The 2023 Crime in Kentucky report was released this week, and the data shows more than 1,900 arrests were made in Russell County last year.
The Crime in Kentucky report is compiled by Kentucky State Police and looks at crimes committed across the commonwealth.
According to the data, nearly 200 assault arrests were made in Russell County last year. More than 250 drug and narcotic arrests were made, along with 25 burglaries.
Nearly 50 theft arrests were made, along with 35 destruction or damage of property arrests.
There were also nearly 120 DUI arrests and more than 100 drunkenness arrests, according to the data.
Stay tuned to WJRS News for more information from the annual Crime in Kentucky report.
