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Lexington nurse convicted of killing patient sentenced
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A now-former nurse accused of killing a patient by ‘intentional medical maltreatment’ has been sentenced. Mediation between the Commonwealth and Eyvette Hunter’s defense back in April led to a plea deal in this case. It also set the stage for Thursday morning’s sentencing as Judge Thomas Travis presided over an emotionally charged courtroom.
Woman faces 13-year sentence in connection to the deadly shooting near Fayette Mall
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The woman who pleaded guilty to the shooting death of LaPorschia Stringer in 2019 has been sentenced. Markeeta Campbell was sentenced to 13 years without the possibility of parole on June 2. According to court documents, Campbell’s murder charge was amended to manslaughter as...
Lexington teen dead after car crashes into tree
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington teen is dead after a crash in Clark County. Coroner Neil Oliver says the crash happened Tuesday night on Athens Boonesboro Road, not far from Halls on the River. We’re told 17-year-old Kaylee Goodman was driving on the road when her vehicle went...
How KY police shootings are investigated, why some question ‘independence’ of investigations
A review of several investigations revealed Kentucky State Police spent hundreds of hours reviewing shootings committed by police. But those investigations have never led to charges.
Driver involved in crash with pedestrian in Lexington identified
Driver involved in crash with pedestrian in Lexington identified. Driver involved in crash with pedestrian in Lexington …. Driver involved in crash with pedestrian in Lexington identified. Surgeon general: ‘Kids can’t afford to wait’ on mental …. Raquel Martin reports from Washington, D.C., on June 8, 2023.
Nicholasville Arrest Reports (May 24-31)
Compiled by Carrie Hudson The following is a list of arrest activity by the Nicholasville Police Department. They are not an indication of innocence or guilt. Wednesday, May 24 Anthony W Watts was arrested at 304 South Main Street (St. Luke Catholic Chapel) at 5:26 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24 for 1st degree 2nd offense […] The post Nicholasville Arrest Reports (May 24-31) appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
Man accused of killing a Scott County deputy faces more charges
The man accused of killing a Scott County deputy is facing more charges in northern Kentucky. Man accused of killing a Scott County deputy faces …. The man accused of killing a Scott County deputy is facing more charges in northern Kentucky. June 8: Insomnia, ice bridge, and cheese taster.
Lexington Police look for person of interest in vandalism spree
MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - Police in the small McLean County community of Lexington have posted photos on social media, hoping someone can help lead authorities to a person of interest in a vandalism spree. Lexington Police said they’ve received several complaints of trespassing and vandalism near Purple Park, the...
BMX Star Pat Casey Killed In Crash
Officials have identified the man who died Tuesday at a motocross track in Ramona as BMX star Pat Casey. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/sports/man-who-died-at-ramona-motocross-track-identified/. BMX Star Pat Casey Killed In Crash. Officials have identified the man who died Tuesday at a motocross track in Ramona as BMX star Pat Casey. STORY: https://fox5sandiego.com/sports/man-who-died-at-ramona-motocross-track-identified/. June...
Police Blotter: Drunk driving and drug paraphernalia
The following are incidents selected from the Lexington Police Department logs during the week leading up to June 5, 2023. This information is not independently verified by The Lexington Observer and does not reflect our reporting or opinion. Community Relations. Monday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m.,the community relations officers assisted...
Winchester Police Reports
June 1 • Andre Fulz, 44 – Possession of marijuana. Traffic in a controlled substance – 1st degree – 1st offense – (> or = 2 gms. methamphetamine). • Evan Shane Nealis, 41 – Serving warrant (for other police agency). Violation of a Kentucky EPD/DVO. • Ronnie Lee Osborne, 41 – Possession of marijuana. • […] The post Winchester Police Reports appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Two County Pursuit ends after Fayette Juvenile in Stolen Vehicle Collides Head-on with Kentucky State Police Cruiser near Winchester, Kentucky
WINCHESTER, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reporting that on Monday June 5, 2023, KSP observed a stolen 2018 Black Honda Accord on Newtown Pike, which the Lexington Police Department had previously been in pursuit of earlier, and contacted the Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, in reference to a bolo of the stolen vehicle in question.
‘Armed and dangerous’ Ky. shooting suspect arrested in Lexington
A man wanted in connection with a Bardstown shooting on Wednesday was arrested in Lexington over the weekend. ‘Armed and dangerous’ Ky. shooting suspect arrested …. A man wanted in connection with a Bardstown shooting on Wednesday was arrested in Lexington over the weekend. Renovations underway at the Kentucky...
Good Question: When are police required to use their emergency lights?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Today’s Good Question comes from a viewer who wanted to know if the lights and sirens you see from police are a requirement. For today’s Good Question, Sean asks, when are police required to use their emergency lights?. The simplest answer is anytime they’re...
Girlfriend of man accused in deputy’s death jailed on unrelated charges
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – The girlfriend of a man accused of killing a Kentucky deputy is also behind bars. Monica Lee Hardin is in jail on charges out of Ohio that are unrelated to the deputy shooting. Hardin is the girlfriend of Steven Sheangshang, who is accused in...
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