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Corbin man facing assault, unlawful imprisonment charges

A Corbin man is facing assault and unlawful imprisonment charges after a woman showed up at the Corbin Walmart asking for help Wednesday afternoon. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Elmo Carroll, 35, following an investigation that began when the female subject stated...

Couple found with dead body in their home, turn down plea offers, opt for jury trial

A southern Whitley County couple, who were found with a dead body in their bedroom and blood on them more than two years ago, has turned down plea deals offered to them by the prosecution and are instead opting for a jury trial, which is scheduled to start in mid-November. Chris...
Posted On 31 Oct 2019

W’burg police focus on drug trafficking at local motels

A Tennessee man, who allegedly ran from police while handcuffed, was arrested at a Williamsburg motel early Tuesday morning on charges ranging from escape to unlawful imprisonment. Williamsburg Police Officer Justin Taylor arrested Jason C. Johnson, 36, of Athens, about 3:41 a.m....
Posted On 18 Oct 2019

Nov. 19 trial date set for couple accused of murder

A southern Whitley County couple, who have been in jail since July 24, 2017, accused of beating a woman to death, are scheduled to stand trial this fall after apparently both rejected plea deals. Chris James Lowe, 40, and Lori Mattie, 39, are charged with murder and first-degree...
Posted On 06 Sep 2019

Corbin man indicted in connection with April high-speed chase

A Corbin man arrested in April after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase across the back roads through Gray, Lily and Corbin, while holding a woman against her will was indicted Friday in Knox County. Joshua K. Grigsby, 29, is facing charges of first-degree unlawful...

Knox Grand Jury indicts Corbin man in connection with April police chase

The Knox County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Friday, who was arrested in April after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase across the back roads through Gray, Lily and Corbin while holding a woman against her will. Joshua K. Grigsby, 29, is facing charges of...

Deputies answer call about man allegedly standing on van holding a hammer

A Williamsburg man was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly standing on a van with a hammer. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Foley arrested Jessie M. Robbins, 32, of Brown’s Creek Road, about 10:44 p.m. and charged him with second-degree unlawful imprisonment,...
Posted On 11 Jul 2019

Corbin man arrested for assaulting, imprisoning woman

A Corbin man was arrested Tuesday at the Corbin Walmart where his girlfriend reportedly fled after being held against her will for several days. Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Elmo Clinton Carroll, 35, on charges of second-degree unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree...

Corbin man facing multiple counts of attempted murder of a police officer

A Corbin man was arrested Monday morning on charges that he held a woman against her will, and led police on a high-speed chase across the back roads through Gray, Lily and Corbin that almost proved fatal for several officers. Joshua K. Grigsby, 29, was taken into custody...

Three accused of kidnapping 16-year-old, locking her in Uhaul

A Corbin trio is facing kidnapping, human trafficking, unlawful imprisonment and other charges for allegedly locking a teen in the back of a U-Haul truck and driving to Cincinnati. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...