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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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Kentucky State Police Post 9 officers recognized at annual awards ceremony
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Eight Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post 9 troopers and detectives were among 84 honored July 23 during the KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony in Lexington. The officers were recognized for going above and beyond the call of service in 2025. During 2025, KSP responded to 532,600 calls for assistance, conducted…
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Missing woman found safe
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky State Police have located an Inez woman who was reported missing. According to Trooper M. Coleman, KSP Post 9 public relations officer, Heather Mollett, 36, was found safe. Mollett’s mother, Rhonda Salmons, had reported Mollett missing July 13 after she did not return home from a court…
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Troopers charge Lovely man with DUI
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A Lovely man was arrested July 11 after police responding to a reported fight said he admitted drinking before driving. Christopher Arthur Scott, 20, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle. Kentucky State…
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KSP seeks help identifying truck tied to Floyd County burglary
MARTIN — Kentucky State Police Post 9 is asking for the public’s help identifying a white utility truck believed to have been used during a burglary in the Martin community of Floyd County. KSP said Monday night that anyone with information about the vehicle or its owner should contact KSP Post 9 at 606-433-7711. Callers…
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KSP seeks public’s help locating missing teen
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MILLARD — The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from the Millard. Troopers said they were contacted Jan. 1 regarding the disappearance of Star Blair. She was last seen earlier that day on Daniels Branch in Millard, according to state police.…
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KSP Post 9 officers receive honors
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LEXINGTON — Three officers from Kentucky State Police Post 9 Pikeville were among those receiving top honors Friday in Lexington as the KSP recognized 61 troopers, detectives and officers for acts of valor and service that went beyond the line of duty. Trooper Nicholas Taylor, a three-year veteran, is the Trooper of…
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Teen killed, another injured in Pike County UTV rollover
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MCANDREWS — A 14-year-old was killed Friday evening in an off-road vehicle crash in Pike County, according to the Kentucky State Police. Troopers at Post 9 said they were notified at about 7:11 p.m. of a single-vehicle accident on a trail near Pinsonfork Road. A 2021 Can-Am UTV carrying two juveniles had…
