Cumberland County man facing federal charges after allegedly setting fire at Burkesville City Hall

Tuesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

A Cumberland County man is facing federal arson charges in connection with a fire that damaged Burkesville City Hall in 2020. A federal grand jury indicted 47-year-old Nathan Riddle earlier this month, charging him with […]

Adair brothers now facing federal drug charges after Pulaski arrest

Thursday, October 3 by Zac Oakes

Two brothers from Adair County are now facing federal drug charges for their alleged role in a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The two brothers, 37-year-old Frederick L. Ennis and 35-year-old Diontae M. Ennis, were arrested […]

Former employee of Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Foundation sentenced to 10 months in federal prison

Monday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

A former employee of the now-defunct Somerset-Pulaski County Economic Development Foundation has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after prosecutors say she mishandled more than $140,000 in funds. Lisa Gadberry was sentenced in […]

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

A federal civil rights investigation is being launched into the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, which includes the facility in neighboring Adair County. The system has been under scrutiny recently, especially following a riot that […]

Russell County man indicted by federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearm

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A federal grand jury indicted a Russell County man on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky announced a federal indictment against 29-year-old Damien N. […]

Davis sentenced to 2+ years in federal prison for theft from local nonprofits

Monday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in federal prison for stealing more than $300,000 from two local nonprofits. 57-year-old Charles Davis was sentenced last week after prosecutors say he […]

Somerset man facing federal identity theft and fraud charges

Tuesday, November 28 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man is facing federal charges for computer fraud, identity theft, and more. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Jacob Kipf was indicted on five counts of computer fraud, three counts of aggravated […]

Federal government planning to reopen site to order free at-home COVID tests

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The federal government is planning to reopen the site that allows Americans to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household. Orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Monday, and the tests will […]

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Monday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A Jamestown funeral director has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Deputy Ronnie Golden, alleging he was unlawfully arrested and the victim of excessive force, in violation of his civil rights. […]

Wayne County man sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison on drug charges

Thursday, August 3 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello man was sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison for selling more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, John Young was sentenced to 18 years and […]

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Stories tagged with: federal

Cumberland County man facing federal charges after allegedly setting fire at Burkesville City Hall

Adair brothers now facing federal drug charges after Pulaski arrest

Former employee of Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Foundation sentenced to 10 months in federal prison

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Russell County man indicted by federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearm

Davis sentenced to 2+ years in federal prison for theft from local nonprofits

Somerset man facing federal identity theft and fraud charges

Federal government planning to reopen site to order free at-home COVID tests

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Wayne County man sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison on drug charges

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown