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Trimble County man arrested locally on several charges

A Trimble County man was arrested locally on numerous charges. Russell Springs Police arrested 40-year-old Barney A. Warner Jr. yesterday. He’s charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of opiates, possession of cocaine, possession of drug […]

Two drug arrests made locally yesterday

Law enforcement made a pair of drug-related arrests yesterday. 47-year-old Richard Crockett of Russell Springs was arrested by Kentucky State Police yesterday afternoon. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of […]

Earthquake in Garrard County could be felt locally

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in Garrard County yesterday near Lancaster, and the shaking could be felt by some in Russell and surrounding counties. Some residents near the Windsor area around the Russell-Casey County line […]

Texas man arrested locally on drug charge

A Texas man was arrested locally on drug charges over the weekend. 43-year-old Carlos Flores Antunes of Austin, Texas, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with trafficking in cocaine, resisting arrest, giving an […]

Berea man arrested locally on drug races

A Berea man was arrested locally on drug charges yesterday afternoon. 29-year-old Christopher Taylor was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, and […]

Lexington man arrested locally on drug, weapon charges

A Lexington man was arrested locally on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop. 26-year-old Justin Bass was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine – third offense, possession of […]