Johnson County Sheriff Injured While Making Arrest in Inez
The Sheriff of Johnson County, Scott Hazelette, received several injuries last week while trying to arrest Casey Spence in Inez. The Sheriff and deputies responded to a complaint of a […]
Paintsville Warming Center In Need of Volunteers
The Paintsville/Johnson County Warming Center will open this Saturday evening and remain open for the next week. The Warming Center is located at 342 Second Street, in Paintsville, the former location of […]
Wind Advisory Issued – Gusts Could Reach 50 MPH
More cold, windy weather is expected today into Saturday morning with a wind advisory until 7 a.m. on Saturday and possible gusts of 35 to 60 mph. Use extra caution […]
No One Injured in Johnson County Structure Fire
The W.R. Castle Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Webb Branch in the River community at 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. When the firefighters arrived, the building […]
Police Arrest Pike County Man Wanted for Drug Trafficking
A Pike County man who avoided arrest since last March has been apprehended by police. Justin Tacket was indicted last March for drug trafficking and failed to show for his […]
Man Facing DUI Charges Following Police Chase in Floyd County
A police chase in Floyd County led to the arrest of Jeffery Hunter on Friday night. A Sheriff’s deputy was on patrol about 11:30 Friday night when he spotted a […]
Johnson County Woman Facing Drug Charges
Police have arrested a Johnson County woman charging her with being intoxicated on drugs with her two children in the home. The Paintsville Herald reports that Kansas Lyons was charged […]
Johnson County Man Facing Drug Charges
A Johnson County man, Brian Charles, has been arrested on several drug charges. Police went to his home to investigate a report of shots fired. No gunshot victims were found, […]
Martin County Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident
In Inez, police were called to investigate a domestic incident and arrested Jeffery W. Pinson. A 911 dispatcher said during a call they could hear a woman screaming along with […]
Lawrence County Man Arrested Following Accident in Johnson County
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a traffic accident with injuries and wound up making a major drug bust. The accident occurred at the mouth of Daniel’s Creek when […]