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Update: W’burg man charged with two counts of attempted murder after ramming police vehicle

A Williamsburg man, who is accused of trying to kill Whitley County Sheriff Danny Moses and Chief Deputy Tim Baker by ramming their police vehicle with his car, head on, on March 8, is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $250,000 cash bond as he awaits...
Posted On 09 Mar 2022

Intoxicated man leads police on high-speed I-75 chase

A Lexington man charged with being intoxicated and fleeing from Kentucky State Police on Interstate 75 in Whitley County Saturday afternoon will appear in Whitley District Court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to send the case to the...

W’burg man pleads guilty to trying to kill officer with vehicle

A Williamsburg man, who tried to run over a Kentucky State Police trooper nearly 20 months ago before being subsequently shot by another trooper, will have a quite a bit of time behind bars to think about his mistake. Randy Sullivan pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted murder....
Posted On 28 Jan 2022

Woodbine man charged in connection with vehicle, foot pursuit

It took some time, but Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Estep found the Woodbine man wanted in connection with a vehicle and foot pursuit on Oct. 14 Michael Elliott, 28, was charged with first-degree fleeing or evading police – motor vehicle, second-degree fleeing or evading...

Whitley Co. Grand Jury indicts Corbin man charged with assaulting police officer

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday morning for assaulting a police officer during a pursuit. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 20 Oct 2021

Corbin police arrest man for assaulting homeowner

A Corbin man was arrested early Monday morning after, police say he hit a homeowner in the head with a flashlight as he attempted to elude officers by barging into the man’s home. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

Gray arrested for intoxication at school, her boyfriend denies allegations

A Gray woman is facing public intoxication, resisting arrest and other charges after police say that she showed up at a local school recently while under the influence. Her boyfriend is painting a different picture of what happened saying she was having a medical problem at the...
Posted On 01 Sep 2021

Ohio woman indicted for leading police on chase in stolen vehicle while impaired

A Whitley County grand jury indicted an Ohio woman Monday morning for allegedly leading Williamsburg police on a vehicle pursuit last month in a stolen truck while she was intoxicated. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021

Police chase ends when motorcycle runs out of gas

A Williamsburg man remains incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center following a recent motorcycle pursuit with police that ended after his vehicle ran out of gas, according to court documents and jail records. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...
Posted On 23 Jun 2021

Two arrested after vehicle, foot pursuit in W’burg

Williamsburg police arrested a Williamsburg duo early Monday morning following a brief vehicle pursuit and foot chase. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us
Posted On 26 May 2021