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Mother in Martin County arrested for endangering children
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A mother in Martin County was arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of minors, leading to the removal of her children from their home. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call June 11 at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The caller…
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Inez woman dies after car rolls down driveway, traps her beneath
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A 64-year-old woman from Inez died in a tragic accident when her car rolled down her driveway, dragging her and trapping her beneath it, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said. Rebecca Griffith was already deceased when the first deputy sheriff arrived, Kirk stated. She was officially pronounced dead at…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Candace A. Moore, 39, of Stanford, was arrested Monday at Addiction Recovery Care White Oak Hill in Inez on an indictment warrant from Boyle County charging her with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Deputy Justin Bellamy…
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Martin County court docket June 7
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases June 7 in Martin District Court: Caleb Joseph Burgess (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over limit: Six-month diversion. Michael Copley (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Reset 7/2/24 at 9 a.m. Michael G. Copley (arraignment) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Reset 7/2/24 at 9…
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Martin County Records: Deeds and marriages June 7-13
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office June 7-13: Deeds Oscar Copley, Brenda Copley (first party) to Melissa Howell, Fred Randall Howell (second party). Margaret Pinson, Pamela Pinson Coonley, Donald Coonley, Lucy Pinson Barden, Daniel A. Barden, Sara Pinson Nenni, Anthony Nenni (first party) Pinson…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office June 7-13: Ashley Runyon vs. Kevin M. Litton. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Marletta S. McGinnis. Bank of America NA vs. Gwyan Horn. Discover Bank vs. Matthew Whitt. Community Trust Bank vs. Alexus Collins. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Dixie…
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Deaths of two Kentucky workers demolishing coal-prep plant bring $31,500 fine for safety violations
BY LIAM NIEMEYER kentuckylantern.com On a cool evening in late October, David Peyton heard a pop then a warning scream to get out. Within seconds two men were trapped under 11 stories of steel and concrete. Peyton ran to where Alvin Nees and Billy Joe “Bo” Daniels were trapped in the collapsed Pontiki/Excel coal preparation…
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SCAM ALERT: Beware of fake arrest warrants
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) issued a warning Monday urging residents to be cautious of scams involving fake arrest warrants bearing forged signatures of court personnel and law enforcement officers. The AOC stated that scammers are sending fraudulent warrants and demanding payment to avoid arrest. “While such scams are not…
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Pikeville man charged with vehicular homicide after hit-and-run on U.S. 460
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MILLARD, Ky. — A Pike County man is in custody after allegedly striking and killing a bicyclist on U.S. 460 in Millard and fleeing the scene, according to Kentucky State Police. The Pikeville Post was notified of the fatal collision around 9:50 p.m. June 12. Troopers determined that Clinton Justice, 68, of…
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Woman killed in three-vehicle collision in Belcher
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BELCHER — A woman died June 12 in a three-vehicle collision on Ferrells Creek Road in Belcher, according to the Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post. The crash was reported at approximately 7:14 a.m. Troopers determined that Jeremy Gunter was driving a 2002 Ford F150 when his vehicle crossed the center line and…
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