department confirms the driver, Brandon […]
Traffic Stop Escalates Into Drug Bust For Richmond Man
Earlier this past weekend, Richmond Police reported observing a white 1999 Ford Mustang turning right onto Lexington road without coming to a full stop. After reportedly following the car, the vehicle allegedly made a turn without using its turning signal. Upon contact with the driver, identified as 56-year-old Woodie Henson, he reportedly had no valid […]
Richmond Women Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
On Friday July 15th, a Richmond woman, Elizabeth Issacs, was arrested in relation to a warrant for her arrest. Issacs was the passenger in a vehicle reported to Richmond police as stolen. During a traffic stop Issacs gave permission to an officer to search the vehicle for the keys. When searching the vehicle, a deputy […]
Wbontv Weekend Lock-up 7-18-22
Suspects in custody after reported hostage situation at Laurel County fuel center
An arrest has been made this morning after a tense matter at the 49’er Truck Stop in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office, an undercover operation was planned for some time to make a major drug purchase at the popular fuel center off I-75 at exit 49. The deal was to go […]
Women reported missing in London
**UPDATE** Both have been found safe Two women are reported missing in Laurel County. Both were last seen in London around midnight Friday, July 15. Erica Ritchie age 21 is an austistic white female, 5′ 8″ and around 235 pounds with brown hair below shoulder length. The other woman is 42-year-old Loretta Eversole, 5′ 4″ […]
Stanton woman charged with drugs, stolen vehicle
A woman from Stanton was taken into custody Tuesday, July 12 in Berea on heroin trafficking and public intoxication charges. According to police reports, on July 12, an officer with the Berea Police Department responded to Peggy Flatts Road after a report of a truck was blocking the roadway with its lights on. Shannon Charles […]
Enersys expansion expected to bring 80 new jobs to Richmond
Today Richmond’s Enersys held the grand opening of the Company’s expanded Richmond, Distribution Center. Local officials, including Richmond Mayor, Robert Blythe, and City Manager, Rob Minerich, joined EnerSys® for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this special milestone. The new 195,000 square foot distribution center will create about 80 new jobs in the community and improve the […]
Two new telecommunicators coming to KSP Post 7 Richmond
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced six telecommunicators, representing five posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy and are ready to begin answering the call for assistance to both citizens and law enforcement throughout the commonwealth. “Congratulations to our recent graduates from the KSP Telecommunications Academy,” […]
Resurfacing planned for Main Street/US 25 in Richmond next week
Resurfacing for Main Street/US 25 in Richmond. The project will include; milling the entire roadway, replacing traffic (signal) loops as deemed necessary and repaving. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the work will take place starting Tuesday evening, July 19 through Tuesday evening, August 2/Wednesday morning, August 3 – 7 p.m. each evening […]
Help identify individual sought by Richmond Police
Do you recognize the man in these photos? Richmond Police Department would like to speak to him about a recent theft at a local business. Please contact Officer Faulkner via email at efaulkner@richmond.ky.us or call at 859-624-4776.
