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Belk loss prevention tackles, fights with alleged shoplifter

An accused shoplifter upped the charge to robbery after police say she attempted to force her way past a Belk loss prevention officer before she was tackled at the door Saturday night. Erica L. Ragland, 18, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is facing charges of second-degree robbery and...

Police need public’s help identifying robbery suspect

Williamsburg police are asking for the publics’ assistance to located a man, who robbed a Dollar General store late Friday evening. Shortly before 10 p.m., a black male wearing all black clothing entered the Dollar General store, which is located at 1678 South US25W. Williamsburg...
Posted On 24 Sep 2018

Update: Man fatally shot by police identified

One man is dead following an officer involved shooting early Monday morning in southern Whitley County. Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley has identified the deceased as Ronald W. Leach, 29, of Fairfield, Tennessee. Kentucky State Police list Leach’s address as Jellico,...
Posted On 24 Sep 2018

KSP trooper involved in fatal Whitley Co. shooting

One man is dead following an officer involved shooting early Monday morning in southern Whitley County. About 1:26 a.m., Kentucky State Police from Post 11 in London received a call from Whitley County 911 about a male subject threatening harm to his one-year-old child inside a...
Posted On 24 Sep 2018