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One of four suspects in rape, video voyeurism case released on bond

One of the four Whitley County men, who are charged in connection with the alleged rape of a Williamsburg woman that was apparently recorded on a cell phone, was released on bond Tuesday, the day after his bond conditions were amended. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents...
Posted On 06 Jun 2019

Four Whitley County men charged with rape, video voyeurism

Four Whitley County men have been arrested in connection with the rape of an intoxicated woman at a Williamsburg area hotel, and police say they are investigating a second rape after another came forward. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Louisville man involved in pursuit gets probated sentence

A Louisville man, who allegedly led local police on a high-speed chase from Williamsburg to Exit 29 early Thursday morning, which ended a few miles after Corbin police deployed spike strips that flattened two of the suspect’s tires, pleaded guilty to an amended charge Tuesday...
Posted On 29 May 2019

W’burg woman jumps over guardrail, falls down embankment after police stop vehicle

A local woman would have been wise early Tuesday morning to follow the old adage of look before you leap. Williamsburg authorities said she quickly got out of a vehicle after it was stopped by police, and jumped over the guardrail before ending up near the bottom of a steep...
Posted On 01 May 2019

Despite no body, trial date set for man accused in killing of missing woman

Even though police still have not recovered the body or any remains of the victim, a fall trial date has been set for a Williamsburg man, who is accused of taking part in the killing of a missing local woman. Judge Paul Winchester scheduled an Oct. 22 trial date Thursday...
Posted On 25 Apr 2019

Traffic stop leads to two drug trafficking arrests

A traffic stop Saturday evening by the Williamsburg Police Department resulted in the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges. About 7:37 p.m., Williamsburg Police Officer Dorman Patrick Jr. observed a white Pontiac G6 traveling south on US25W after identifying the...
Posted On 06 Mar 2019

W’burg police seize 5 pounds of marijuana, cash and guns

Williamsburg police seized about five pounds of processed marijuana, handguns and cash and arrested two people while executing a search warrant early Thursday morning. The arrests were the result of a three-month investigation by Williamsburg Police Officers Johnny Fulton, Justin...
Posted On 28 Feb 2019

Handcuffed Ga. man flees police, then gets himself locked in closet

If you are going to drive a stolen car across three states with an underage girl inside, then you might not want to choose a vehicle that is older than your passenger. You also might not want to lie to the police about your identity, run off from police while you are handcuffed...
Posted On 20 Feb 2019

W’burg to crack down on texting and driving

You might want to rethink things if you text and drive in Williamsburg. 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 13 Feb 2019

Hunter named Officer of the Year; three officers promoted

Williamsburg K-9 Officer Elijah Hunter was recognized as his department’s officer of the year during a brief informal ceremony at Williamsburg City Hall Wednesday evening. “Elijah has really stepped up to the plate. If anybody has changed in the last two years, it is Elijah. He...
Posted On 13 Feb 2019