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Former Boyle deputy sentenced to nine years in prison for abuse of arrestees
lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com On June 20, former Boyle County Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Abbott, age 31, was sentenced to 110 months, or about nine years, in prison for abusing the constitutional rights of multiple people he arrested during his time as a sheriff’s deputy, according to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice. “This defendant habitually […] The post Former Boyle deputy sentenced to nine years in prison for abuse of arrestees appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville hosting big Fourth of July celebration
The Danville-Boyle County Parks and Recreation Department and the Great American Brass Band Festival are partnering to host a Fourth of July celebration this Thursday at Millenium Park. The party will go all day from 10 a.m. to dusk, and is free to the public. The festivities at Millenium Park in Danville will begin at […] The post Danville hosting big Fourth of July celebration appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Brickbat: A Picture's Worth 1,000 Words
Former Boyle County, Kentucky sheriff's deputy Tanner Abbott has been sentenced to nine years and two months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of violating people's civil rights, and one count each of conspiracy and falsifying records. Prosecutors said Abbott used excessive force against four people, performed an illegal search, and wrote false reports to cover up his abuse. They say his victims were disabled, handcuffed, or otherwise unable to defend themselves. He was convicted, in part, based on text messages he sent from his work phone bragging of the abuse and photos he took of the injuries he caused his victims.
Letter to the Editor: A big thank you
As we close the book on another successful Whitaker Bank Boyle County Fair, we would like to thank the community, our sponsors, our carnival, and all our volunteers. We couldn’t have made this happen without the support of Tre and Brooke Owens for allowing us to use the property on Smoky Way! We couldn’t […] The post Letter to the Editor: A big thank you appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Danville Boyle County CVB Event calendar
Upcoming Events from Saturday, June 29th – Saturday, July 6th Boyle County Farmers Market, Saturday, June 29th & July 6th, 9-12 p.m. Pleasant Run Baptist Classic Car Show, Saturday, June 29th, 11-3 p.m. The 39 Steps at Pioneer Playhouse, Saturday, June 29th, 8:30 p.m. Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk in downtown Perryville, Saturday, July 29th, […] The post Danville Boyle County CVB Event calendar appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
See photos from Future Lady Rebels Basketball Camp
Boyle County’s girls basketball team closed its summer schedule last week by hosting girls who will be part of the team in coming seasons at the Future Lady Rebels Basketball Camp. The single-day camp attracted about 25 girls who will be in grades 1-7 this fall. The girls learned skills from the Boyle coaches and […] The post See photos from Future Lady Rebels Basketball Camp appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Boyle County property transfers
Property transfers recently recorded in the Boyle County Clerk’s office include: Jackie and Beverly Lamb to Vicki Sue Taylor, tract on Whites Ridge Road, $25,000. Jeffrey and Nicole Sawyer to Equity Trust Co. as custodian FBO Stephen Haas IRA, property in Millwood subdivision, $145,000. Dennis and Kathy Allen to Valentia Montes, 1.2 acres on Cream […] The post Boyle County property transfers appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Farm Service Agency seeking nominations for local county committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by […] The post Farm Service Agency seeking nominations for local county committees appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
'He enjoys hurting people': Cop punched people he pulled over, shared photos with ‘glee’ of those he injured
A former sheriff's deputy in Kentucky who prosecutors say targeted people smaller and weaker than himself before he punched or assaulted them during routine traffic stops has been sentenced to a little over nine years in prison, according to a statement from the U.S. Justice Department. The post ‘He enjoys hurting people’: Cop punched people he pulled over, shared photos with ‘glee’ of those he injured first appeared on Law & Crime.
New group working to make Boyle County more resilient
A group has formed in Danville with the specific goal of making their county more resilient in the face of the climate crisis and all the changes it will bring. We speak with Kathy Miles and Dan Nolet about the impressive start this group has made.
Boyle County WR Montavin Quisenberry commits to West Virginia
Once thought to be a potential future Kentucky Wildcat, class of 2025 wide receiver Montavin Quisenberry is headed out of state. On Friday night, Quisenberry announced his commitment to West Virginia. A 5-foot-9, 175-pound versatile pass-catcher out of Danville (KY) Boyle County, he chose the Mountaineers over offers from the likes of Kentucky, Michigan, Louisville, […] The post Boyle County WR Montavin Quisenberry commits to West Virginia appeared first on On3.
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