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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Dec. 18 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases Dec. 16 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Shawn Hopkins (change of plea) — 1. Fleeing or evading police, second degree (motor vehicle); 2. Reckless driving: 1. Pleaded guilty, one and one-half years; 2.
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 11 civil suits filed in her office from Dec. 5 to Dec. 18. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported five deeds recorded in her office through Dec. 18. Civil Suits Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. William H. Preece. Capital One NA Successor by Merger T vs.
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Horse killed in Route 3 collision; sheriff urges action
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A horse died early Sunday morning after a vehicle hit it on New Route 3 near Debord, prompting renewed concerns from Martin County Sheriff John Kirk about the danger of free-roaming horses along county roadways. The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. No one in the vehicle received injuries.
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Specialty Court celebrates Christmas with families
INEZ — Specialty Court programs serving Johnson, Martin and Lawrence counties hosted a Christmas party for participants and their families Friday at the Collier Center in Inez. Children enjoyed a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and received Christmas gifts. Event organizers said Specialty Court plays an important role in the justice system by providing
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Police find deceased dogs tied up behind house
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By the time deputies arrived Dec. 16 at a home on Thickety Fork Road, the report was already grim: dogs tied behind the house, no longer alive, left unseen and unreported for days, possibly weeks. Law enforcement arrested Phillip D. Butcher, 73, of Inez, on a charge of
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Dog attacks expose growing danger of horses on New Route 3
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — What began as a report of dogs attacking a horse near the industrial park on New Route 3 has laid bare a much larger and unresolved crisis in Martin County, where free-roaming horses, aggressive dogs and busy highways are colliding. A series of dog attacks on horses roaming
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EDA director outlines vision for new building and park in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seeking to revive a stretch of downtown Inez long marked by deteriorating properties, the Martin County Economic Development Authority is considering a phased redevelopment that would pair new construction with public green space. At a Dec. 10 meeting, EDA director Carolea Mills outlined plans for a project centered
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Martin County arrest report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Joe Robinson, 45, of Tomahawk, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 on Route 40 in Inez on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), failure to produce an insurance card and an outstanding indictment warrant for
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Man charged with felony water theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord man under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program in connection with the theft of water services, a Class D felony. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office charged John Allen, 39, with theft of services valued between $1,000 and $10,000. Court records allege the
