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Fight in progress complaint leads to attempted kidnapping charge

A fight in progress complaint Monday at a Williamsburg business lead police to arrest one person for attempted kidnapping of a minor, according to a Williamsburg Police Department (WPD) release. Steven Lynch Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...
Posted On 17 Jan 2024

Judy accused of taking $3,789 from W’burg restaurant

A South Carolina man allegedly stole more than $3,000 from a Williamsburg business over a period of about three months, according to his arrest warrant and a Williamsburg Police Department release. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...
Posted On 10 Jan 2024

Police seize about 1.3 pounds of meth while executing pair of search warrants

A joint investigation by the Corbin and Williamsburg police departments resulted in the seizure of about 1.3 pounds of methamphetamine between drugs found at a local hotel and drugs found in a storage unit Friday, according a Corbin Police Department release. Read this story and...
Posted On 13 Dec 2023

North Carolina robbery suspect apprehended in Williamsburg

Williamsburg police arrested an armed man inside a vehicle that had been reported stolen last week. The car was found parked at a local fast food restaurant, according to a Williamsburg Police Department release and court documents. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 07 Dec 2023

Traffic stop of bicycle leads to drug possession charge for operator

A traffic stop involving a bicycle led to drug possession charges for a Williamsburg man Saturday evening. 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 06 Dec 2023

Williamsburg father, daughter accused of assaulting police officer

A Williamsburg father and his adult daughter are both behind bars for allegedly assaulting a Williamsburg police officer, who was responding to a report about a physical domestic disturbance between the pair late Saturday evening. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 08 Nov 2023

White powdery substance at W’Burg radio station prompts special response team Tue.

An unmarked envelope filled with an unknown white substance caused a slight panic Tuesday morning at a Williamsburg radio station, though police said there was ultimately no threat of danger. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

W’burg man accused of trying to use movie prop money to make real purchase

An investigation into someone trying to use movie prop money to make a real purchase at a local travel center led to the discovery of drugs and the arrest of a Williamsburg man Thursday. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...
Posted On 25 Oct 2023

Law enforcement honored for seat belt, child restraint enforcement

More than 100 Kentucky state and local law enforcement officers were recently honored for extraordinary efforts to protect drivers and their passengers, including Williamsburg Police Officer Bryson Lawson. The occasion was the Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards,...
Posted On 09 Oct 2023
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New York man indicted in Laurel County for July multi-county pursuit

A New York man was indicted Friday in Laurel County on several charges stemming from a July police pursuit that began in Williamsburg and spanned multiple counties. Jacob Taylor is accused of leading police on a chase from Williamsburg to Berea. Read this story and more for just...