Author: WNKY Staff

Man with commuted sentence arrested again on new drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Logan County man who previously received a commuted sentence for a felony drug conviction by former Gov. Matt Bevin was federally charged Wednesday with armed drug trafficking, United States Attorney Russell Coleman said in a release. “This is the type of collaboration that those we serve should expect from the new U.S. Attorney’s Office Bowling…

Possible fundraising scam could impact the Bowling Green area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — In a posting on Wednesday, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office stated that the state Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has been made aware of a possible fundraising scam in Kentucky. Callers purporting to be from the Kentucky State FOP have contacted people in Bowling Green, Lexington, and Louisville asking for monetary donations. Other areas may be impacted…

Allen County man accused of distributing imagery of child sexual abuse

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested an Allen County man on accusations that he distributed imagery depicting child sexual abuse. James K. Weedman II, 36, is charged with 15 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor first offense and three counts of…

Two brothers arrested in Aug. 5 shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – U.S. Marshals arrested two people in North Carolina suspected of involvement in an Aug. 5 shooting here. On Aug. 5 Bowling Green police were called to shots fires in the area of 12th and Clay Streets. As officers were responding, they learned of a shooting victim who was attempting to drive himself to the hospital. Santos…