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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…...
Bourbon county authorities investigating 'threatening message' towards public school district
1+ week, 6+ day ago (145+ words) LEX 18 News BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Bourbon County authorities, including the Bourbon County School Police Department, the Paris Police Department, and the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office, are investigating a "threatening message" directed at students at staff at Bourbon County…...
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…...
South Dakota man facing charges after stealing vehicle, hitting LPD cruiser Tuesday
3+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) LEX 18 News LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A South Dakota man is facing charges after Lexington Police say he stole a vehicle and fled from police on Tuesday, where he later hit a LPD cruiser. According to an arrest citation, 25-year-old…...
Multiple police agencies actively searching for wanted man in Nicholasville
3+ week, 4+ day ago (101+ words) LEX 18 News NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Nicholasville Police, Lexington Police and the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office are currently searching an area of Nicholasville for a man wanted on several active warrants. According to the Nicholasville Police Department, agencies are searching…...