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Crews search Ohio River for possible water rescue in Daviess County
UPDATE: The search was stopped at approximately 8:30 p.m.. The bridge has been reopened. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Crews are searching the Ohio River near the Highway 231 Natcher Bridge after reports that someone may have gone into the river. Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman says crews have cleared both banks and the river area […]
Baines hears impact statements from families
Arnett B. Baines avoided trial and the possibility of facing the death penalty by pleading guilty to three counts of murder in a 2019 triple homicide on Audubon Avenue earlier this month. Although Baines will be sent to a state prison to begin serving his sentence, he was kept in...
Shemwell won't face death penalty
Cylar L. Shemwell, the Owensboro man scheduled for trial next month in connection with the fatal shootings of three men at a home on Audubon Avenue, will not face the possibility of the death penalty. Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Van Meter filed notice Wednesday that his office will no longer seek...
DCSO joining KSP drug task force
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police regularly interact on investigations. But that cooperation will be enhanced through the sheriff’s department entering into a formal agreement with the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force.
OPD fully staffed for the first time in over a decade
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Owensboro Police Department is now fully staffed after twelve new recruits started at the academy. Even prior to the pandemic, law enforcement officers across the Tri-State have reported staffing issues, and now having more officers helps relieve other officers from getting overtime. Lt. Col. Jason...
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