Johnson Co. Sheriff's Dept. Release April 2013 Activity Reports
April Activity for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
Total 9/11 calls received for April 2013: 676
Total collisions worked = 15
With injury=5
With property damage = 10
Fatalities = 0
April 2013 Citations Written
Warrants Served – 46
Trafficking of a Controlled Substance – 21
Manufacturing Methamphetamine – 8
Cultivating of Marijuana – 2
DUI’s – 6
AI – 3
Possession of Open Alcohol Beverage in Motor Vehicle – 3
Assault – 2
Violation of EPO – 1
Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon – 1
Harboring a Vicious Animal – 1
Fleeing and Evading – 1
No License – 4
Driving on Suspended License – 3
License to be in Possession – 4
No Insurance – 11
No Proof of Insurance- 23
Speeding – 26
No Seat Belt -2
Disregarding Stop Sign – 2
Improper Equipment – 7
Expired Registration Plate – 15
Expired Registration Receipt – 15
Excessive Window Tint – 1
Arrest Warrant Issued for Floyd Co. Man Who Crashed into a House Last Week
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Floyd Co. man who pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge last week after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a Prestonsburg home. Travis Lee Goble, 22, of Cow Creek, was arrested on Monday, May 7 and charged with DUI.(first offense), failure to maintain required insurance, and failure to wear a seatbelt, after plowing his truck through the wall of a home owned by Ralph Sr. and Ann Davis. The Davis' told Police that after crashing through the wall of the house, Goble attempted to back up and leave the residence. According to the Floyd Co. Times, Police said they did not expect any other charges to be forth coming against Goble who, after pleading guilty a few days after the accident, was sentenced to $1,000 in fines, loss of his driver’s license for 90 days, and forced to attend ADE classes. Any restitution sought by the Davises would be a civil matter according to Police. Now an arrest warrant has been issued for Travis Lee Goble on two counts of first degree wanton endangerment, first degree criminal mischief and attempting to leave the scene of an accident. First degree wanton endangerment, and criminal mischief are both class D felonies. Leaving the scene of an accident is a class A misdemeanor. Police ask that if anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of Travis Lee Goble, to please contact them at (606) 886-1010.
The Following are news releasees from the KSP
* Kentucky State Police Conduct Death Investigation in Estill County
According to a the KSP, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 9:58 pm EDT Kentucky State Police and deputies from the Estill County Sheriff's Department arrived at a residence on JR Furniture Road to serve arrest warrants on Timothy Snowden for Assault First Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment First Degree and Violation of KY EPO/DVO. Trooper Jason Carpenter spoke to the homeowner who confirmed that Timothy Snowden was in the residence. While officers were evacuating the homeowner from the residence they heard a single gunshot. KSP and the Estill County Sheriff's Office secured the residence. The KSP Special Response Team was called to the scene and located Timothy Snowden in the residence deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The Estill County Coroner responded to the scene and pronounced Timothy Snowden, 57 years old of Paint Lick dead on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Detective Rod Morris is the investigating officer and was assisted at the scene by Estill County EMS and other KSP personnel.
* A Saturday Accident in Rowan County Halts Traffic For Hours
According to a news release from the KSP, on Saturday May 11, 2013 at 4:12 am Kentucky State Police Morehead received a call from Morehead Police Dispatch in reference to an injury accident at the 136 mile marker on Interstate 64 in Rowan County. Trooper Jared Wagner, CVE Officer Tommy Jones, Rowan County Sheriff Department, Rowan County Fire and EMS and Kentucky Department of Transportation responded to the scene. Richard Allen 38 of Tonopah, Arizona was operating his 2012 Freightliner eastbound on Interstate 64 when he lost control of the vehicle and exited the left shoulder of the roadway. Mr. Allen entered the median and overturned. The tractor trailer came to final rest blocking both lanes of traffic. The passenger Edward Smith 38 of Tonopah, Arizona was transported to St Claire Regional Medical Center and was treated and released with minor injuries. Mr. Allen was transported to University of Kentucky Medical Center and is being treated for serious injuries. Alcohol at this time does not appear to have played a part in this accident. The accident remains under investigation by Trooper Jared Wagner.
* KSP Make Several Arrest on Drug Related Charges
According to a news release from the KSP, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11:29 p.m, Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead Troopers and Detectives executed a search warrant at 673 McCarty Branch Road in the Salt Lick community of Bath County. The search warrant yielded the seizure of numerous drugs and a large amount of cash along with the arrest of eight individuals.
- Wymer G. Ball, 43 of Salt Lick, was charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense - Drug Unspecified, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree, Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug and Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/ Possession.
- Malanie Reffitt, 40 of Salt Lick, was charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree, 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree, Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug, Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possession, Resisting Arrest, Escape 3rd, Menacing and Public Intoxication.
- Eric S. Jones, 34 of Owingsville, was charged with Possession of Synthetic Drugs 1st Offense and Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possession.
- Arnel A. Murphy II, 43 of Ohio, was charged with Public Intoxication and Giving Officer False Name or Address.
- Richard L. Harmon, 37 of Sandy Hook, was charged with Public Intoxication.
- Calvin Reynolds, 31 of Morehead, was charged with Public Intoxication.
- Brett Wilson, 28 of Olive Hill, was charged with Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Synthetic Drugs, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine).
- Chad Reynolds, 35 of Salt Lick, was charged with Public Intoxication, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense, Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/ Possession, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
All subjects were lodged in the Montgomery County Detention Center. The incident remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead.
Gov. Steve Beshear Says Medicaid Will Expand
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Steve Beshear gave the green light Thursday to Medicaid expansion in Kentucky. The governor says enlarging the government health care program will provide coverage to an additional 308,000 Kentuckians, cutting the state's uninsured population in half. Cathy Allgood Murphy, associate director for advocacy with AARP Kentucky, says expansion will help Kentuckians up to age 64 who don't have health insurance and are currently unable to qualify for Medicaid. "We're helping older Americans who've lost their jobs that can't find new ones," she adds, "and they can't get affordable health care." Allgood Murphy says expansion will also provide Medicaid to an estimated 14,800 uninsured and under-insured veterans and their spouses. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, says providing health care to thousands of uninsured parents will also benefit their children. "There is a direct correlation between parents being insured," he explains, "and parents taking their kids to see the doctor for well-care exams and for more preventative care." There are an estimated 162,000 uninsured parents in Kentucky. Brooks says Medicaid expansion will provide coverage to 97,000 of those parents. The federal government will foot the entire bill for the first three years. In 2017, the state will have to start paying a small percentage of the expansion costs. Republican lawmakers warn the state cannot afford the long-term costs, while the governor claims the move will create nearly 17,000 new jobs and pump more than $15 billion into the economy over the next six years. Allgood Murphy of AARP calls it a smart investment. "I mean we're paying for this care anyway by doing charitable care through the hospitals," she maintains. "Folks going to the ER - they can't pay for it. We're paying higher premiums, those who are covered. So this is smart all the way around and it's a responsible way to do it." The expansion, which will begin in January, will push the Medicaid eligibility cut-off to 138 percent of the federal poverty rate.
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Johnson Co. Sheriff's Dept. Arrest Martin Man on Receiving Stolen Property Charges
On April 26th, 2013, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a stolen wallet in the West Van Lear area. After an extensive investigation, Deputy Tim Clark was able to recover several stolen items from three separate counties. Deputy Clark coordinated efforts with other Johnson County Deputies Terry Tussey and Rodney Minix, the Martin City Police Department in Floyd County, and authorities in Magoffin County. Several leads in each jurisdiction pointed officers to items that had been stolen as far back as early April, primarily utility trailers. Further investigation uncovered evidence that led Deputies to a residence on Caudill Fork, in Oil Springs, where they found Thurman Caudill, 35, of the City of Martin. Evidence discovered at the scene prompted Deputies to arrest and charge Mr. Caudill with Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000, a felony in Kentucky. This investigation is ongoing by Deputy Tim Clark and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office would like to ask anyone with information about this case to contact Our Office at 606-789-3411 or your local 911 dispatch center.
KSP Executes Arrest Warrants in Magoffin County
Accroding to a news release from the KSP in Pikeville, on Tuesday May 7, 2013 Post 9 Criminal Interdiction Team as a result of Post 9 Street Level narcotics investigations, executed arrest warrants in Magoffin County. Billy J. Helton of Bloomington, Ky., Gary Arnett of Salyersville, Ky., John Baldridge of Salyersville, Ky., Samantha Baldridge of Salyersville, Ky., and Nicole Riser of Salyersville, Ky. were arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. Each individual was arrested on indictments of Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree. Kentucky State Police is continuing investigations to identify and arrest subjects that are involved in the illegal sales and purchases of narcotics. Anyone with information about the illegal sales of narcotics in their community is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 9 at 1-800-222-5555 or (606) 433-7711. Callers can remain anonymous.
Martin Co. Sheriff's Dept Investigating Accident
According to reports out of Martin Co., the sheriff's dept. is investigating what caused a car to loose control and flip onto it's top. The accident happened Thursday morning on Route 292 in the Hode community of Martin Co. The Warfield VFD got the call at around 9:30 AM and responded to the scene. When emergency crews arrived on scene they found the vehicle (aInfinity G20) had been traveling South along Route 292 when, according to reports, the vehicle left the roadway, into a ditch, hen hit a nearby drive way, which caused the car to flip. Along with the driver, two small children were inside the the car. Lucily though, there were no injuries, although emergency personel wanted the children to be taken to the Hospital for observations and be checked out. The Martin Co. Sheriff's Dept. say it appears this was simply an accident and they do not suspect any alcohol or drugs to be a factor. The accident is still under investigation by the Martin County Sheriff’s Department. No other details are known at this time.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Floyd Co. Man Who Crashed into a House Last Week
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Floyd Co. man who pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge last week after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a Prestonsburg home. Travis Lee Goble, 22, of Cow Creek, was arrested on Monday, May 7 and charged with DUI.(first offense), failure to maintain required insurance, and failure to wear a seatbelt, after plowing his truck through the wall of a home owned by Ralph Sr. and Ann Davis. The Davis' told Police that after crashing through the wall of the house, Goble attempted to back up and leave the residence. According to the Floyd Co. Times, Police said they did not expect any other charges to be forth coming against Goble who, after pleading guilty a few days after the accident, was sentenced to $1,000 in fines, loss of his driver’s license for 90 days, and forced to attend ADE classes. Any restitution sought by the Davises would be a civil matter according to Police. Now an arrest warrant has been issued for Travis Lee Goble on two counts of first degree wanton endangerment, first degree criminal mischief and attempting to leave the scene of an accident. First degree wanton endangerment, and criminal mischief are both class D felonies. Leaving the scene of an accident is a class A misdemeanor. Police ask that if anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of Travis Lee Goble, to please contact them at (606) 886-1010.
Man and Woman Arrested in Heroin Bust in Ashland
During an undercover heroin buy overnight in Ashland, Police say they have arrested two people on drug charges. Police raided house in the 3200-block of Park Street around 3 a.m. Wednesday following a controlled drug buy. Arrested was Jon Pinkney, 27, of Toledo, Ohio, and Staci L. Stewart, 27, of Ashland. Each have been charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled substance. Stewart was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. During the search, police say they seized heroin, drug paraphernalia and over $14,000 in cash. Both were taken to the Boyd County Detention Center. No further information has been released.
Magoffin Co Man's Sentencing in Child Death Case on Hold
A manslaughter case against a Magoffin County man accused in the death of his 4-year-old son, has been put on hold once again. James Garcia was originally arrested in November 2011 on a charge of manslaughter in connection to his son's death, 4-year-old Cameron Bryce Mullins, who died on December 22, 2010. Autopsy report's indicated trauma to the head and many internal injuries led to the child's death. Garcia's girlfriend, Cindy Collins, was also charged with manslaughter in the case, but she accepted a plea deal last year to falsely reporting an incident, serving time concurrently with a non-related case in Johnson County. During court proceedings on May 2, Judge Kim Childers discussed with Garcia's attorney and Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Cameron Adams, whether the victim's family had been contacted. Due to the fact that no evidence could be gathered to show the family had been given the opportunity to go on record before the sentence can be decided. Judge Childers set the formal sentencing hearing for May 16. The Court has not ruled at this time whether it will be bound to the charge of reckless homicide, to which Garcia has already pleaded guilty, or to the original manslaughter charge.
Gov. Steve Beshear Says Medicaid Will Expand
Kentucky's Medicaid program will expand to cover hundreds of thousands of additional people, Gov. Steve Beshear said Thursday. The program already provides medical coverage to some 800,000 low-income residents. The Affordable Care Act allows states to expand coverage to some 308,000 additional Kentuckians with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or nearly $15,860 for individuals. The expected move drew praise and criticism even before Beshear made the announcement during an afternoon news conference. Nationally, about 15 million people - mostly adults with no children living at home - could eventually be covered if all states expand. But the Supreme Court last year gave states the right to reject the expansion without jeopardizing the rest of their federal Medicaid funds. Expanded Medicaid will be available starting Jan. 1, and uninsured people can start signing up this fall. So far, 21 states plus Washington, D.C., have accepted the expansion, while 14 states have turned it down. Another 15 states are still weighing options.
Cystic Fibrosis Walk to be Held This Weekend in Magoffin Co.
Everyone is invited to join Magoffin County for the first local Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis this weekend. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can lead to serious complications or even put your life at risk. It may cause severe problems in the lungs, pancreas, liver and intestine. A person with Cystic Fibrosis has a life-long battle with the disorder. Daily medications and frequent physician visits encompass their life. The generosity of community financial support will help fund research and hopefully find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. The community can help support Cystic Fibrosis awareness during the month of May and participate in the Great Strides Walk at Ramey Memorial Park this Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Prosecutors File Motion to Revoke Plea Deal for Amanda Fannin
In a move that, from the start has been a possibility, prosecutors in the Blanton's murder case have filed a motion to revoke a plea deal with one of the suspect's. Amanda Fannin had struck an agreement with prosecutors in February, agreeing to tell oficials information she knew about the deaths of Johnson County couple Larry and Sandara Blanton and where they could be found. Fannin's plea agreement included that she could not be charged with the murders unless officials present proof she was involved in the couple's deaths and the cover-up that followed. Also this aggrement meant her boyfriend Willie Blanton, the son of the murdered couple, could not face the death penalty if found guilty. Willie Blanton is being charged with the Blanton's murders.Officials say the hearing on the motion to void the plea agreement is set for May 17.
Woman Seriously Injured in Hit and Run in Perry Co.
Law enforcement in Perry Co. are investigating an apparent hit and run that occurred on Tuesday. According to the Perry County Sheriff's Dept. they say the hit and run happened around 3 pm. Tuesday on Highway 476 in the Rowdy community of Perry Co. The victim has been identified as Mary Newsome, 29, who was airlifted from the scene to the UK hospital with serious injuries. Deputies said a man saw Newsome laying in the roadway, that man then ran to a nearby business and called 911. Witnesses described the vehicle that hit the woman as a white Dodge pickup truck. Deputies say Mary Newsome lives nearby were she was found and has two children. Perry Co. S.O. is requesting the public's help in located the driver of the hit and run vehicle for questioning and ask t hat if anyone has any information, to please contact the Perry County Sheriff's Office at (606)-439-4523.
Another Home Burns in Martin Co.
According to reports out of Martin Co. the Warfeild VFD were called to the scene of another house fire at around 2:50 am Wednesday morning. This structure fire was located at 5310 Blacklog Road near
Route 2032. Reports indicate the house was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene. Not alot of information has been released at this time and fire officials trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
Information has not been released on the owners or occupants of the residence. Also on scene with the Warfield VFD at this scene was the Martin County Sheriff’s Department.
PSC Plan Public Meetings on Replacing Big Sandy Plant; Comments Welcomed
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will offer opportunities next month for members of the public to provide comments regarding the proposal by Kentucky Power Co. to purchase replacement electric generating capacity in order to retire the Big Sandy generating facility near Louisa. A public meeting will be held Tuesday, May 14 in Louisa. On Wednesday, May 15, the PSC will conduct a teleconference linking sites in Whitesburg and Hazard with the commission offices in Frankfort. Both the meeting and the teleconference will begin with a presentation by PSC staff on the regulatory processes governing the case and an overview of the Kentucky Power proposal. “These meetings are an opportunity for the public to learn how the PSC reaches a decision in cases such as this,” PSC Chairman David Armstrong said. “The meetings also allow the PSC to hear directly from ratepayers in these matters.” The presentation by PSC staff and a question-and-answer period will begin at 5 p.m. EDT each day and last an hour. Public comments will follow at 6 p.m. EDT. Kentucky Power is seeking PSC approval of an agreement to purchase a 50 percent interest in Ohio Power Company’s Mitchell power plant, which is south of Moundsville, West Virginia. Kentucky Power and Ohio Power are both subsidiaries of American Electric Power Co. The 780 megawatts of capacity from Mitchell would nearly replace the 800 megawatts generated by the larger of two units at the Big Sandy plant. In its application, Kentucky Power says the cost of the Mitchell purchase will be about $536 million. That is $404 million less than the estimated cost of upgrading Big Sandy’s 800-megawatt unit in order to meet stricter federal air quality standards, as the company earlier had proposed to do. Kentucky Power canceled the upgrade plans in May 2012 and said it would consider other options. The plan to purchase generating capacity at Mitchell is the best of the available alternatives, Kentucky Power said in its application to the PSC. The 800-megawatt Big Sandy unit now is scheduled to close in mid-2015. An older, 278-megawatt unit at Big Sandy is scheduled to be either converted to burn natural gas or shut down by the end of 2014. Kentucky Power has not yet finalized plans for the unit or for replacing that power. Both the Big Sandy units and the Mitchell units burn coal. But the Mitchell units are newer than the Big Sandy plant and have the equipment needed to comply with federal air quality regulations. Kentucky Power estimates that the purchase of the Mitchell units will result in an eight percent increase in customer bills, or about $6 per month for a typical residential customer. The rate impact of upgrading Big Sandy had been estimated by the company at about $31 per month for residential customers. The public meetings are scheduled for: Louisa Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 5:00 p.m. EDT Lawrence County Community Center 205 Bulldog Lane Whitesburg Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 5:00 p.m. EDT Room 203 Whitesburg ...
FDA's New 'Plan' for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and the Food and Drug Administration has started it off with a major announcement. The agency will allow a form of women's emergency contraception known as "Plan B One-Step" to be sold over the counter, and to women as young as 15. The FDA says Plan B is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy, and that there should be no need for a doctor's prescription. The advantage of the new policy is speed, said Jill June, president and chief executive of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. The sooner the medication is taken, she said, the more effective it is. "We do know that when it is needed, it is needed right away," she said, "and so, this move by the FDA assures that more women will have ready access to it." A federal judge had ordered the FDA to make emergency contraception available without an age limit, and the Justice Department is challenging that ruling. However, the FDA says this decision is independent of that court case. Plan B works by preventing pregnancy, not terminating it, so the National Right to Life Committee considers Plan B a contraceptive and says it doesn't take a position on birth control. Some concerns have been raised about reducing the age limit for over-the-counter purchase of an emergency contraceptive. June, who has three daughters, said she would hope all young people would seek the advice of a parent or a trusted adult - but she knows it isn't always possible. "If they can't come talk to us, whatever the situation might be, we want to be sure that they can get the medication that they need that will keep them safe," she said. "This is a safe and effective medication." It's important to note that emergency contraception has been available to women younger than 15, but only with a doctor's prescription, and that will still be the case. Kentucky's teen pregnancy rate ranks 19th in the nation. Seventy-one out of 1,000 young women, ages 15 to 19, become pregnant. The FDA's release about its decision is online at fda.gov.
Martin Co. School System Announce Hiring of New Superintendent
During a closed meeting held Tuesday evening by the Martin Co. B.O.E. a new superintendent was hired to take over the Martin Co. School System, as soon as the current superintendent Mark Blackburn's contract expires in June. Steven Meadows has been hired as the new leader. Meadows comes from Bath Co. where he currently holds the position of personnel director and has also recently been an interim superintendent with the Bath Co. School System.
Motorcycle Run for Slain W.Va Sheriff Rescheduled
A postponed motorcycle ride to honor a slain Mingo County sheriff has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 26. Heavy rain over the weekend cancelled the original scheduled date. Organizer Paul Price of the Sidney, Ky.-based Appalachian Brotherhood riding club says the Sheriff Eugene Crum Memorial Poker Run will start at 1 p.m. May 26 at the Sycamore Inn in Williamson. The motorcycle procession also is expected pass through Crum's hometown of Taylorville and other communities where he had worked. Crum was fatally shot April 3 as he sat in his cruiser eating lunch in a Williamson parking lot.
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Prosecutors File Motion to Revoke Plea Deal for Amanda Fannin
In a move that, from the start has been a possibility, prosecutors in the Blanton's murder case have filed a motion to revoke a plea deal with one of the suspect's. Amanda Fannin had struck an agreement with prosecutors in February, agreeing to tell oficials information she knew about the deaths of Johnson County couple Larry and Sandara Blanton and where they could be found. Fannin's plea agreement included that she could not be charged with the murders unless officials present proof she was involved in the couple's deaths and the cover-up that followed. Also this aggrement meant her boyfriend Willie Blanton, the son of the murdered couple, could not face the death penalty if found guilty. Willie Blanton is being charged with the Blanton's murders.Officials expect a hearing to be scheduled for the motion to determine if the plea deal agreement will be revoked.
KSP Make Felony Arrests on a Carter County Meth Lab
According to a news release from the KSP, on Monday May 6, 2013 The Kentucky State Police in Ashland received a tip of a suspected methamphetamine lab at a residence located on Karen Circle in Grayson , KY. Trooper Joey Vorbeck and Trooper David Hobbs responded to the residence and made contact with Melissa B. Gollihue and William D. Lawson. Upon search of the residence and surrounding outbuildings Troopers located a methamphetamine lab, finished product (methamphetamine) and several precursors used in methamphetamine production. During the search Tpr. Joey Vorbeck was exposed to fumes from the lab and had to be transported to King’s Daughters Medical Center for evaluation. He was treated and later released.
* Melissa B. Gollihue, age 40, of Grayson, KY was arrested; lodged in the Carter County Detention Center and charged with: Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
* William D. Lawson, age 34, of Sandy Hook, KY was arrested; lodged in the Carter County Detention Center and charged with: Manufacturing Methamphetamine 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigation also responded and assisted. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Trooper Trooper David Hobbs.
Floyd Co. Doctor Appears in Court on Child Porn Charges
The Floyd Co. Doctor arrested last week on child porn charges appeared in court earlier this week. Investigators say Dr. Bret Dunning had nearly 200 pornographic pictures of children on his personal computer. Dunning's defense was hoping to waive the pretrial hearing and get a bond reduction, but the judge denied their requests due to a reports by investigators on what Dr. Dunning had on his computer. KSP Detective Jason Merlo says several images of children on Dunning's computer and viewed three of the images on the scene while searching Dunning's home on April 30th. Detectives are still investigating Dunning's electronics and say more charges are possible including trafficking child pornography. Conditions of Dunning's bond include he must stay 1,000 feet away from any place under age children may be present and he is on strict home confinement. Prosecutors say investigators are now preparing to present this case to the grand jury. Dr. Bret Dunning is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Boyd Co. Sheriff's Dept Investigating Stabbing
Accoring to reports out of Boyd Co., the Boyd Co. S.O. are investigating what led to a stabbing in the Westwood community of Boyd Co. Alec E. Burress, 18, was lodged in the Boyd County Dention Center on a first-degree assault charge. According to the Boyd Co. Sheriff’s Department, Burress and another boy, whose name or age has been withheld, got into a fight on Main Street in Westwood. During the fight, Police say Burress allegedly pulled a pocket knife and stabbed the juvenile five times. The juvenile suffered a punctured lung as a result, the sheriff’s department said. The juvenile was transported to King’s Daughters Medical Center and later transferred to Cabell Huntington Hospital for his injuries. Burress' bond was set at $50,000. No other information has been provided at this time.
Farmer Asks That Trial Be Postponed Until February
Former UK Basketball star and former Ky Ag Commissioner Richie Farmer, has ask that his trial on charges of misappropriating government resources while serving as agriculture commissioner be postponed until February of next year. The trial was initially set for July. But Farmer's attorney, Guthrie True, said that doesn't allow enough time to prepare for what he expects to be a complex case. True filed a motion Tuesday. Farmer pleaded not guilty last month at an arraignment hearing in Lexington. He will remain free until his trial, which a prosecutor said is likely to last about three weeks. Farmer, who served as agriculture commissioner from 2004 through 2011, could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted on each of five counts.
Former State Treasurer, Others To Push For Industrial Hemp In DC
Former state Treasurer Jonathan Miller will join two other state officials on a three-day Washington trip this week in hopes of getting the federal government to allow industrial hemp farming in the state. Miller, a Democrat, will go with Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and state Sen. Paul Hornback, both Republicans. They hope to meet with representatives of the White House, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture and most of Kentucky's congressional delegation. Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill earlier this year that lays the groundwork for hemp farming if the Drug Enforcement Administration were to lift restrictions on the crop.
Lack of Insurance Contributing to Dental Care Neglect
A dentist will say that poor oral health can have a negative effect on a person's nutrition, appearance and speech. It's a painful problem a large chunk of Kentucky's adults are dealing with, according to a Kentucky Health Issues Poll. Half the adults in the state (1.7 million) do not have dental insurance. That's not a surprise to Dr. Robert Kovarik, who heads the University of Kentucky's Division of Public Health Dentistry. According to him, the cost of seeing a dentist and the lack of warning signs are among the reasons why. "Oral health is not always a painful proposition; I mean, you can have serious gum disease and not feel a thing," Kovarik pointed out. The study, commissioned by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, found that four of every ten adults (39 percent) did not see a dentist at all in the past year. The national average is three out of ten in that position. When those without a personal dentist were polled, eight out of ten said they last visited a dentist more than five years ago. Kovarik warned that inflammation around your teeth can cause your whole body to have more inflammation. "When you're unable to get your teeth cleaned and you have got all these bacteria growing under the gums that people don't realize, that's actually sort of like having a big open wound," he said. It's an open wound that Kovarik said is not noticeable but can lead to heart disease and many other health problems. A link to that study is at healthy-ky.org.
Section of KY-3 in Martin Co. will be Closed Wednesday
Drivers on Ky. Rt. 3 near the intersection of KY-1884 in Martin Co. should find an alternate route today, as state highway maintenance specialists are set to replace a drain that runs underneath the roadway. The work is scheduled to take place today (Wednesday 5-8-2013) between 8AM and 3PM. This two-lane section of Rt 3 between mile marker 15 and 16 at Rockcastle, near the intersection of KY-1884 will be closed to all traffic..Construction is only expected to last one day, but according to Kentucky Transportation officials, they say any project is weather permitting.
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Pike County Man Indictefor Murder in Virginia
A Pike County man was indicted by a Buchanan County Virginia grand jury for the murder of a Virginia man. 35-year-old Terry Ramey of Mouthcard is charged with first degree murder, robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The charges stem from the December 12th discovery of the body of 48-year-old Freddie Bailey.
Three Seperate Accidents Keep Martin Co. Emergency Crews Busy Sunday
* According to reports out of Martin Co. the Warfield VFD responded to the scene of an ATV accident Sunday afternoon. The accident happened at around 5:30 PM on Meathouse Road in the Warfield community of Martin Co. Reports indicate that two females were on the ATV when it crashed and the location of the accident left it very difficult to get emergency personel to the crash scene. Crews had to physically carry the injured women on stretchers out of the hills on Meathouse Road to waiting ambulances. Reports did not detail the women's. Air Transport was requested, but due to the weather, this request was denied. No word on the condition of the injured women, nor their names. The Warfield VFD responded to this accident scene.
* Earlier in the day, the Inez VFD were called to the scene of a one vehicle accident at around 2:30 pm. This accident happened on Tomahawk in Martin Co. Not many details have been released, although two men had to be flown from the scene of this accident as a result of their injuries. No other information, nor the identities of the injured have been released.
* While attending to this accident on Tomahawk, the Inez VFD also received a call of another accident located on Rt 645, at the intersection of Rt. 40 (Old State Garage). Reports indicate a single female had to be flown from this scene as well with unknown injuries. No further details has been released at this time and we hope to be able to bring you further updates when they are released .
Powell Co. Teen Charged with Killing Girlfriend's Baby
A Powell Co. teen has been arraigned for the death of his girlfriend’s infant daughter in Boyd Co. Brett Thompson, 18, of Stanton, Ky., appeared in Boyd County District Monday morning to answer to the charges against him. Thompson was arrested and charged with the two-month-old’s murder Sunday evening. According to a news release from the Kentucky State Police, the Boyd County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a home on Caroline Drive in the Westwood community of Boyd Co. Saturday morning about an unresponsive baby. The infant was then taken to King’s Daughter’s Hospital where she died. Troopers say the child was taken to Frankfort for an autopsy, where it was determined the infant had multiple head and brain injuries which resulted in her death. During the investigation, KSP determined Brett Thompson had struck the baby in the head. Thompson's preliminary hearing has been set for later this month and his bond has been set at $100,000 cash. Thompson remains in the Boyd County Detention Center.
Ten Die On Kentucky Roadways Last Week
Preliminary statistics* indicate that 10 people died in nine separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways from Monday, Apr. 29 through Sunday, May 5, 2013. Two single-fatality, motor vehicle crashes occurred in each of the following counties: Clay and Jefferson. One of the Clay Co. victims and one of the Jefferson Co. victims were not wearing seat belts. One single-fatality, motor vehicle crash occurred in each of the following counties: Harrison, Lewis, Logan and Metcalfe. The victims in Lewis and Logan counties were not wearing seat belts. The Harrison Co. and Lewis Co. crashes involved the suspected use of alcohol.
One double-fatality, motorcycle crash occurred in Warren County. One of the victims was not wearing a helmet. Through May 5, preliminary statistics* indicate that 178 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2013. This is 54 less than reported for this time period in 2012. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.
School Districts Seek 'Innovation' Status
Education experts will soon be examining applications from public schools districts across Kentucky that want to become "Districts of Innovation." The Kentucky Education Department says the designation allows the districts to seek exemption from some rules and regulations to try to improve student learning. The idea is to let school districts change the way they teach and students learn with initiatives such as competency-based learning and a modified school schedule. Seventeen districts submitted applications for the designation. Staff from the Education Department, the Education Professional Standards Board and the Regional Education Laboratory that serves Kentucky will review the applications in May and make recommendations to the Kentucky Board of Education. The board will select the districts June 5. Districts could begin implementing plans as early as the coming school year.
DEA Collects 7,100 Pounds of Drugs During Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration collected more than 7,100 pounds of unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications in Kentucky during a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. During last week's event, agents picked up 50 percent more pills than the previous year in the state. In Kentucky, 72 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies partnered with DEA. They manned 92 collection sites that ranged from retail stores parking lots to police and fire departments. Kentucky's numbers have been on the rise since DEA started the National Drug Initiative in fall 2010 when 3,529 pounds were collected. Nationally, more than 700,000 pounds of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at close to 6,000 locations staffed by state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies partnering with DEA. |
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