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Nashville man charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee man accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl in Simpson County is now behind bars. According to a uniform citation, on Monday, the Kentucky State Police says it was assisting Franklin police on a call regarding two unresponsive people in a vehicle in the parking lot of The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin. Authorities say a…

Drug bust in Simpson County leads to arrests

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Multiple people are charged after a reported drug bust on Monday in Simpson County. According to a release, on Oct. 12, the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force concluded an investigation into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine. Authorities say they conducted traffic stops on vehicles that left 30 Walker Road in the Gold City community in Franklin….

Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Grayson County

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (K105) – Multiple agencies responded Thursday evening to a reported house fire in Grayson County. According to a report by K105, at 9:10 p.m. that night, Central dispatch received information about flames seen through the roof of a home at 312 Kiper Road in Leitchfield. K105 further reports Leitchfield and Clarkson fire departments responded to the…

Tennessee man charged with violating sex offender registry laws in Portland

PORTLAND, Tenn. – A Tennessee man is charged with violating the sex offender registry after entering a park and creating a social media account. According to the Portland Police Department, the city’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system alerted officers to a vehicle registered to a convicted sex offender entering Meadowbrook Park on Monday. PPD says officers responded to the…

Local business founder discusses importance, safety of tech recycling

Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When technology reaches the end of its lifespan, it may seem like the landfill is the next stop. However, one local business founder is sharing there’s another path forward for some electronics and how to safely give them another life. Chris Blanz, founder and CEO of Dispo.tech LLC in Bowling Green, stated, “One common…

Man wanted on multiple warrants in Allen County apprehended

Update Oct. 12 at 2:50 p.m.  SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force says Burton has been apprehended. Original Story Oct. 9 at 12:43 p.m.  SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. -An Allen County man arrested last month on forgery and stalking charges is now wanted on multiple warrants. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, 35-year-old John P. Burton of…

Deputies investigating reported animal abuse case in Madison County

Source: Madison County Sheriff’s Office. MADISON COUNTY, Ky. – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a reported case of animal abuse. According to a social media post by the agency on Saturday, a complainant reported a black cat, pictured above, returned home on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 4 with its “fur shaved and severe burns.” Deputies…