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Columbia Police Charge Three with Criminal Abuse

Three people are facing criminal abuse charges following an investigation by the Columbia Police Department into the alleged mistreatment of four children. Chief Evan Burton told WJRS NEWS officers responded around 11:45 Tuesday morning to […]

Science Hill Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

Sheriff Bobby Jones says a Pulaski County man is behind bars following an investigation into alleged sexual abuse involving children. Sixty-nine-year-old Jeffrey Bryant of Science Hill was arrested Monday at his home after investigators obtained […]

Pulaski couple arrested on child abuse charges

A Pulaski County couple was arrested last week on child abuse charges. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 28-year-old Jacob Barnett and 29-year-old Kyera Barnett were arrested last week following an investigation into reports that […]

Somerset man indicted on kidnapping, child abuse charges

A Somerset man has been indicted on multiple charges, including kidnapping and child abuse. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Davin Melton was charged with criminal abuse first degree – child under 12, kidnapping […]

Russell Springs man arrested on child abuse charge

A Russell Springs man was arrested on a charge of child abuse yesterday afternoon. 48-year-old Brandy Farrell Tolliver was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with assault fourth degree – child abuse. Tolliver was […]