Jamestown man arrested, charged with assault of a police officer

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including assaulting a police officer. 36-year-old Jesse R. Burchett was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with assault third degree of a […]

Junction City man arrested by fish and wildlife officer

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

A Junction City man was arrested locally by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife over the weekend. 38-year-old Jesse Horseman was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of marijuana and operating a boat or […]

Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting a police officer. 48-year-old Rodney Holmes was arrested last night on charges of fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, resisting arrest, and assaulting […]

KSP asking for public’s help with investigation into fatal crash involving child and police officer

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is seeking the public’s help with the ongoing investigation into a fatal accident this past weekend involving a child and an off-duty police officer in Pulaski County. The Kentucky State Police Critical […]

Russell County Schools will have resource officer at each school

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

While several school districts across the state struggle to find school resource officers, that isn’t an issue in Russell County. Russell County Schools Director of School Safety Jackie Grider spoke to WJRS News and said […]

Officer Involved Shooting in Taylor County Still Under Investigation

Thursday, May 9 by WJRS Staff

An officer involved shooting in nearby Taylor County on Tuesday apparently remains under investigation and details have yet to be released by the Kentucky State Police. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) of State Police […]

Grider named Region School Resource Officer of the Year

Wednesday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Director of School Safety Jackie Grider has been named the School Resource Officer of the Year for the South Region by the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers. Grider said he was […]

Russell Springs Police Dept. welcomes new officer

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department recently welcomed a new officer. Kendall Catron was sworn in as the newest member of the city’s police department earlier this week. Mayor Eddie Thomas performed the swearing-in ceremony for […]

Russell Springs woman arrested for assaulting police officer, other charges

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested last night for assaulting a police officer and several other charges. According to reports, 49-year-old Brenda Martin was arrested on charges including assault of a police officer, fleeing or […]

Columbia man arrested for impersonating a peace officer

Wednesday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested for impersonating a peace officer and fleeing or evading police, among other charges, Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, 24-year-old Chance Burton of Columbia was arrested and charged with impersonating a […]

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Jamestown man arrested, charged with assault of a police officer

Junction City man arrested by fish and wildlife officer

Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer

KSP asking for public’s help with investigation into fatal crash involving child and police officer

Russell County Schools will have resource officer at each school

Officer Involved Shooting in Taylor County Still Under Investigation

Grider named Region School Resource Officer of the Year

Russell Springs Police Dept. welcomes new officer

Russell Springs woman arrested for assaulting police officer, other charges

Columbia man arrested for impersonating a peace officer

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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