WHEELWRIGHT, Ky. — A Kansas woman is facing criminal charges in Floyd County, after she was allegedly found with contraband outside of the Wheelwright prison, then found with more when she was taken to jail. Kentucky State Police arrested Valance Naweza, 21, of Kansas City, Kans., after a guard…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Pikeville woman who was suspected of shoplifting made matters worse for herself by allegedly leading police on a chase. Pikeville Police were called to Walmart around 11 p.m. Sunday over a report that Savanna Compton, 29, was suspected of shoplifting and had fled from the store.…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — The on-again, off-again federal drug trial of a Pike County man appears off again, as he has once again asked to enter a guilty plea. Christopher Springfield, 43, of Pikeville, was arrested back in May after Kentucky State Police raided his home and reported finding large amounts…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The man accused of killing Amber Spradlin will see his bond remain at $5 million, the judge in the case ruled Monday afternoon. Spradlin’s body was found in the Arkansas Creek home of Dr. Michael McKinney on June 18, 2023. She had been stabbed at least 12 times in the neck…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — Police called to investigate a shoplifting complaint over less than $16 ended up taking the suspect to jail on felony assault and drug trafficking charges. Pikeville Police were called to Walmart Friday night after store security reported that Lori Fields, 64, of Pinsonfork, attempted…
Read MoreROXANA, Ky. — The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has given the go-ahead for a new federal prison to be constructed in Letcher County. BOP Director Collette Peters published her agency’s decision to move forward with the purchase of 500 acres at Roxana for the purpose of building a $500 million medium-security…
Read MoreElection Day is just eight days away, and one local race is entering uncharted territory, as candidates scramble for a place in the state legislature. Two weeks ago, Democratic challenger David Suhr withdrew from the 29th District state Senate race, due to active duty requirements in the military. That…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A federal grand jury has charged a man with distributing fentanyl in Letcher County. Estevean Michael Angelo Brooks is charged with one count of distributing more than 40 grams of the drug in April of 2023, and one count of distributing a smaller amount the following month. If…
Read MorePIKEVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man who was arrested on drug charges in Magoffin County last year has now seen his case moved up to federal court. Robert Pilgrim, 35, was arrested in August of 2023 and charged with trafficking in meth, fentanyl and cocaine. His case remained at a standstill until…
Read MorePRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A response filed Wednesday in the Amber Spradlin murder case is providing the public with its first look at the evidence against M.K. McKinney, the man accused of killing her. Spradlin’s body was found at the McKinney family home on June 18, 2023. It has been previously reported…
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