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Williamsburg police getting body cameras

The widespread use of heroin locally, body cameras for the police department and a new set of the Jaws of Life for the fire department were three of the major topics addressed during the Williamsburg City Council’s monthly meeting Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99...
Posted On 10 Mar 2021

Stopped by the police? Here’s what you should do, not do

You’re driving down the interstate singingalong to the song on the radio, and then you see it behind you. Blue lights. You look down at your speedometer, which tells you that you were speeding. “Oh, crap!” you’re thinking as you pull over. Now what do you do? Read this story and...
Posted On 04 Mar 2021

Public’s help sought to solve Laura Anderson murder case, recover her remains

A little more than two years ago, Laura A. Anderson disappeared in Williamsburg. One person was sent to prison in connection with the case, but in the two years since she disappeared Anderson’s remains have never been discovered. Laura Anderson has been missing since Feb. 11,...
Posted On 03 Mar 2021

W’burg police seek public’s help to find wanted man

The Williamsburg Police Department is seeking information from the public, specifically the whereabouts of Justin L. Dodd. Dodd is wanted by the Williamsburg Police Department on felony warrants for second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, theft of identity of...
Posted On 23 Feb 2021

Patrick, Foley earn awards for DUI enforcement

Officers from two Whitley County law enforcement agencies have been recognized by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) for their efforts to target impaired drivers. For the second consecutive year, Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr. has led his department in...
Posted On 20 Feb 2021

W’burg police, Whitley County Sheriff’s deputy recover stolen vehicle Tuesday

Williamsburg police and Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies recently recovered a stolen vehicle out of West Virginia. Solomon Wilburn was recently charged with auto theft. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view...
Posted On 17 Feb 2021

‘I didn’t kill nobody,’ suspect tells judge

A Williamsburg man, who stayed inside the apartment he shared with his girlfriend for weeks after he allegedly killed her with the body sealed in a large garbage can in the closet, had several Google searches on his cell phone for things, such as how long it takes a body to...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021

Two accused of hiding drugs inside a body cavity during separate incidents

A Williamsburg woman and a Rockholds man are both accused of allegedly hiding drugs inside a body cavity during unconnected vehicle traffic stops by two different law enforcement agencies over a two-day period, according to court documents. Both were passengers in their...
Posted On 03 Feb 2021

Police find methamphetamine after entering home to look for wanted man

If Christopher G. Creekmore had just come to the door of his 137 Mt. Morgan Road home in Williamsburg when police knocked on it on Jan. 27, then he likely would have just gone to jail because of a warrant for his arrest from Knox County. Creekmore didn’t answer the door though,...
Posted On 03 Feb 2021

Additional details emerging in W’burg murder case

Williamsburg Police are starting to learn a little more about the killing of a Williamsburg woman, who was last seen on Jan. 7 and whose body was found inside her apartment Monday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please...
Posted On 03 Feb 2021