Former Columbia Police Chief enters Alford Plea on federal theft charges

Tuesday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

Former Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross entered an Alford Plea last week in federal court on theft charges. An Alford Plea is treated the same as a guilty plea but does not require the defendant […]

Mother of missing baby arrested after Amber Alert, police standoff in Wayne County

Monday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

A woman was arrested in neighboring Wayne County after an Amber Alert was issued for her 7-month old baby and a police standoff that reportedly lasted several hours. Many woke up to an Amber Alert […]

Jamestown Police investigate Wednesday accident on Highway 127

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was taken to the hospital after a collision on Highway 127 Wednesday afternoon. According to the Jamestown Police Department, the accident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday when 79-year-old Robert Conner of […]

State police to conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints

Friday, June 2 by Derek Aaron

With a new month underway, Kentucky State Police Post 15 has announced troopers will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, […]

Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

Tuesday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has a new interim chief. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the Assistant Police Chief for the city’s police department, has taken over as the interim chief with the upcoming […]

2 arrested Thursday by Jamestown Police

Friday, May 12 by Derek Aaron

Two people were arrested by the Jamestown Police Department Thursday evening. According to jail records, 26-year-old Victoria Hurley of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense […]

Russell Springs man attempts to flee police custody in Adair County

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

A Russell Springs man incarcerated in Columbia is now facing additional charges, according to Columbia police. Just after 1 a.m., this morning, 48-year-old Barry Kerr, an inmate from the Adair Regional Jail, was transported by […]

Russell County native graduates from Bowling Green police academy

Friday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County native recently graduated from the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy. Emily Bryant, a 2018 graduate of Russell County High School, is one of 11 members of Class 4 of the academy. Bryant […]

State police make arrest in fatal shooting case

Thursday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police troopers have made an arrest involving a fatal shooting that took place near Jamestown Wednesday night. According to jail records, 18-year-old Alexander Maynard also known as Lee Maynard, was arrested by Kentucky […]

Jamestown man arrested for fleeing police, other traffic offenses

Thursday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday evening for fleeing or evading police and other traffic offenses, according to jail records. Dustin Arnold, age 28, was charged with fleeing […]

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Former Columbia Police Chief enters Alford Plea on federal theft charges

Mother of missing baby arrested after Amber Alert, police standoff in Wayne County

Jamestown Police investigate Wednesday accident on Highway 127

State police to conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints

Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

2 arrested Thursday by Jamestown Police

Russell Springs man attempts to flee police custody in Adair County

Russell County native graduates from Bowling Green police academy

State police make arrest in fatal shooting case

Jamestown man arrested for fleeing police, other traffic offenses

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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