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Tomahawk woman arrested after alleged stabbing
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Kentucky State Police responded to a reported stabbing at approximately 1:47 p.m. Sunday in Tomahawk. The incident allegedly occurred at a residence on Ford Place, but the victim left the scene and went to Milo Subdivision. Upon arriving at Milo Subdivision, officers discovered Jason Jude, 40, who alleged…
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Lovely man goes to jail for assaulting young nephew
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Lovely resident went to jail for the alleged assault of a young boy who stepped up to protect his “papaw.” Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested 41-year-old Christopher Lee Maynard April 16 on Little Peter Cave Road in Lovely, where he allegedly struck his 11-year-old nephew during…
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Inez man arrested for assault of teen
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — An Inez man was arrested on fourth-degree assault (child abuse) Thursday following an altercation with his 15-year-old stepdaughter. Edward T. Summers, 57, was taken into custody on Nichols Street, but the police investigation started at Martin County High School. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office was…
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Strangulation, assault, theft, drugs highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Strangulation, assault, theft and drug offenses highlight the numerous indictments handed down July 6 by a Martin County grand jury. Robert Williamson, 64, of Tomahawk, was indicted for second-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault (minor injury). The indictment alleges that on two separate occasions — April 7, 2023 and Aug.…