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Body found near KY-TN state line Wednesday identified

On Wednesday afternoon, the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department announced via their Facebook page that a body had been found in a creek near the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. The victim has now been identified.

Drug overdose report at residence leads to child endangerment charges

A report regarding a suspected drug overdose early Saturday evening near Corbin led to the arrest of a couple on charges of child abuse and child endangerment. The charges were filed after suspected fentanyl and a registered sex offender were found inside their residence,...
Posted On 01 Mar 2023

Toddler helps sheriff’s deputies arrest fugitive

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are crediting an honest toddler with helping to apprehend a fugitive. On Friday, Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies Brentley Patrick and Jarrett Carr along with officers from the Williamsburg Police Department and the Kentucky State Police went to...
Posted On 01 Mar 2023
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W’burg woman facing felony charges for nearly hitting vehicle after she allegedly shoplifted

A Williamsburg woman allegedly turned a misdemeanor shoplifting case into a felony wanton endangerment case when she nearly struck another vehicle as she left the parking lot of a Canadatown store Sunday evening, according to a sheriff’s department release and her arrest...
Posted On 08 Feb 2023

Update: Deputy catches accused burglar in the act

A Rockholds man is being held in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000 cash bond after being caught last week allegedly burglarizing a local home. Judge Fred White entered a not guilty plea Monday morning for Clayton Elijah Hill, 27, during his arraignment in...
Posted On 03 Feb 2023

Traffic stop leads to seizure of over 25 grams of suspected meth

A traffic stop early Sunday morning in the Woodbine community resulted in the seizure of more than 25 grams of white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine and the seizure of a large quantity of cash by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. Read this story and...
Posted On 02 Feb 2023

Bond increased for London man accused of strangulation

A London man, who is accused of strangling a woman during a domestic violence dispute, had his bond increased from $7,500 cash to $25,000 cash during his arraignment Monday morning in Whitley District Court. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023

Public’s help sought to help solve Jones Pit Stop burglary

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance from members of the Emlyn community to help solve an early Sunday morning crime. The sheriff’s department is asking all members of the Emlyn community that have security cameras on their property to check them for...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

Would-be burglar held at gunpoint until police arrive

Thanks to a well-placed trail camera, a Woodbine property owner held a would-be burglar at gunpoint Sunday evening until police arrived at the scene to secure the suspect, according to an arrest citation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023

Case against Williamsburg man accused of attempting to rob, shoot mother to go to Whitley Co. grand jury

BOWMAN Additional details regarding a shooting that took place earlier this month in the Pleasant View community were revealed during a preliminary hearing Tuesday, including that the man, who allegedly attempted to shoot his mother, had a stash consisting of several guns and a...