PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The prosecutor in the Amber Spradlin murder case is pushing for limits to one defendant’s visits to the restaurant he co-owns. Earlier this month, Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner filed a motion asking for guidance on whether it is appropriate for Michael McKinney…
Read MoreVIRGIE, Ky. — A Pike County woman is dead, following a crash Monday evening. It happened just after 6 p.m. on Penny Highway, at Virgie. Kentucky State Police says Susan Belcher was driving a 2013 Jeep Cherokee along the road, when she crossed the center line and struck a 2017 Kia Sorento driven…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The attorney for a Prestonsburg dentist charged in connection with the Amber Spradlin murder has responded to a prosecution request for additional clarification about his work-release requirements, and he agrees that more clarity is needed. Spradlin’s body was found in the…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pikeville man was arrested Monday evening, charged with possession of child pornography. Lonnie James Maynard, 53, was arrested at his home by Kentucky State Police just after 5:30 and charged with 10 counts of possession of child porn. The charge carries a potential sentence…
Read MoreMcDOWELL, Ky. — Two Floyd County man were arrested after leading police on a chase on a snow-covered road, which ended with the discovery of stolen mine equipment in their truck. A state trooper patrolling in McDowell ran a plate on a truck and discovered the driver had his license suspended for…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man arrested on drug charges in Floyd County last year has now seen his case bumped up to federal court. Back on Aug. 26, a sheriff’s deputy spotted Keith Long, 30, of Wolfpit Branch, driving along U.S. 23 at Harold, towing a pressure washer. The deputy noted…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A prison guard at the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Martin County has pleaded guilty to federal charges related a prison policy to abuse inmates seeking protection. Terry Melvin, who worked at the prison as a lieutenant, pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy against rights and…
Read MoreKIMPER, Ky. — A Pike County man is facing a felony theft charge, after police say they found him with more than $100,000 worth mine equipment at his house. Kentucky State Police received a call Jan. 18 from the night watchman at McCoy Elkhorn Coal, located at Kimper. The guard reported a man who…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pike County man arrested when police responding to a panic alarm found him with a sizable amount of fentanyl is now facing a federal drug charge. Pikeville Police responded to the alarm on Carter Drive Aug. 16. There, they found Randy Keathley, 56, in his truck outside. He explained…
Read MoreHUDDY, Ky. — A report of a shooting has resulted in a Pike County man being arrested for assault and numerous counts of drug trafficking. Kentucky State Police troopers were dispatched to the shooting at Forest Trace Apartments, at Huddy. There, they determined that Carson Jones, 45, of Stone,…
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