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Sheriff clears 2023 audit
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FRANKFORT — State Auditor Allison Ball released the audit of the 2023 financial statement of Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The only comment on the audit report was one that is common to government offices in smaller counties: The sheriff did not have an adequate number of office staff to segregate duties.…
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Martin County Sheriff’s Office announces traffic safety checkpoints
INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced multiple traffic safety checkpoints that will take place periodically throughout the county to ensure motorists comply with motor vehicle laws, including driving under the influence regulations. These checkpoints are part of the MCSO’s efforts to enhance road safety and deter violations of the law. The public…
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Drug tip leads to arrest of Inez woman
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A tip sparked a police operation that led to the arrest of 38-year-old Shaunda Crum of Inez on multiple drug charges. Acting on information about suspected narcotics activity at a residence on Spring Branch Road, Martin County Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Kidd arrived just before noon Friday to…
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Passenger busted with meth in shoe claims driver set him up
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Pilgrim man found himself in cuffs late Saturday night after being stopped at a traffic checkpoint near Kermit Bridge in Lovely. According to police, Deputy Justin Bellamy arrested Frankie L. Maynard, 48, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia around 11…
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Two Inez locals nabbed for stolen goods
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Inez locals, Jeffery Pinson, 31, and Ray Collins, 48, found themselves in police custody Thursday evening on Mac Pinson Drive for allegedly receiving stolen goods valued between $500 and $1,000. According to Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were alerted to a…
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MCSO celebrates Fannin’s 80th birthday
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office celebrated longtime volunteer deputy Ernie Fannin’s 80th birthday with a special gathering that included food and cake. Fannin reached this milestone Sept. 1.
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Brett Waller, 59, of Lovely, was arrested Monday on Route 40 in Warfield for strangulation second degree (domestic violence). Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a domestic in progress at 12:18 p.m. At the scene, the alleged victim told police that Waller had…
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Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County…
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Two more arrested for desecrating prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Police nabbed two additional suspects involved in the desecration of the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd apprehended Brian Keith Robinette, 20, and Alexandria Riddle, 20, both from Wellington, Menifee County, around 1:30 p.m. Friday…
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Inez man arrested for desecrating altar on God’s Promise Trail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Police arrested an Inez man who is one of three suspected of setting a fire on the prayer altar on God’s Promise Trail in Inez. The incident occurred around dusk June 7 on the scenic trail and was captured on video. On Monday evening Chief Deputy Chris Kidd…
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