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Police search for man after high-speed chase across Pike and Floyd counties
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Authorities are searching for Kenneth Kyle Greer following a high-speed pursuit Saturday night involving multiple law enforcement agencies across Pike and Floyd counties. Greer, already wanted on several active warrants for failure to appear, now faces additional charges related to the reckless chase. According to the Prestonsburg Police Department’s statement…
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Kentucky State Police apprehend suspect in high-speed narcotics trafficking chase
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CANNONSBURG — Kentucky State Police apprehended a suspect involved in narcotics trafficking following a high-speed chase in Boyd County. The arrest of Benjamin Layne, 44, was a joint operation by the KSP Post 14 Ashland criminal interdiction team and their canine unit. The incident unfolded Dec. 21 when troopers initiated a traffic…
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Mingo man arrested following high-speed police chase
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — A high-speed police chase on U.S. 119 near Pikeville that is said to have reached speeds in excess of 135 mph Friday has landed a Mingo County man behind bars on nine charges, including first-degree wanton endangerment. According to the criminal citation filed by Trooper A. Kranzman with…