Report: Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year

Thursday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year, according to new data released by the Kentucky State Police. That’s down from 2019, when local law enforcement investigated 172 total assault cases. Of those […]

Golden graduates from state law enforcement training academy

Friday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Golden graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy yesterday. Golden was part of Class 519 which included 24 law enforcement officers from across the […]

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Friday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY. (08/06/2021) – On Wednesday, 07/28/2021, a multi-site law enforcement operation took place at three business locations across Kentucky. Law Enforcement agencies have received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, illegal immigration, […]

Local law enforcement arrests two over the weekend

Monday, May 10 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement arrested two individuals over the weekend. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32-year-old Jamie Sharp Friday night on charges of criminal trespassing first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance, and theft […]

New Kentucky election law signed by governor

Wednesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

A bill signed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear makes changes to Kentucky’s election laws. A few of the notable changes are listed below. Permanent creation of voting supercenters. These are voting locations in a county […]

Bill to require vision testing for driver’s license signed into law

Friday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

A bill passed by the Kentucky Legislature and signed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear would require Kentucky drivers to pass a vision test each time they renew their driver’s license. The vision test could be […]

Bill that caps insulin prices signed into law

Tuesday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 22, 2021) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 95 (HB 95), protecting the health and lives of Kentuckians with diabetes by capping the cost of insulin at $30 per […]

Law enforcement makes arrests over the weekend

Monday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Local law enforcement made a couple arrests over the weekend. Those arrested include: Justin Vaughn, age 39, of Jamestown, arrested by Kentucky State Police on Sunday on two counts of assault fourth degree. Timothy Miller, […]

Early voting could become law in Kentucky

Friday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A bill in the Kentucky Legislature would create three days of early voting, along with the creation of more voting centers and a signature cure process for absentee ballots as part of an election reform […]

Law Enforcement Report Arrests Over the Weekend

Monday, December 21 by WJRS Staff

Local officials report the arrest of individuals over the weekend on numerous charges. Reports are 31 year old Justin Gabehart of Russell Springs was arrested Friday evening around 7:30 by Deputy Ronnie Golden of the […]

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Report: Russell County law enforcement investigated 159 assault cases last year

Golden graduates from state law enforcement training academy

Federal, state, and local law enforcement investigating human trafficking in Pulaski County

Local law enforcement arrests two over the weekend

New Kentucky election law signed by governor

Bill to require vision testing for driver’s license signed into law

Bill that caps insulin prices signed into law

Law enforcement makes arrests over the weekend

Early voting could become law in Kentucky

Law Enforcement Report Arrests Over the Weekend

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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