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Russell Springs man dies after boat capsizes

A Russell Springs man died Saturday morning after falling into the water in the Caney Fork area when his boat capsized. Russell County Coroner Mark Coots told WJRS News 44-year-old Armando Penaloza was pronounced deceased […]

Ferguson man arrested locally

A Ferguson man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. 49-year-old Jeffrey Holder was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance, and other traffic violations. Holder also […]

Jamestown man arrested Friday evening

A Jamestown man was arrested Friday evening. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Robert C. Lee was arrested and charged with assault 4th degree – domestic violence, wanton endangerment first degree, and unlawful imprisonment […]

Bardstown man arrested locally by KSP

A Bardstown man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police Saturday evening. 44-year-old Christopher Brown was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain insurance, and multiple other traffic […]

Man turns himself in at RCDC on Wayne County warrant

A man turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center Monday morning on a Wayne County warrant for a child abuse charge. 26-year-old Jacob Sumpter turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center […]

Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges Monday morning. 46-year-old Daniel Roberts was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree and tampering with physical evidence. Roberts was arrested by […]