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Laurel deputies find intoxicated Corbin woman standing in middle of Beatty Ave.

A complaint about a woman walking in the middle of Beatty Ave. in Corbin early Friday morning led to the arrest of a Corbin woman on drug possession charges. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies charged Rachel L. Smith, 32, with first-degree possession of a controlled substance –...

Laurel County Sheriff’s Department warns of multiple phone scams

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a number of phone scams that are circulating in the area. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s public affairs officer, said six different scams have been most frequently reported. The scams include: The caller is posing...

Suspect claims cash was legit; he is victim of police brutality

An Illinois man whom area law enforcement arrested on drug trafficking and possession charges early Tuesday morning, claims he was the victim of police brutality. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...

Laurel deputies, Williamsburg Police seize marijuana, meth, cash Tuesday

What began as an investigation into a suspicious vehicle outside of a north Corbin business early Tuesday morning, resulted in the arrest of an Illinois man on drug trafficking charges and the seizure of a large amount of marijuana, methamphetamine and a duffle bag full of cash...

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies asking for public’s help to locate missing man

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man. According to deputies, Josh Milesko, 20, was last seen Monday afternoon at his residence off of West Osborne Lane near London. Milesko was last seen wearing a black shirt and red...

Lily man arrested for attempting to shove stolen items under fence outside Walmart lawn and garden center

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a Lily man was shoplifting at the Corbin Walmart by attempting to push the stolen items under the fence surrounding the law and garden area of the store Friday afternoon. Joshua P. Baker, 26, was charged with theft by unlawful taking –...

Three Lily residents charged with child abuse Thursday

Three Lily residents are facing child abuse charges after Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies reported finding two children at one residence where they located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and another child living in a house with poor living conditions Thursday. Melissa...

Clay County woman arrested after deputies find her passed out in running vehicle near Lily

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Manchester woman early Sunday morning after finding her passed out in her vehicle near Lily. Amanda J. Wells, 37, was charged with one count of operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the department’s...

Keavy man charged with threatening to cut his mother’s throat

A Keavy man was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly threatened to cut his mother’s throat. Joshua C. Davidson, 25, is facing charges of third-degree terroristic threatening, second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing and resisting arrest. Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, the...

Complaint leads to two drug trafficking arrests at north Corbin motel Saturday

Two people were arrested on drug trafficking charges early Saturday morning following a complaint of possible drug activity at a north Corbin motel room. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested William Kelly Searight, 43, of Lexington, and April L. Messer, 37, of Cannon after...