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FEMA vehicle impounded in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office impounded a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) vehicle May 7 after a disaster recovery worker fled from police during a traffic stop. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd said he clocked the vehicle at 92 mph in a 55 mph zone along KY-645 near the
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Priscilla Ann Boggs, 38, of Warfield, was arrested Monday on a charge of prescription controlled substance not in the proper container and a bench warrant. Deputy Putman responded to a call about Boggs knocking on doors and taking stuff off porches at Dempsey
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USP Big Sandy: Baltimore woman accused of smuggling ‘wax weed’ to inmate
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — Authorities arrested a Baltimore woman after she allegedly attempted to smuggle balloons filled with “wax weed” to an inmate at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Big Sandy in Martin County. On May 4, Kentucky State Police responded to a complaint from USP Big Sandy staff, who had detained
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Steven Ray Davis, 42, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on charges of leaving the scene of accident-failure to render aid or assistance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance first degree (PCP), no registration
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Grand jury indictments detail violence, threats and reckless conduct
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against nine individuals. Their charges range from witness intimidation to wanton endangerment of children, drug possession and fleeing police. The cases involve allegations of violence, threats and reckless conduct. Dennis Scott, 46, of Pilgrim, stands accused of wanton endangerment
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Dispute turns dangerous with shots fired at Yellow Creek
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT YELLOW CREEK — What began as a domestic dispute turned dangerous when a 62-year-old Martin County man allegedly fired a gun at his wife, authorities said. Police arrested Thornton Eddie Goble of Yellow Creek on a felony charge of first-degree wanton endangerment shortly before 10:30 p.m. April 29, according to the Martin
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Man arrested for Auxier bridge murder
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN AUXIER — A man sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Floyd County is behind bars on a charge of murder after his arrest Saturday night, authorities said. The man, Larry Johnson, 67, of Auxier, had been the subject of a police search since Friday afternoon after officers responded
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Father and daughter arrested for confrontation at school
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County father and his teenage daughter were arrested last week after confrontations with the principal of Martin County High School. James Gilman, 51, of Beauty, and his 18-year-old daughter — a student — were taken into custody around 3:30 p.m. April 23 at the school. Their
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Shawn David Moore, 45, of Inez, and Donald Keith Harris, 44, of Ulysses, were arrested Monday in Inez for theft of a motor vehicle registration plate. Deputy Steven Putman reported that Moore admitted to taking the tags off John Fletcher’s and Tim Mullett’s
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Manhunt continues for murder suspect
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN AUXIER — Kentucky State Police are searching for a Floyd County man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Friday afternoon near the Auxier bridge. Police said Saturday afternoon the search continues for 67-year-old Larry Johnson of Prestonsburg, who is accused of fatally shooting 48-year-old Steven Adkins, also of Prestonsburg.
