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Knox/Laurel County deputies recover three pounds of crystal meth, make three arrests

Three people were arrested Sunday after Knox and Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found three pounds of methamphetamine, two of which were hidden inside a children’s playhouse Deputies arrested, John Douglas Helton, 44, and Nursilla Anita Helton-Fox, 39, both of Gray, along with...

Gray man found with meth, cocaine, pills, and stolen merchandise

A Gray man was arrested Wednesday at the Corbin Walmart after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies found methamphetamine, cocaine, assorted drug paraphernalia, and almost $250 worth of stolen items on his person. Joseph Ray Middleton, 40, is facing charges of first-degree trafficking...

Complaint leads Knox County deputies to make drug bust in Gray

Two Gray residents were among three people arrested Monday morning after Knox County Sheriff’s deputies discovered bags of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a rifle at a residence. Deputy William Stewart, the department’s public affairs officer, said...

Knox deputies use Taser to end vehicle, foot pursuit in Gray

A dramatic series of events led to the arrest of Charles Douglas Tuttle, 47, of Gray, on Tuesday. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies were standing on the side of the road at Sam Parker and US 25E and, reportedly, observed Tuttle turn onto Sam Parker Road. According to an arrest...

Corbin man accused of punching 6-year-old

A Corbin man is facing child abuse and domestic violence charges after he allegedly hit his girlfriend with a broom and punched her 6-year-old son Saturday night. Dallas Lawson, 27,  was arrested on charges of first-degree criminal abuse of a child 12 years or younger, and...

Four volunteer fire departments respond to Gray trailer fire Thursday

West Knox and Lily firefighter started out what proved to be a busy Thursday morning as part of a four-department effort against a trailer fire in Gray. Firefighters were called to the scene on South Ky. 233 off of U.S. 25E at about 8:10 a.m. “It was fully involved when we pulled...

Knox deputies responding to drug complaint find heroin, pills

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Gray residence following a complaint of drug activity Sunday and arrested a woman after finding heroin, pills, and a glass smoking pipe. Lisa Marie Garland, 30, of Gray is facing charges of first-degree possession of a controlled...

Gray man arrested in 2017 case of unlawfully imprisoning minors

A Gray man is behind bars in connection with a 2017 case in which police say he kept two minors inside his apartment against their will. According to his arrest citation, Sonny Drummonds, 41, of Gray, picked up two male juveniles at the Circle K Store in Corbin on Oct. 12, 2017....

Gray woman charged with second-degree assault

A fight that resulted in a broken tooth has led to an assault charge against a Gray woman that is punishable by up to ten years in prison. Knox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joanne Blackwood, 52, on one count of second-degree assault stemming from a fight with her...

UPDATE: Remains found in Gray identified as missing Corbin man

The human remains found Monday night in Gray have been identified as a Corbin man, but investigators are still working to determine a cause of death. Kentucky State Police Master Trooper Shane Jacobs, public affairs officer at Post 10 in Harlan, said the deceased is Adam Keith...