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Johnson County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearms Charges

November 5, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — Brian Charles, 43, of Thelma, has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges stemming from an investigation in Johnson County earlier this year.   Charles, also known as “Butter...

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Floyd County Man Accused of Driving Truck Through Ex-Wife's Home

November 2, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

HI HAT, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Floyd County man is facing charges after deputies say he repeatedly drove a pickup truck into his ex-wife's home in Hi Hat.   According to an arrest citation, deputies responded to a domestic disturb...

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Teaberry Man Charged With Aggravated Fentanyl Trafficking Following Traffic Stop

October 30, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Teaberry man is facing a felony drug trafficking charge following a traffic stop in Floyd County Thursday evening.   According to a Floyd County Sheriff's Department citation, 64-year-old Roger...

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Three Men Sentenced to Prison in Separate Johnson County Cases

October 30, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Three men have been sentenced to prison following convictions in separate criminal cases in Johnson County.   According to the 24th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Joshu...

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Prosecutors Dispute Defense DNA Claims in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

October 30, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Prosecutors are opposing a request to remove Michael K. McKinney III from home incarceration in the Amber Spradlin murder case, disputing his attorney’s interpretation of recent DNA findings. &nbs...

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Two Arrested After Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Pike County

October 29, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WMDJ) — Two Pike County residents are facing drug charges after Kentucky State Police discovered a large quantity of suspected illegal drugs during a search of an Elkhorn City home.   According to KSP, inves...

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Former Wolfe County Animal Shelter Treasurer Indicted in $112,000 Theft Case

October 28, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) — A former treasurer of the Wolfe County Animal Shelter has been indicted on a felony theft charge involving more than $112,000.   Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday that a Wolf...

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Son Faces 20 Criminal Counts After Mother's Body Found in Paintsville Home

October 26, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A man faces 20 criminal counts following an investigation into the discovery of his mother's body inside a Paintsville home.   According to the Paintsville Police Department, officers responded to...

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Louisa Man Indicted on 63 Felony Counts Following Child Exploitation Investigation

October 21, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

LOUISA, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Lawrence County man previously arrested in a child exploitation investigation has now been indicted on 63 felony counts.   Christopher Alan Price, 27, of Louisa, was indicted October 8 by a Lawrence Coun...

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Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

October 16, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

LONDON, Ky. (WMDJ) - A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to two federal child exploitation charges stemming from a 2023 investigation.   Gary Don Hampton, 49, of Virgie, entered his guilty pleas Wednesday, October 14, in U.S. Distr...

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Floyd County Man Accused of Assaulting Deputies, Restraining Grandmother During Arrest

October 16, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

TEABERRY, Ky. (WMDJ) - A Floyd County man faces seven charges after deputies say he restrained his grandmother and assaulted officers attempting to arrest him Thursday.   According to a Floyd County Sheriff's Office citation, de...

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Big Sandy Inmate Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting Federal Officer

October 15, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — An inmate at the United States Penitentiary at Big Sandy has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for assaulting a federal correctional officer.   Malik Alleyne, 30, was sentenced Tuesday, October 13th,...

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Knott County Man Charged in Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation

October 14, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

  HINDMAN, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Kentucky State Police investigation into child sexual abuse material has led to 17 felony charges against a Knott County man. KSP says its Electronic Crime Branch began investigating after finding tha...

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Lawrence County Man Sentenced for Dumping Oil Waste Into Creek for Two Years

October 13, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Lawrence County man has been sentenced to five years of probation after admitting to illegally dumping oil-production wastewater into a local creek for two years.   Josh Ferguson, 42, of Martha, was sen...

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Two Virginia Residents Face Trafficking Charges After U.S. 23 Stop

October 10, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

LOUISA, Ky. (WMDJ) – Two Virginia residents were arrested early Thursday after police reported finding marijuana and marijuana vape cartridges in a rental car during a traffic stop near Louisa.   A state trooper stopped Abigai...

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Trial in Martin County Child Death Case Moved to Johnson County

October 9, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — The jury trial for two Martin County parents charged in the death of their 11-year-old son will now take place in Johnson County.   WYMT reports a judge granted a request from attorneys for Patrick...

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Van Lear Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Alleged Floyd County Home Invasion

October 8, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Johnson County man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Floyd County home last month and assaulting two people inside.   According to an arrest warrant, Jesse James Adams, 35, of Van L...

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Two charged with meth trafficking following Dorton search

October 6, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

DORTON, Ky. (WMDJ) – Two people face methamphetamine trafficking charges after Kentucky State Police searched a Cabin Fork home on October 2nd.   According to arrest citations, officers found suspected methamphetamine, scales...

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Lexington Man Faces Trafficking Charges After Floyd County Pursuit

October 5, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – A Lexington man faces drug trafficking and other charges after allegedly fleeing Floyd County deputies on October 3rd.   According to the arrest citation, deputies investigating a tip attempted...

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Prestonsburg Man Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Paintsville

September 21, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Prestonsburg man was arrested Sept. 20 after police said he was purchasing gift cards in exchange for sexual activity.   According to police, officers noticed a silver Chevrolet Impala near Speedway...

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Printer Man Arrested Following Floyd County Pursuit, Magoffin County Search

September 14, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

MAGOFFIN COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Floyd County man was arrested in Magoffin County after deputies say a search for him lasted more than an hour.   According to court records, Cory Patton, of Printer, was wanted in Floyd County f...

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Perry County Man Faces 20 Charges Following KSP Investigation

September 4, 2026 · By WMDJ Staff Report · Local News

SCUDDY, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Perry County man is facing 20 felony charges following an investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch.   Brandon Scott Sumner, 32, was arrested Thursday after investigators execute...

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Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearm Charges

September 2, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

LONDON, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Pike County man has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges stemming from a case that also resulted in charges against a co-defendant.   Wayne Buzard, 57, appeared in federal court Monday and...

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Stines Appeals Bond Denial to Kentucky Court of Appeals

September 1, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines have appealed a judge’s decision to hold him without bond while he awaits trial in the death of District Judge Kevin Mulli...

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Three Indicted in Alleged Assault at USP Big Sandy

September 1, 2026 · By Josh Paige · Local News

MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — Three men have been federally indicted in connection with an alleged assault at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy in Martin County.   A federal grand jury charged Gilbert Saldana, Edward Rogr...

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Johnson County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearms Charges

Floyd County Man Accused of Driving Truck Through Ex-Wife's Home

Teaberry Man Charged With Aggravated Fentanyl Trafficking Following Traffic Stop

Three Men Sentenced to Prison in Separate Johnson County Cases

Prosecutors Dispute Defense DNA Claims in Amber Spradlin Murder Case

Two Arrested After Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Pike County

Former Wolfe County Animal Shelter Treasurer Indicted in $112,000 Theft Case

Son Faces 20 Criminal Counts After Mother's Body Found in Paintsville Home

Louisa Man Indicted on 63 Felony Counts Following Child Exploitation Investigation

Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Floyd County Man Accused of Assaulting Deputies, Restraining Grandmother During Arrest

Big Sandy Inmate Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting Federal Officer

Knott County Man Charged in Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation

Lawrence County Man Sentenced for Dumping Oil Waste Into Creek for Two Years

Two Virginia Residents Face Trafficking Charges After U.S. 23 Stop

Trial in Martin County Child Death Case Moved to Johnson County

Van Lear Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Alleged Floyd County Home Invasion

Two charged with meth trafficking following Dorton search

Lexington Man Faces Trafficking Charges After Floyd County Pursuit

Prestonsburg Man Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Paintsville

Printer Man Arrested Following Floyd County Pursuit, Magoffin County Search

Perry County Man Faces 20 Charges Following KSP Investigation

Pike County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug, Firearm Charges

Stines Appeals Bond Denial to Kentucky Court of Appeals

Three Indicted in Alleged Assault at USP Big Sandy

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