KSP Releases the Kentucky Crime Report
The 2023 Crime in Kentucky report was released by Kentucky State Police this week. The report indicates crime rates have remained stable with a decline in offenses for homicide, burglary, […]
London Man Arrested After Leading Police on Chase
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says while Deputy Cyruss McVey was attempting to locate a vehicle on an unrelated complaint, he encountered a Honda 250 on KY 229 with no […]
London Firefighter Awarded Mayor’s Valor Medal
Mayor Randall Weddle recently honored the actions of London Fire Department Captain Ricky George. George was awarded the Mayor’s Valor Medal for saving the life of Brandon Buckner, who suffered […]
KSP and CVE Participating in Operation Safe Driver Week
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is participating in Operation Safe Driver Week now through Saturday, July 13th. This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week focuses on reckless, careless, or dangerous driving. Officers will […]
London Man Arrested After Apparent Road Rage Shooting
Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting the arrest of a man after a road rage shooting incident. The shooting reportedly happened Saturday off East Laurel Road, six miles east […]
Corbin Parents Arrested After Child Makes 911 Call
The Corbin Police Department says two parents are in jail after their child reportedly called the police, thinking the mother was dead. Officers say the girl called, saying that she […]
Secretary of State Michael Adams Says Voter Registration Went Up In June
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced voter registration numbers went up in June in the Commonwealth. Kentucky saw 9,693 new voter registrations last month. 4,362 voter registrations were removed from […]
Laurel County Sheriff Announces Traffic Safety Checkpoints
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says they will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints this month at various locations that are experiencing a high rate of crashes resulting in injuries or […]
Police Release Identity of Woman Killed in Fatal Crash in Laurel County
Laurel County Sheriff John Root and London Police Chief Chuck Johnson report an investigation into a fatal crash. The crash happened Monday on US 25 about 7 miles South of […]
Laurel County Motorcycle Chase Ends in Arrest
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says while Deputy Bobby Roberts was patrolling on East Laurel Road, he attempted to pull over a motorcycle that had no plates. The driver, later […]