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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and other activities: Dorthy M. Spence, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday in the Martin County Government Center on a bench warrant for court. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest. James Sparks, 21, of West Liberty, was arrested Sunday on Frog Pond Road, Inez, for…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judges Brett Butcher and John T. Chafin heard cases in Martin District Court as follows: Judge Butcher Sept. 22 Gwyan Horn (preliminary hearing) — Terroristic threatening, second degree: Reset in person 10/17/23 at 11 a.m. Dennis Allen Maynard (preliminary hearing) — Assault, second degree: Reset in person, no contact with victim. Judge Chafin…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds (Sept. 22-29, 2023)
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Charles Davis vs. Billy J. Cassady et al. Charles Davis vs. Belvia Maynard, Unknown Heirs of et al. Charles Davis vs. William Maynard et al. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Megan Evans. Discover Bank vs. Gina McGinnis.…
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Pike County man arrested for child exploitation materials
VIRGIE — The Electronic Crime Branch of the Kentucky State Police apprehended a Pike County man Thursday in connection with child exploitation materials. Gary Don Hampton, 46, was detained at a Virgie residence following an undercover investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The investigation commenced after the Electronic Crime Branch identified the…
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Gov. Beshear announces nearly $322,000 to benefit development projects in Martin and Daviess counties
FRANKFORT — Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $322,000 in Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) funding to support land and building development and encourage economic growth and quality jobs across two sites in Martin and Daviess counties. “When it comes to setting up Kentucky for continued and future long-term economic success, this program is crucial,”…
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Kentucky announces call for Clean Water and Drinking Water projects
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) and the Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) announced Sept. 26 the 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the 2025 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Call for Projects. The 2025 Call for Projects will be open from Sept. 26 to Dec. 15. Project submittals will occur…
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DOW announces funding available for cleaning up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Division of Water announced Monday that grant funding is available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater and protect water resources. Funds are provided through the EPA’s Nonpoint Source Program and are distributed to states to support best management practices.…
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Drone carrying contraband intercepted near federal prison; one arrest made
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN VAN LEAR — A significant police operation unfolded in Stoney Brook Estates on New Route 3 Thursday morning. Residents awakened to a large police presence as law enforcement swooped in to intercept a drone transporting a substantial quantity of contraband. According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Department representative, the cargo…
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Martin County introduces strict new garbage and nuisance ordinance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Fiscal Court unveiled a new solid waste and nuisance ordinance in its meeting Thursday. The 22-page ordinance implements stricter fines and penalties for violators, empowers code enforcement officers with extended authority, and establishes a code enforcement board to oversee legal proceedings. Before delving into the first…
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State drops first-degree rape charge against Beauty man due to 60-year federal sentence
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — State criminal charges, including first-degree rape, were dismissed Thursday against a Beauty man recently sentenced to 60 years in federal prison. Martin Circuit Judge Kevin Holbrook granted Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Matt Runyons’ motion to dismiss charges against Donald York, 60, of Beauty. The charges included first-degree rape, first-degree…
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