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Martin County Arrest Report
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests and citations: Zachary Colton Delong, 27, of Debord, was arrested Friday on Setser Branch, Debord, on an indictment warrant and traffic charges. Deputy J.C. Kirk made the arrest. Christopher S. Marcum, 48, of Inez, was arrested Friday in Inez on…
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Debord shooting suspect arrested; police search for second male involved
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A midnight shooting in Debord has resulted in the arrest of a Lovely man who allegedly fired more than a dozen bullets into two residences with occupants inside. The incident took place at the home of Austin Harless on Sandlick Road early Sunday morning. According to a criminal…
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Burglary, criminal mischief highlight Martin County grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against six individuals for crimes ranging from burglary to criminal mischief. Ersel Crum Jr., 54, of Inez, faces an indictment for second-degree burglary. The indictment alleges Crum illegally entered the dwelling of Betty Harris of Inez intending to commit a…
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Martin County Sheriff warns public of scam
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is alerting residents to an ongoing scam in which suspects are imitating law enforcement and asking the public for money donations. “We are not soliciting money for the sheriff’s office,” Kirk posted on social media Thursday. “This is a scam. Please let your family and friends know.” At…
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Alleged shoplifting spree at Southside Mall leads to arrest
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — An adult and juvenile from Hurley, Virginia, were charged for an alleged shoplifting spree at the Southside Mall in South Williamson. Michelle Stiltner, 33, was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking or disposition and unlawful transaction with a minor by Kentucky State Police Trooper Brennan…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Charles Stacy, 60, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday for second-degree forgery. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Hayes Maynard, 46, of Beauty, was arrested Monday at 3059 Riverfront Road in Lovely on two bench warrants for failure to appear in court. Deputy…
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Martin County Sheriff’s Office cracks down on solicitation fraud
Prestonsburg man targets businesses in Martin, Floyd and Johnson counties BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man accused of fraudulently soliciting donations from local businesses, claiming that his wife was seriously ill and he needed funds to cover medical expenses. Police caught up with the fundraiser, Wallace…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office made the following arrests: Alesha Gamble, 35, of Paintsville, was arrested Monday at White Oak Hill Recovery Center in Inez for menacing and public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Sheriff Kirk reports Gamble left the rehabilitation center earlier Monday, and he located and returned her. At around…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Selwyn Glenn Brewer, 55, of Beauty, was arrested Monday for driving on a DUI-suspended license, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia buy/possession, and resisting arrest. Sheriff Kirk reported Brewer had a small plastic bag in his right shorts pocket that contained…
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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.…
