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Kentucky Parents of Public School Students Check Your Mailbox For Summer EBT Program Benefits
So, the other day we received a letter in the mail and a surprise we were not expecting. Two envelopes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services. One was a letter about the Summer EBT program and the other was an...
Former gang member says Louisville 'not ready for crime wave' as youth get involved with gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A former Louisville gang member is tackling youth and gang violence the way he knows how. Demetrius McDowell was pulled into gang life by the adrenaline rush. He said almost nothing compares to getting away from the police. However, after three trips to prison, he knew it was either die in the streets or make a change.
Drug task force search warrant results in arrest of Leitchfield woman, Grayson Co. man
A Leitchfield woman and Grayson County man are facing multiple drug charges following the execution of search warrant by a drug task force. The Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Leitchfield Police Department and Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant in the 300 block of Thomas Street on Tuesday afternoon.
Bowling Green man arrested 2nd time within 2 months on vehicle theft charges
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing vehicle theft charges for the second time in nearly a month. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint Wednesday about a subject that had stolen a vehicle off of the 600 block of Washington Street in Brownsville.
Murray Police Department conducting sobriety checkpoints
MURRAY, KY — The Murray Police Department announced on Friday, July 19, that they will conduct sobriety checkpoints. According to the police department, checkpoints are conducted to promote driver safety and deter individuals from driving under the influence. The Murray Police Department did not provide the dates they are...
Upton man wanted by State Police
A LaRue County man is wanted by the Kentucky State Police following the recent launch of a statewide drug operation. Designated Operation Summer Heat, all 16 KSP posts participated in the event following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings. Preliminary results released indicate 206 arrests; 490 charges issued; and the combined seizure of 554 grams of fentanyl, 219 grams of cocaine, 4,862 grams of methamphetamine, 41 grams of heroin, 40 grams of spice, 2,931 fentanyl pills, 50 hydrocodone pills, 64 oxycodone pills, 90 hallucinogens and 14 firearms. The street value of the illicit drugs seized is approximately $684,953.50. Additionally, $37,159 in cash, $10,000 in stolen tools and one stolen vehicle were recovered.
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