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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…
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Lt. Gov. Coleman has twin mastectomy, citing exam, family history
KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS UPDATE, Dec. 26: Coleman issued a statement saying in part, “My post-surgery reports came back clean! While I am grateful for my amazing health-care heroes, and the relief I feel for having answers, please hear me when I say, if I had put this off, skipped appointments, or not taken it seriously,…
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KSP Post 9 announces traffic safety checkpoints
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky State Police reminds drivers who travel the roadways that the KSP strives daily to ensure the motoring public’s safety. These proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and…
