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Videos show constables beating, dragging man
Commonwealth Attorney could not comment on ‘what may be a pending case, investigation’ BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — Videos surfaced last week on Facebook showing two Martin County constables beating and dragging a man after they captured him onto the ground and cuffed his hands behind his back. Two videos show Martin County…
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Arrest Report 5/4/22
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office and the Martin County Constables reported the following arrests: John D. King, 41, of Louisa, was arrested Friday on Trade Ridge on a Lawrence County indictment warrant charging him with first-degree rape and unlawful transaction with a minor, second degree. Deputy Tyler Lafferty made the arrest. Kimberly Cole,…
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Bowen solves park vandalism
WARFIELD — Martin County District 5 Constable Mitchell Bowen made quick work of solving a case of vandalism and theft at Warfield Park. “Thanks to tips from the public, the person responsible for taking the flag from the park has returned the flag,” Bowen said. “Instead of filing charges, he will be paying restitution in…
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Boxvana pays taxes, complies with other EDA demands
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Boxvana paid its occupational taxes up to date and supplied the Martin County Economic Development Authority with all but one document that the EDA demanded regarding a lease agreement between the two entities. EDA chairman James Ayers announced in an April 20 board meeting that attorney Brian Cumbo received…
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Courthouse Report 5/4/22
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: David Crum vs. Melissa L. Jude. Marissa Taylor Newsome vs. Cody Ryan Newsome. Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. April Davis Young. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Rowdy Kinser. Deeds INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following…
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County moves forward on campground development
Hopes to extend utilities to Caney BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court continues to move forward in developing a campground and events venue on the Caney Shaft site. The court is applying for two grants to help extend utilities to the location. “We’re looking at one through the Appalachian Regional Commission…
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King in jail on rape
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A man wanted in Lawrence County on charges of first-degree rape and unlawful transaction with a minor is behind bars after his arrest late Friday night in Martin County. John D. King, 32, of Louisa, was arrested on Trace Ridge in Tomahawk at 11 p.m. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy…
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Jude registers for Inez seat
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Another candidate has thrown his hat in the ring for Inez City Commission. Floyd David Jude, 41, registered Thursday at the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Jude is the third candidate to declare in the Inez City races. He joins Commissioner Terry Fraley who seeks re-election to the Commission and Commissioner…
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Voter registration picks up in state ahead of primary
10,000+ new voters register FRANKFORT — Secretary of State Michael Adams announced March voter registration saw a boost ahead of the May primary election. “As we transition toward normality, we’re glad to see voter registration beginning to recover,” said Adams. “We are hopeful for a solid voter turnout as Kentuckians enjoy the historic expanded access…
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County ends District 4 trash issue
Martin County Fiscal Court terminated Joe’s Garbage Removal’s contract in a special meeting Tuesday evening. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) Joe’s Garbage Removal terminated “I’ve got pictures of garbage that is going on 4-feet tall.” –Magistrate Junior Hunt BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court ended the trash-hauling controversy in District 4…
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