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Hammond named Task Force Officer of the Year

Russell County’s Scott Hammond was named the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Kentucky Task Force Officer of the Year. Hammond was chosen as the recipient of the award from about 95 officers in the […]

Jamestown man arrested for assaulting police officer

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to evade officers and allegedly assaulting an officer. According to jail records, 54-year-old Ernest Bradley Foley was arrested Monday morning on charges […]

Monticello man charged with attempting to kill police officer

A Monticello man has been charged with attempting to murder a police officer. According to Monticello Police, 24-year-old Zachary Dean was arrested on several charges including attempted murder of a police officer, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, […]

Several conservation officer positions open

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be hiring soon to fill conservation officer positions in multiple counties. The application period opens Sept. 1 and will continue through Sept. 30. Applicants must be […]

JPD Officer Harlan graduates from police academy

Officer Savannah Harlan of the Jamestown Police Department graduated Thursday from the Department of Criminal Justice Training- Basic Recruit Academy in Richmond. Officer Harlan will now return to the Jamestown Police Department and resume her […]

JPD officer Smith graduates from police academy

Jamestown Police Officer Eliot Smith has graduated from the police academy in Richmond. Smith is one of the newest members of the Jamestown Police Department, and now being a graduate of the 20-week course, will […]