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Deputy rescues two young children through window

Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brently Patrick was able to remove two very young children through the window of a house Sunday morning before confronting an allegedly intoxicated intruder, who was trying to force his way into a bedroom inside the residence to pick up his...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

Large amount of meth seized in weekend arrest at Corbin home

An attempt to arrest a woman with multiple active warrants near Fifth Street Road in Corbin Saturday evening led to the discovery of drugs and the arrest of a total of five people on various charges. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 15 Jun 2022

Williamsburg woman charged after allegedly setting fire to occupied home

A Williamsburg woman allegedly tried to set fire to a home with two people inside it last week. Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Strunk charged Patricia Ann Mullis, 51, with attempted first-degree arson and attempted first-degree wanton endangerment, according to the arrest...
Posted On 19 May 2022

Public’s help sought to find missing Whitley County woman

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Janie Noe, 57, was last seen in December 2021. She if 5’0″ and weighs 100 pounds. “Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mrs. Noe is...
Posted On 16 May 2022

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies answer 1,134 calls during April

The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department responded to 1,134 calls during the month of April. Deputies issued 77 total citations for 149 various counts ranging from violations to criminal charges. There were a total of 69 arrests, including 17 criminal arrests plus warrants served,...
Posted On 14 May 2022

Deputies seize $33k cash, marijuana

A Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy recently seized $33,298 and marijuana from a vehicle belonging to a Michigan couple, according to a sheriff’s department release. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this...
Posted On 27 Apr 2022

Deputy’s police brutality lawsuit settled

A settlement has been reached in federal lawsuit against Whitley County, former Sheriff Todd Shelley, and deputies Chad Estep and James Coffey, alleging false arrest and excessive force during an incident in early 2021. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or...

Deputies capture robbery suspect

A Williamsburg man, who allegedly robbed Canadatown Market on Sunday, has been apprehended. 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 27 Apr 2022

Whitley deputies seek suspect who stole, wrecked school bus Monday

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for the man who stole a school bus parked in front of Boston Elementary Monday night and took it for a short joyride south on Ky. 1804. Chief Deputy Tim Baker said the bus was taken around 11 p.m. “The thief had been in another bus...

Whitley County deputies searching for suspect in Canadatown Market robbery

Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to locate a person “being sought for questioning” regarding an armed robbery of Canadatown Market Sunday. Deputies said the person has been identified as Bobby D. Canada II, 35, of Williamsbur...