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Woodbine man one of two arrested with meth, pills, drug paraphernalia Monday

A Woodbine man was one of two people arrested for possession of methamphetamine after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a Keavy business early Monday morning. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer,...

Laurel County deputies investigating damaged gravestones

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find the individual who vandalized a cemetery in the western part of the county Friday night. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said the suspect drove a large pickup truck through...

W’burg man charged with strangling, assaulting ex-girlfriend

A Williamsburg man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman in Laurel County. Larry W. Turner, 34, was arrested following an investigation by Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies into a disturbance complaint on North Stewart Road in north Corbin....

Corbin man charged with possession of heroin following traffic stop

A Corbin man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies discovered him in possession of suspected heroin, marijuana and pills. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said Deputy Justin Taylor arrested Andrew D. Jackson,...

Front loader stolen in Indiana located in Lily

A front end loader that had been stolen out of Indiana was recovered on Oct. 29 in the Lily area. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly located the Caterpillar 988b, valued at $50,000 to $60,000 in the lot of a business on U.S. 25. “We got a tip that it was there,” said...

Marion County woman charged with assaulting Laurel County deputy, damaging police cruiser

A Marion County woman, who was involved in a traffic collision Saturday afternoon in north Corbin Saturday afternoon was arrested for allegedly threatening by standers, damaging a police cruiser while en route to the Laurel County Correctional Center, and assaulting a deputy....

Stolen Caterpillar loader located in Lily Thursday morning

A front end loader that had been stolen out of Indiana was recovered Thursday morning in the Lily area. Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly located the Caterpillar 988b, valued at $50,000 to $60,000 in the lot of a business on U.S. 25. “We got a tip that it was there,”...

Laurel County Sheriff’s Department seizes meth, heroin during north Corbin traffic stop

A traffic stop in north Corbin Tuesday morning led to the discovery of a quantity of methamphetamine and heroin. 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

Knox, Laurel County deputies seize pound of meth

A joint effort between Laurel and Knox County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of three Louisville residents and the seizure of approximately one pound of methamphetamine Thursday night. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

North Corbin man charged with wanton endangerment over shots fired in crowded neighborhood

A north Corbin man was charged with two counts of wanton endangerment for allegedly firing a rifle in a crowded neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Christopher S. West, 28 at a residence off of Appaloosa trail, off of North Ky. 1223. Deputy...