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Child porn case to be heard by grand jury

A Williamsburg man facing nearly two dozen child porn charges will have his case heard by a Whitley County grand jury next month.  Tanner Isaiah Caine Petrey, 24, appeared in Whitley District Court for a scheduled preliminary hearing Monday morning, though no testimony was...

Grand Jury indicts Lexington woman in connection to May shoplifting incident that led to vehicle pursuit

A Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Lexington woman Monday in connection with a May incident where she allegedly shoplifted from the Williamsburg Walmart before leading police on a vehicle pursuit that reached a speed of 100 mph before ending just inside Tennessee, according...
Posted On 17 Jul 2024

Whitley County Grand Jury indicts Knoxville man, who allegedly poured gas on girlfriend then flicked lighter

A Whitley County grand jury indicted a Knoxville man Monday morning for trying to kill his girlfriend in late May by allegedly pouring a gas and oil mixture on her and then flicking a lighter attempting to set her on fire, according to court documents. A Whitley County Grand Jury...
Posted On 17 Jul 2024

Whitley Co. Grand Jury hands down five drug-related indictments

A Whitley County grand jury returned a pair of drug-related indictments against a Rockholds man Monday morning. 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
Posted On 21 Jun 2024

Bowling continues crackdown on Whitley County bail jumpers

34th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling, who represents Whitley and McCreary counties, is continuing a crackdown on people, who are charged with a crime but don’t show back up for court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Knuckles indicted for assaulting five corrections officers

The Whitley County Grand Jury handed down five assault indictments Monday morning in connection with an alleged April attack on corrections officers at the Whitley County Detention Center. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 19 Jun 2024

Tennessee man accused of attempting to light girlfriend on fire to have case presented to a Whitley Co. grand jury

The case against a Knoxville man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend before dousing her with a flammable liquid and attempting to set her on fire will have his case presented to a Whitley County grand jury. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Whitley County Grand Jury issues nine drug-related indictments

The Whitley County Grand Jury issued its regular monthly report Monday, and indicted nine people on drug-related charges, including: 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
Posted On 23 May 2024

Grand Jury indicts two for possessing matter with a sexual performance by a minor

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted two people in separate cases Monday morning in connection with possession of matter containing a sexual performance by a minor charges following separate Kentucky State Police (KSP) investigations. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 22 May 2024

Corbin man indicted on child sexual exploitation related offenses

The Whitley County Grand Jury indicted a Corbin man Monday morning on charges related to matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. 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
Posted On 17 Apr 2024