A Lexington man has been sentenced to 65 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple firearm and drug trafficking charges. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 41-year-old Keith Stallworth was arrested in August 2023 while carrying a pistol loaded with high-velocity rifle rounds and an extended … Read more
Fleming County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam aimed at families of incarcerated individuals. Sheriff Tim Smith said the office has received several reports of scammers contacting victims and convincing them to send money, resulting in losses totaling thousands of dollars. According to the sheriff, callers falsely claim they can arrange an … Read more
A Lexington man accused of murder in the fentanyl overdose death of an 18-month-old child nearly four years ago appeared in court Friday after previously refusing to attend his arraignment. Ka’Darrius Warren was escorted to Fayette District Court by deputies for a preliminary hearing earlier this month after declining to appear as scheduled. According to … Read more
A driver lost their life Thursday afternoon after an SUV veered off the road and collided with a tree in Woodford County. Police in Versailles responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Old Frankfort Pike around 2:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a small SUV that had left the roadway and struck a … Read more
Two Kanawha County school buses were involved in a minor crash Thursday morning. Authorities reported the incident shortly before 9:30 a.m. near Oakridge Drive and Greenbrier Street in Charleston. Officials said dozens of students were riding on at least one of the buses, but none appear to have been injured. First responders are evaluating the … Read more
A veteran from Putnam County will receive recognition at a national tribute event this spring, organizers announced. U.S. Army Capt. James McCormick of Scott Depot has been chosen as one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees during a mission set for April 27 through May 1, according to a news release from … Read more
A Ravenswood man was arrested Wednesday after police said he allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor dating back to 2018. James Paul DeNapoli II, 40, faces nine counts of third-degree sexual assault, according to a news release from the Ravenswood Police Department. Police allege DeNapoli had a sexual relationship with a child … Read more
Police said a traffic stop along U.S. 33 in Jackson County led to an arrest and the seizure of illegal drugs. Paul Richard Harris II, 49, of Columbus, has been charged with possession with intent to deliver both fentanyl and MDMA, according to a social media post from the Ravenswood Police Department. Officers stopped an … Read more
A Floyd County man received a prison sentence of more than 15 years on Thursday for drug trafficking offenses, prosecutors said. Justin Bryant, 35, of Martin, was previously convicted of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according … Read more
As West Virginia works to safeguard nearly 6,000 children in foster care, lawmakers are weighing proposed changes to child welfare policy. “It’s all about the safety for the kids and to guarantee and ensure that the parents are doing what they tell the courts they’re doing,” said Del. Scot Heckert, R-Wood. Heckert is sponsoring House … Read more