PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A 23-year-old mother has been arrested in Pikeville after allegedly leaving her two young children, ages 2 and 4, home alone so she could “go smoke.” The case gained attention after she posed for her mugshot with a grin, despite facing serious child endangerment accusations. Incident in Pikeville According to a criminal…
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Twenty-five years after Jessica Currin, 18, was killed and her burned body discovered behind Mayfield Middle School, the man convicted of her murder, Quincy Omar Cross, continues to maintain his innocence. In a rare twist, even the victim’s father is now urging the courts to take another look at the case. Father…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. — More than a decade after Crystal Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five, vanished in Bardstown, two men have been sentenced in connection with her 2015 disappearance and presumed murder. Sentencing Details On Sept. 17, Brooks Houck was sentenced to life in prison for murder and complicity to tampering with physical evidence. Joseph…
GASPORT, N.Y. — A Gasport man is facing charges connected to a human trafficking case launched in Kentucky, according to authorities. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to identify additional suspects and victims. Investigation Background Law enforcement agencies in Kentucky initiated the human trafficking probe earlier this year, focusing on operations that allegedly targeted…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky jury has found Elena Bardin guilty of multiple charges, including sexual abuse of a teenager housed in a state detention center. The verdict was delivered Friday, and Bardin now faces sentencing later this year. Charges and Evidence According to court documents, Bardin was convicted of: Sexual abuse of a minor…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) staged a dramatic demonstration Wednesday morning, crushing a confiscated 2021 Dodge Hellcat Durango worth an estimated $100,000 to highlight its ongoing crackdown on illegal street racing and street takeovers. Vehicle Filled With Stolen Parts Police said the bright green SUV, which had been seized during a…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A person was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a reported stabbing incident at a Waffle House in Louisville’s Watterson Park neighborhood. Police later confirmed the wound was self-inflicted. Incident on Bishop Lane According to MetroSafe, emergency crews received reports around 4:15 p.m. of a stabbing at the Waffle House located…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Police are continuing their search for Jonathan Streete, 29, who has been identified as the suspect in a late August shooting in downtown Lexington. Authorities say Streete is wanted on assault and endangerment charges, and Crime Stoppers has named him the most wanted person of the week. August 29 Shooting on West…
JESUP, Iowa — Police in Jesup have issued a warning against the long-standing “T.P.” tradition after repeated incidents of homes being covered with toilet paper turned into harassment. The Jesup Police Department announced that anyone caught participating will now face legal consequences. Police Crack Down on Homecoming Prank The practice of “T.P.-ing” — throwing or…
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Health officials say a Legionella outbreak in Marshall County has now reached 68 confirmed cases, with one death linked to the cluster. The outbreak, first identified on September 4, has grown rapidly, raising concerns among residents and public health leaders. Outbreak Details and Fatality The Iowa Department of Public Health initially reported…