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Kimper woman sentenced to 45 years for recording abuse of toddlers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT A Pike County woman was sentenced Thursday to 45 years in federal prison for recording the sexual abuse of two toddlers and distributing the videos online. Pamela Denise Sargent, 45, of Kimper, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Karen K. Caldwell after pleading guilty in March to two counts of producing…
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Five arrested after police find suspected drugs hidden in vehicle door frames
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT BELFRY — Five people went to jail in Pike County after Kentucky State Police detectives found nearly 2-1/2 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and 2-1/2 ounces of suspected fentanyl hidden inside a vehicle’s door frames. Officers with KSP Post 9 conducted a traffic stop June 25 in Belfry on two vehicles believed to…
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Pike County grand jury indicts nine
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned 12 indictments against nine individuals June 23. Charges range from strangulation and terroristic threatening to drug-related charges and bail jumping. Frank Beavers, 44, of Shelbiana, stands indicted on one count each of first-degree bail jumping and first-degree persistent felony offender. Christopher Coleman,…
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Pike County grand jury indicts 14
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — Drug offenses, burglary, theft and persistent felony offender allegations were among the charges returned by the Pike County grand jury June 16, with 14 individuals indicted on a range of felony and misdemeanor offenses. Patricia Adkins, 39, of Pikeville, stands indicted on third-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking,…
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Rape, sexual abuse cases among Pike County indictments
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A Pike County grand jury returned 55 indictments against 54 individuals during sessions held May 20 and June 2. Charges include rape, sexual abuse, assault, robbery, identity theft and numerous drug-related offenses. May 20 Travis Abbott, 34, of Gilbert, West Virginia, stands indicted on three counts of first-degree…
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Driver accused of fleeing crash, leaving four juveniles behind
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOUTHCARD — A Pike County man was arrested Monday after Kentucky State Police said he fled the scene of a crash, leaving four juveniles inside the wrecked vehicle. Troopers responded to South River Road in the Mouthcard community after receiving a 911 call reporting a single-vehicle collision. According to Kentucky State Police,…
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Free book-binding workshop June 5
Residents interested in learning a new skill will have an opportunity during a free workshop at the Pike County Extension Office. Community Arts Assistant Angie Kendrick with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Pike County is inviting the public to “Bind & Brunch” on Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m., at the Pike…
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Pike County grand jury indicts nine
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned six felony and three misdemeanor indictments on a variety of charges May 5. Patrick Adams, 36, of Kimper, was indicted on a single count of first-degree criminal trespassing. Austin Cecil, 25, of Sidney, stands indicted on charges of first-degree trafficking in a…
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Invasive species project planned on WMAs in Martin and Pike counties
State wildlife officials will temporarily close portions of three wildlife management areas in Martin and Pike counties this month to carry out a large-scale habitat improvement effort targeting invasive plant species. The closures will occur during a two-day window, either May 4-8 or May 11-15, depending on weather conditions, according to the Kentucky Department of…
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Pike grand jury indicts 22
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Pike County grand jury returned indictments against 22 individuals April 21, including several defendants facing drug, firearm and bail-jumping charges. Margaret Adkins, 67, of Pikeville, has been indicted on a single misdemeanor count of theft by unlawful taking (less than $300). Tina Adkins, 48, of Phelps, stands…
