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Kentucky State Police investigates mysterious death in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT DRIFT — In a developing story from Floyd County, the Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is investigating a death in the Drift community. On Tuesday evening, Kentucky State Police were alerted to a situation involving a deceased male on Drift Hollow Road. Responding to the call received at 9:57 p.m., KSP investigators
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Police investigating death in Pike County: Melissa Wolford identified as deceased
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post has identified the deceased individual found in the Jamboree community Nov. 1 as 42-year-old Melissa Wolford from Phelps. The cause of her death remains a mystery as investigations continue. The case, which has caught the attention of the local community, began when the
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Martin County grand jury issues indictments against nine people
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered indictments Thursday against nine individuals. Charges range from possession of controlled substances and firearm offenses to trafficking, cable theft and endangerment. David Brown, 38, of Pilgrim, stands accused of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and persistent felony offender in
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Virginia woman indicted for allegedly smuggling drugs into federal prison in Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. — A 63-year-old Virginia woman is facing criminal charges after her indictment Thursday in Martin County for allegedly smuggling drugs into the U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Debord. The grand jury charged Irene A. Looney of Pounding Mill, Virginia, with second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (over 20
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Couple arrested for child endangerment and criminal abuse
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A couple are behind bars following their arrest Tuesday on multiple charges related to the endangerment and criminal abuse of minors. Tomahawk residents Elvie Daniels Wallace, 38, and Charles Wallace, 58, are facing charges of endangering the welfare of a minor, third-degree criminal abuse of a child (12
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Martin County ushers in 2024 with major water infrastructure developments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County starts 2024 with the operational success of the Saltwell sewer lift station and a major announcement that Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed state budget includes a substantial allocation for water projects in Martin County. During a Martin County Water District meeting Thursday, Alliance Water Resources manager Craig
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Inez man arrested on first-degree strangulation charge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A domestic incident led to the arrest of an Inez man on a first-degree strangulation charge. The arrest of 30-year-old Jeffery W. Pinson occurred early Thursday morning after police responded to a 911 call. Trooper Ryan Hale of the Kentucky State Police Post 9 was dispatched to a
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Appalachian Artist Festival rings in New Year with exclusive fundraiser show
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the clock wound down on 2023, a select group of music enthusiasts gathered at the Collier Center for a special New Year’s Eve celebration. The evening was an exclusive prelude to the 2024 Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF), featuring an intimate acoustic concert with musicians Cody Christian, Phill
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Mother charged with child endangerment; police discover drugs but no running water in home
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County mother faces child endangerment and drug-related charges after police discovered drugs and a lack of running water in her home Thursday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, responding to complaints of drug trafficking, conducted a “knock and talk” at 40-year-old Jessica
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and citations: Aaron Spence, 48, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on Coldwater Road in Inez for public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Deputy Chris Sesco responded to a hang-up call to 911. When the officer arrived at the residence on Coldwater Road, Spence
