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Septic system applications now open
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Eastern Kentucky homeowners may qualify for help repairing or replacing a failing septic system or connecting their residence to a public sewer system. Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in a Desirable Environment) announced Monday that it is now accepting applications for its septic assistance program. The program also assists qualifying homeowners whose…
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Martin, Johnson men arrested after KSP pursuit; suspected stolen AT&T line recovered
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — A Martin County man and a Johnson County man were arrested Sunday after a Kentucky State Police pursuit ended with troopers disabling a pickup truck and finding suspected stolen AT&T communication line inside. Police identified the driver as Christopher Jordan Mollette, 38, of Martin County, and the passenger…
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KSP Post 9 releases traffic safety checkpoint locations
Kentucky State Police Post 9 has released a list of traffic safety checkpoint locations as part of its continuing effort to reduce crashes and enforce state traffic laws. Troopers periodically conduct checkpoints and increase patrols in areas known for traffic problems. The enforcement efforts focus on impaired driving, valid driver’s licenses, vehicle registration and insurance,…
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Fatal driveway shooting leads to murder arrest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN THEALKA — A physical altercation erupted into gunfire Saturday on Main Camp Branch in Thealka, leaving a River man dead in a driveway and a West Van Lear man jailed on a murder charge, Kentucky State Police said. Kentucky State Police Post 9 responded to a residence on Main Camp…
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Inez woman arrested in stolen bank card case
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez woman was arrested Thursday after law enforcement said surveillance video showed her using a Johnson County man’s bank card to make about $2,000 in unauthorized purchases. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy David Adams arrested Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, at her Route 3 residence at 8:20 a.m. on…
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Louisa woman jailed after allegedly striking, killing dog with her vehicle
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MATEWAN, W.Va. — A Lawrence County woman was arrested July 28 on warrants stemming from three separate incidents in Mingo County, including one in which she allegedly struck and killed a dog with her vehicle. Courtney Jo Cooper, 21, of Louisa, faces two felony charges and several misdemeanor charges arising…
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Pike traffic stop triggers meth bust in Williamson
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A traffic stop in Pikeville on July 28 led to a methamphetamine bust at a Williamson residence, where authorities seized approximately 3 pounds of the drug and $19,357 in cash. Pikeville Police officers stopped a GMC Sierra on U.S. 119 after observing it traveling above the speed limit…
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ARC to pay $16.2M in Medicaid billing case — a nearly $11.5M reduction
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN ASHLAND — Addiction Recovery Care and two affiliated health care companies have agreed to a $16.2 million civil judgment to resolve federal allegations that they improperly billed Kentucky Medicaid for behavioral health and medical services over a period spanning nearly seven years. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…
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Skyles: New law narrows voter ID options
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the Nov. 3 General Election approaching, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reminds voters that those who arrive at the polls without an acceptable photo ID have fewer options to verify their identity under a new state law that took effect July 15. The change removes Social Security…
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Johnna C. Perdue, 20, was arrested July 28 on charges of probation violation (for a felony offense), criminal mischief in the first degree, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance and persistent felony offender. Deputy David Adams made the…
