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School speech therapist arrested for public intoxication
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County school speech therapist was arrested Thursday afternoon at Eden Elementary after officers said she appeared to be under the influence while supervising students. Martin County Schools Police Chief Chris Kidd and Officer Nathan Todd arrested Leigh Ann Marquez, 44, of Paintsville, around 3 p.m. on
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Martin County arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office has released the following arrests: Mack A. Estep, 41, of Warfield, was arrested Friday on an indictment warrant charging him with trafficking in controlled substance, first degree (over 2 grams of methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified), possession of marijuana, failure to or improper
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 6 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases Nov. 3 and 4 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court – Holbrook Curtis Bowen (change of plea) — 1. Fleeing or evading police, second degree (motor vehicle); 2. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported one deed and two marriages recorded in her office from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. Civil Suits Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jason Grace. Capital One NA
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Six indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted six people Thursday on charges that include drug trafficking, assault, wanton endangerment and driving under the influence. Hailee J. Joseph, 31, of Paintsville, is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine) and use/possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Debord woman faces drug charges
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court has formally charged a Debord woman under the Rocket Docket program. Charlene Carter, 34, faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a Class D felony, and public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor. According to the Commonwealth Attorney, the charges stem from
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Faith Caldwell makes history with All-State selection
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County standout Faith Caldwell has been named to the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association’s All-State Second Team, becoming the first player in program history to earn the honor. Caldwell turned in one of the most efficient offensive seasons in Kentucky high school soccer. She ranked 11th
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Spirit Shop Player of the Week: Brayden Fannin
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Brayden Fannin is the Spirit Shop Player of the Week. The sophomore edge rusher led the team in receiving Friday night against Paintsville. He pulled down five catches and racked up 67 yards in the 41-28 Martin County victory. Fannin caught a pass for
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Regional jail near financial collapse, will ask counties to pay higher inmate housing rate
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Regional Detention Center is teetering on the edge of financial collapse. In what officials describe as a last-ditch effort to keep the facility operating, the regional jail board is preparing to ask its four member counties—Johnson, Martin, Magoffin and Lawrence—to approve an increase in the
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Martin County keeps property tax rate steady
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Property owners will see no change in their county property tax rates for the coming year. The Martin County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to keep the real property tax rate unchanged at 12.1 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming year. According to the Department for
