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Martin County Sheriff issues warning about phone scam
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk has issued a warning to residents about a phone scam involving false claims related to Alliance Water. The alert came Thursday following reports of residents receiving dubious phone calls. The scam involves an unidentified individual claiming to represent Alliance Water, asking residents for personal information
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Two indicted on drug charges in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two men were indicted on felony drug charges Friday on the Rocket Docket in Martin County. George Dalton, 25, a resident of Inez, faces a charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense. The indictment alleges Dalton had methamphetamine in his possession June 9. James Allen
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Fire claims life in Lawrence County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LAWRENCE COUNTY — A devastating structure fire resulted in the loss of a life and left another individual injured Friday morning in Lawrence County. Kentucky State Police Post 14 responded to a distress call from Lawrence County 911 around 8:30 a.m. Law enforcement and emergency response units discovered that Terry L. Derossett,
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Camp counselor arrested for first-degree sexual abuse
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT GRAYSON — An 18-year-old camp counselor faces a first-degree sexual abuse charge following his arrest at Camp Robert Webb. Kentucky State Police Post 14 responded to the campsite in Grayson shortly after midday June 21 to investigate a report of sexual abuse. Upon arrival, the trooper on duty interviewed the juvenile victim
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Judge gets Riverside Apartments residents temporary eviction relief
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Residents of Riverside Apartments in Warfield have an additional month to secure deposits for water, sewer and electricity accounts. The Martin County Housing Authority Board met June 14 at Riverside and agreed to extend the deadline, responding to a request from Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty. The decision
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Couple arrested for alleged ATV theft in Tomahawk
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Two Tomahawk residents were apprehended Saturday following an alleged theft of an all-terrain vehicle on Rockhouse Road. Dorothy Spence, 40, and Earl Mollett, 51, were arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition (auto) $500<$1,000. Deputy David Adams of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to
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Tourism board discusses updates, ‘big news coming up’ for trail system
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Tourism Board chair Nita Collier started Monday’s meeting by adjusting the agenda. “I would like to add an executive session,” Collier said. “There are some private property owners and we need to discuss a couple of situations. I think that’s best in executive session. Can I
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Martin County Fiscal Court does well in FY2022 audit despite leadership change
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the annual audit of the financial statement of the Martin County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022. Despite a sudden change in county leadership following the death of former Judge/Executive Victor Slone, the audit noted fewer issues
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jordan D. Stamper, 30, of Selina, Ohio, was arrested Monday in Inez on four bench warrants and an indictment warrant. Deputy Keith Meadows made the arrest. Christopher Jordan Mollette, 35, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in Tomahawk on a bench warrant. Deputy J.C.
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EDA negotiating property swap with school board
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority is negotiating with the county school board to exchange properties. The EDA discussed the matter and other business in a meeting June 14. The specifics of the property swap, involving a parcel adjacent to Martin County High School, remain confidential as the
