Member Login | Contact Us | Call Us Today! 1-606-528-9767 | info@thenewsjournal.net
default-logo

W’burg police arrested four people for drug trafficking

An early Wednesday morning traffic stop in Williamsburg resulted in the arrest of four area residents for alleged drug trafficking. 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 12 Jan 2022

W’burg woman found with 36 grams of suspected meth at detention center

A Williamsburg woman was found with about 36 grams (1.27 ounces) of suspected methamphetamine while being booked into the Whitley County Detention Center shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release. Williamsburg Police Officer...
Posted On 05 Jan 2022

Three still incarcerated after W’burg police, ATF seize 60 grams of suspected meth

Three people are still incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center in lieu of $50,000 cash bonds after a joint investigation by the Williamsburg police and federal agents resulted in the seizure of about 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to arrest citations...
Posted On 23 Dec 2021

Spike strips deployed to end two-state chase

A police chase that started in Tennessee Monday evening ended near the 12-mile marker in Whitley County after Williamsburg Police used spike strips to disable the tires on the suspect’s vehicle, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release and arrest citations. Read this...
Posted On 15 Dec 2021

Shop with a cop receives donations

Shop with a Cop programs in Williamsburg and Laurel County recently received donations from local groups. Mountain Outreach (MO), a ministry operated by University of the Cumberlands, recently donated funds to the Williamsburg Police Department (WPD) to help fund the Department’s...
Posted On 11 Dec 2021

London woman arrested after driving stolen car

A London woman, who was stopped recently while driving a vehicle that had been reported as stolen, allegedly gave Williamsburg police her sister’s name instead of her own name, at least until police told her there was a warrant for her sister’s arrest, then she gave police her...
Posted On 09 Dec 2021

Williamsburg Police make felony DUI arrest

Williamsburg Police arrested a McCreary County man last week for felony DUI. 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

W’burg domestic violence advocate recognized for excellence

Angelika Lewis-Bowling, a domestic violence victims advocate for the Williamsburg Police Department, was honored recently by the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) during the 2021 Conference for Ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, as the recipient of...
Posted On 08 Dec 2021

Rumors about Williamsburg school ‘hit list’ unfounded

Williamsburg police and Williamsburg Independent School District officials have confirmed that a rumor regarding a threat at the school and a ‘hit list’ Friday are false. “The Williamsburg Police Department has received information concerning a rumor, that is circulating about a...
Posted On 04 Dec 2021

W’burg police make pair of child endangerment related arrests over five-hour period

A Rockholds man and a Williamsburg man are both facing child endangerment related charges following a pair of separate incidents over a recent five-hour period. The first incident occurred about 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 25 when Williamsburg Police arrested Daniel M. Chandler, 40, of...
Posted On 02 Dec 2021