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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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Woman found dead in Martin, foul play suspected
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN — Police suspect foul play in the death of a woman found dead Sunday in a residence in Floyd County. The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post was notified of a deceased female at a residence on Arkansas Creek in Martin. Police say the initial investigation indicated Amber Spradlin, 39, of Prestonsburg,…
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Police seize 2 pounds of suspected fentanyl
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HARDY — Two women face charges after police seized 2 pounds of suspected fentanyl from their residence in the Hardy community of Pike County. Kentucky State Police arrested Leatrice Hunt, 41, and Destiny Hunt, 19, following a search of the Hunt home Thursday. In addition to the suspected fentanyl, officers say…
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Kentucky State Police raises $9,185 for Special Olympics Kentucky
Citizens rise to the challenge for the ‘Cover the Cruiser’ fundraising effort FRANKFORT — Last week, the Kentucky State Police challenged Kentuckians to “Cover the Cruiser” to support Special Olympics Kentucky. This year, the events raised $9,185. “Special Olympics emulates what Team Kentucky is building each day,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “It is so special…
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Police seize one-half pound of meth, 30 grams of fentanyl, other drugs in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HAROLD — Police arrested four individuals Wednesday after finding a large amount of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other drugs at a residence in Harold. Kentucky State Police troopers and KSP Post 9’s Drug Interdiction Unit executed a search warrant on a home on Hale Road and its occupants. Officers seized approximately one-half pound…
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Man dies following arrest; state police investigating
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT EASTERN, Ky. — Kentucky State Police Post 9 is conducting a death investigation of a man who died after being arrested by deputies in Floyd County. Steven Moore, 43, of Eastern, became unconscious and appeared to be suffering from a medical emergency following his arrest March 1. KSP said in a release…
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Traffic stop leads to meth, heroin bust
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BETSY LAYNE, Ky. — Police arrested four people after seizing methamphetamine and heroin during a traffic stop Wednesday. According to Kentucky State Police Post 9, a Drug Interdiction Unit trooper observed an equipment violation on a silver 2015 Kia Optima and conducted a traffic stop in the Betsy Layne community.…
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Kentucky State Police investigate trooper-involved shooting in Floyd County
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A Kentucky State Police is on administrative leave while an investigation continues into the shooting death of a suspect Feb. 3 in Floyd County. The KSP said in a news release Friday that a critical incident response team has interviewed vital witnesses. The preliminary investigation reveals Trooper Billy Ball conducted a traffic…
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Kentucky State Police hiring troopers
Beginning 2023 increased salary and pension available The Kentucky State Police seeks Kentuckians to serve as sworn Kentucky State Police Troopers. Applications are being accepted for new officers and the law enforcement accelerated (LEAP) program for cadet class 103. Deadline to apply is Oct. 28. KSP offers one of the top five highest starting salaries…
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Kentucky State Police investigates two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County
ELKHORN CITY – Kentucky State Police Pikeville received a 911 call regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County at approximately 7:58 a.m. Sept. 26. The collision occurred on Elkhorn Creek in the Elkhorn City community. Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered 32-year-old Wesley Childers of Draffin was operating a 2009 Thomas bus on Elkhorn Creek when his vehicle…
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