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According to the Johnson Co Sheriff's Office, Deputies served an arrest warrant Tuesday at a medical facility in Lexington on 47 year-old Stacy Collin...

Man Officially Charged With Murder In 12-Year-Old Daughter’s Death

PAINTSVILLE — There has been a recent push from Kentucky state legislators to support student mental health services throughout the commonwealth.

Weekend bookings saw the usual fare of charges — DUI, drugs and bench warrants.

Additional Information Surrounding 12-Year-Old Girl’s Death

Additional Information Surrounding Discovery Of 12-Year-Old Girl’s Body

A 12-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky has been found shot dead on a rural dirt road, authorities said. Her father was found first with a non-fatal gunshot wound of his own after responding officers were called to a remote roadway due to reports of an assault Thursday morning. Stacy Collins, who officers believe shot himself, was taken to the hospital while officials continued to search for his sixth-grade daughter, Stacia.

Body of 12 Year Old Child Found In Johnson County

A 12-year-old child's remains were found in Van Lear Thursday night.

The body was found in the Van Lear area in Johnson County. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.