FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former Lexington pastor charged with sexual abuse and rape of a young church member is heading to prison. According to the Attorney General’s Office, 48-year-old Zachary King, who previously served as executive pastor of LexCity Church, appeared in Fayette Circuit Court Thursday for his sentencing hearing. King was sentenced to 13 years in prison, officials say….
Background image: Canva. LONDON, Ky. – A London, Kentucky man has been sentenced to over 160 months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, officials say. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, 26-year-old Austin Hawk was sentenced Wednesday to 165 months. According to a plea agreement, from…
TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Cave City woman is charged with fleeing police in a vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle speeding on Highway 163 near the Metcalfe and Monroe County line on Wednesday. Authorities say a traffic stop was attempted, however, the vehicle continued traveling. According to authorities, the vehicle then drove down…
TODD COUNTY, Ky. – A crash has occurred at the intersection of U.S. 68 and Kentucky 181 in Todd County near Elkton, transportation officials say. On Thursday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three stated the intersection was blocked as of about 10:30 a.m. Transportation officials say traffic is being detoured using U.S. 68X. It is unknown when the scene will…
Photo source: Portland Police DepartmentPORTLAND, Tenn. – The Portland Police Department seized suspected drugs and weapons following a traffic stop Wednesday. According to a social media post, officers conducted a traffic stop after locating a vehicle with an inoperable brake light and illegally tinted windows. During the investigation, a K9 officer detected the odor of suspected narcotics, leading to a…
CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department is receiving numerous complaints of individuals ringing doorbells and running away. According to a social media post, the “ding-dong ditch” incidents are occurring after dark. CCPD says the acts can lead to dangerous situations and encourages individuals to speak to their children about the risks involved. Officers will be increasing patrols…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is charged with vehicular homicide after a fatal crash occurred on Girkin Road last week. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, at 5:27 p.m. on May 25, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 500 block of Girkin Road. Authorities say the vehicle was driving south when it left the road and…
Left photo: Lexington Police Department. Background: Canva. UPDATE June 3 at 6:30 p.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Lexington Police Department says Mia Sheffield has been found safe. Original Story LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Lexington Police Department says it is searching for a missing child. According to police, Mia Sheffield, who is 21 months old, was last seen at about 2…
LONDON, Ky. – Two teens are charged in an alleged burglary case in Laurel County, authorities say. According to Sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, two 15-year-old boys were taken into custody Monday evening following an investigation into a burglary at a business off of East Laurel Road on May 15. Root says surveillance video captured two…
Photo source: Canva. PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – One man is facing charges after a reported stabbing involving another man in Floyd County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call Monday regarding an assault in the Prestonsburg community of Floyd County. Authorities say they responded to a residence on Right Fork Home Branch, where they located Joy Jervis of…
