CRIME & SAFETY
Man who stormed Capitol with Confederate flag, pepper sprayed officers sentenced to prison
A Kentucky man charged for using pepper spray against law enforcement officers and carrying a Confederate flag while storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Monday to over two years in prison.
FBI warns RiverLink customers about unpaid toll bill scam
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you've crossed a toll bridge recently because free bridges were not open, you could fall for a nationwide scam that's now targeting RiverLink users in Kentucky and Indiana. With the 2nd Street Bridge recently closed for repairs for weeks, and then shut down again for...
KSP victim advocate speaks about National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Office for Victims of Crime has declared April 21-27 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. It is a way for them to raise awareness and provide resources, nationally and locally, for victims of crimes. This year’s theme is, “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.”
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