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Laurel County sheriff warns residents about phone scam
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (208+ words) LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has resurfaced in the county, with callers posing as law enforcement officials and demanding money. According to Sheriff John Root, scammers are…...
FBI helps ID suspect in 'Cat in the Hat' threats against Jessamine County schools
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (333+ words) JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A minor has been identified and will face criminal charges in connection with social media threats targeting Jessamine County schools, the Nicholasville Police Department announced Sunday morning. Nicholasville Police warned that anyone with "future plans…...
Harrison County Schools receive social media threats
1+ week, 5+ day ago (17+ words) LEX 18 News Harrison County Schools receive social media threats...
Schools, police respond to social media threats circulating across Kentucky
1+ week, 5+ day ago (360+ words) HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — School districts and law enforcement agencies across Kentucky responded Monday to social media threats that officials say appear to be linked to a viral online trend involving "The Cat in the Hat." In Allen County,…...
Man raises concern about police use of force involving 84-year-old grandfather in Lancaster
1+ week, 5+ day ago (245+ words) Lancaster, KY- A man is raising concern about police use of force after an altercation involving his 84-year-old grandfather and four Lancaster police officers. Ronnie Lee Maples says his grandfather, Ronald Maples, suffered four broken vertebrae, a fractured jaw, severe…...
Flemingsburg Police: No credible threat found in viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
1+ week, 5+ day ago (340+ words) FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Flemingsburg Police Department is reassuring families that there is no credible threat to local schools following concerns about a viral social media trend known as the “Cat in the Hat” trend. Pollock said law…...
Pursuit ending in Junction City leads to arrest, multiple charges
1+ week, 5+ day ago (319+ words) BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A Junction City man was arrested Sunday after a pursuit that began in Jessamine County and ended when he crashed into the front porch of his home before allegedly damaging a deputy's patrol vehicle, according…...
Police in Pulaski County charge 5th person in murder of Sherri Mitko
2+ week, 1+ day ago (27+ words) LEX 18 News Police in Pulaski County charge 5th person in murder of Sherri Mitko...
Scott County deputies looking for suspect wanted in several theft cases
2+ week, 4+ day ago (115+ words) LEX 18 News Scott County deputies looking for suspect wanted in several theft cases SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — Deputies in Scott County are asking for help finding a man accused of being involved in several active theft cases. If you…...
Man charged with alleged hate crime enters not guilty plea in Lexington courtroom
2+ week, 5+ day ago (29+ words) LEX 18 News Man charged with alleged hate crime enters not guilty plea in Lexington courtroom...