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Chase that began with a vehicle ends with a boat

Corbin police needed an assist in the form of a boat from the Corbin Fire Department in order to apprehend a Lexington man, who allegedly fled police in a motor vehicle Sunday evening before he jumped into Laurel Lake and swam for more than half a mile, according to arrest...
Posted On 03 Jul 2024

Jury verdict convicting W’Burg attorney of DUI upheld by circuit court judge

James Wren, II, 68, was hoping to overturn a February verdict made by a jury in Whitley District Court that found him guilty on charges of DUI and reckless driving, though his attempt fell flat, with a judge affirming the decision made by the trial court. Read this story and more...

London man indicted for allegedly shooting at police officers during high-speed chase

A London man, who allegedly shot at police officers after leading them on a high-speed pursuit last month, has been indicted on 20 charges by a Laurel County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Keavy man accused of brandishing firearm during police pursuit indicted by Knox County grand jury

A Keavy man has been indicted by a Knox County grand jury in connection to a pursuit with police earlier this month in which the man was allegedly brandishing a gun. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...

Wren seeks to have guilty verdict overturned in case of DUI and reckless driving

The Williamsburg attorney convicted on DUI and reckless driving charges following a two-day trial last month is seeking to have the verdict overturned, according to court documents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...

DUI trial for W’Burg attorney expected to begin Thursday

The jury trial for a Williamsburg attorney accused of driving under the influence on his way to court for the second day of a jury trial last summer is expected to proceed as scheduled Thursday, though there is a slight chance it could be continued and moved outside Whitley...

Update: New York man leads several police agencies on chase from W’burg to Berea

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information since it was first posted on July 6). A New York man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center after allegedly leading police officers from several agencies on a three-county pursuit late...
Posted On 06 Jul 2023

Corbin man accused of fleeing scene of crash with RTEC bus

Knox County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Corbin man in connection with a Valentine’s Day accident that sent five people inside a RTEC Transportation vehicle to the hospital. Photo by Trevor Sherman Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 22 Feb 2023

Gray woman charged with DUI at house fire

An investigation into a suspicious structure fire late Thursday afternoon in Knox County resulted in the arrest of a Gray woman on an unrelated DUI charge, according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Department release. About 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, Knox County deputies responded to a...
Posted On 09 Feb 2023
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58-mile I-75 vehicle chase ends near Corbin

A 58-mile police pursuit on I-75 spanning four counties ended Tuesday afternoon near Corbin shortly after a Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy deployed spike strips to disable the suspect’s tires, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 16 Mar 2022