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Joint response by Laurel Co. deputies, vehicle enforcement results in arrest for trafficking heroin, meth

A joint investigation by Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies led to the seizure of almost 1.5 ounces of heroin and 10 ounces of methamphetamine Friday afternoon. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today,...

One person killed after tractor-trailer collides with pickup truck on I-75

One person was killed Tuesday morning when a tractor-trailer truck crossed the median on Interstate 75 near Williamsburg and collided, head-on, with a pickup truck. Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Public Affairs Officer Steve Douglas said the...

Local commercial vehicle enforcement duo provides life-saving assistance to motorist

Two Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement staff members at the Laurel County weigh station stepped up Friday to serve and protect the life of a private vehicle motorist who was in the midst of a medical emergency. CVE Officer Steve Douglas, public...

UPDATE: Overturned propane truck blocking Hightop Road has been righted; Officials expect road to be closed until after 5 p.m.

UPDATE: The propane truck that overturned on Highstop Road Friday afternoon has been righted. A heavy duty tow truck was able to pull the truck back onto its wheels at approximately 3:15 p.m. Officials with Whitley County E911 said it would be about 5 p.m. before the road was...

Traffic stop leads police to wanted man in stolen vehicle

A traffic stop Thursday morning led Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers to a man wanted in North Carolina on assault and auto theft charges. Officer Steve Douglas arrested Michael Brandon Holmes, 40, of Tabor City following the traffic stop...

Local Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Steve Douglas participates in Special Olympics torch relay

Local Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Steve Douglas was called upon for a special detail last Friday as he was given the opportunity to participate in the torch relay to mark the opening of the 2019 Special Olympics Kentucky State Games. Douglas, a 17-year veteran, and...