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2 men arrested in 2 days, accused of raping children in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Two men have been arrested in two separate rape cases in Owensboro. 31-year-old Zackary Wathen was booked into the Daviess County jail early Monday morning. His charges include rape and sexual abuse of victim under the age of 12. He’s being held on a $50,000 cash...
One dead after single vehicle accident in Warrick County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Warrick County Sheriff Michael Wilder has confirmed one person is dead following a single vehicle accident near Seven Hills Road on Friday morning. Sheriff Wilder says the driver was the only occupant in the vehicle. The name of the deceased has not been released. This is a developing story.
Person Shoots Self During Hours Long Standoff In Owensboro
One person is in the hospital in serious condition following a 5-hour standoff in Owensboro. On Tuesday A large scale search warrant operation occurred involving the DEA and IRS. The individual barricaded himself in a home near Southtown Boulevard and Farmview Drive for several hours. Around 4:15 PM officers heard...
Tell City man arrested in joint drug investigation
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — A Tell City man has been arrested on various drug charges after a traffic stop in Daviess County. investigators with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky State Police, Perry County Sheriff’s Office and Tell City Police Department conducted a joint investigation following a traffic stop in Daviess County in which illegal drugs were located.
Arrest made after shooting on Daviess Street in Owensboro
Owensboro, Ky. (WEHT) — An arrest has been made after a shooting on the 2800 block of Daviess Street in Owensboro. Owensboro Police say Laterrian Burroughs was arrested after one person was shot Thursday. Police say the person shot sustained non-life-threatening injuries. “My wife was watching TV and I was in the bathroom and she […]
Subject hospitalized following large-scale search warrant operation involving DEA and IRS in Owensboro
We’re told they were trying to serve an arrest warrant when a subject barricaded themselves inside a camper in the driveway. Subject hospitalized following large-scale search warrant operation involving DEA and IRS in Owensboro. We’re told they were trying to serve an arrest warrant when a subject barricaded themselves...
Joint investigation with DEA and IRS continues in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — A large-scale investigation in Owensboro that we first told you about on Tuesday is still underway. 44News reached out to the Owensboro Police Department on Wednesday morning to confirm more police activity in the area of 5th Street and Jed Place. Officials confirm this is...
Heavy police presence reported on 5th and Jed in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — A heavy police presence has been reported on 5th Street and Jed Place near Cravens Elementary in Owensboro. Owensboro police have confirmed that this incident is connected to a police standoff Tuesday. An Eyewitness News crew is at the scene. This is a developing story.
Owensboro Smoke and Heavy Flames on Arrival
Owensboro 2nd Crew was dispatched to the report of a fire on the porch of a home in the 900 block of Conway Avenue. Initial reports indicated the fire started from a motorcycle located on the front porch. Upon arrival, Command 95 advised heavy flames and smoke from the front of the house and initiated an offensive attack. Engine 1 made the initial attack and was assisted by Engine 3. The fire was knocked down quickly, but crews remained on scene for over an hour for overhaul operations. Responding units included Engines 1, 3 and 5, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Fire 95, Fire 97, Fire 98 and Fire 29. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation. Thanks to Central Dispatch, OPD, OMU and the American Red Cross for their assistance.
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