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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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Potted pot plants seized in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office seized potted marijuana plants Friday afternoon at a residence in Lovely, authorities said. Sheriff John Kirk and Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a tip about marijuana plants growing in plain sight on North Wolf Creek Road. Upon arrival, they discovered several cannabis
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Saluting Deputy Bellamy’s heroic actions and the critical role of Narcan and training
In the early hours of Thursday, a situation that could have ended in tragedy was averted through the quick thinking and decisive actions of Deputy Justin Bellamy of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. This incident brings to the limelight the life-saving importance of Narcan and comprehensive emergency response training. Deputy Bellamy responded to a call
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Mother in Martin County arrested for endangering children
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A mother in Martin County was arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of minors, leading to the removal of her children from their home. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call June 11 at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The caller
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Mother arrested after toddler found wandering on busy highway
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. — A woman from Inez is facing charges after her toddler was found wandering alone on a highway, according to Martin County Sheriff John Kirk. The incident occurred when the 2-year-old escaped from home and was seen running along Route 40 near its intersection with Route 645 on
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BREAKING NEWS: Martin County man arrested for first-degree rape
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — One man is behind bars charged with a first-degree rape that occurred Tuesday in Inez. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a call from Horn’s BP on Route 645 reporting a woman had been raped. The victim reported she was forcibly
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New deputy joins sheriff’s office in fight against rising crime
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a new deputy to its ranks. Deputy Chris Sesco, a 27-year-old Inez native and father of one, officially began his job Oct. 1, 2023. Sesco’s appointment comes at a critical time for the department, which is facing a resurgence of drug-related
