CRIME & SAFETY
More charges filed in child torture case
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - A man and woman arrested in January in a disturbing case of child abuse are facing a long list of new charges from the grand jury. Many details in the latest court documents are too graphic to share, outlining the torture investigators say a little girl went through.
FBI investigates Portsmouth municipal judges for theft allegations amid judgeship change discussions
PORTSMOUTH, OH (WOWK) – The FBI is investigating “potential theft offenses” by Portsmouth Municipal Judges Steven Mowery and Russell D. Kegley, according to Portsmouth Municipal Court documents. The allegations claim that the judges have been “altering their own hours and those of their staff.” No further information has been released and the investigation is ongoing. 13 […]
‘National Crime Victims Rights Week’ sheds light on resources available for victims and survivors
ASHLAND, KY (WOWK) — A crime can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, and during “National Crime Victims Rights Week,” organizations are spreading the message “How would you help?” Ramey Estep Prevention Service Director Lakeisha Dennis says this message is “just to make sure they’re aware. When I say they, I mean the […]
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