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In Laurel County, inmates cleaned up the trash underneath the Exit 38 bridge which was littered with trash. | Photo Contributed
In Laurel County alone, there have been nearly 50,000 pounds of trash picked up by inmates crews over the last month. | Photo Contributed
Littering has been a common problem in the Tri-County, with many community members voicing their concern, asking questions and some even working towards finding their own solutions. | Photo Contributed
Laurel County Jailer Jamie Mosley said there are crews of inmates working continuously around the county to help tackle the litter issue. Crews dedicated two weeks alone to cleaning up the trash along US 25. | Photo Contributed
⢠Jeffrey Lee Neace, 36, of Green Briar Court, Bonnyman.
⢠Vanessa R. Slone, also known as Ness Miniard, 39, of Laurel Street, Hazard.
⢠Mark W. Taylor, 45, of Elm Shoal, Combs.
According to the indictment filed earlier this year, Hagan was the âprinciple memberâ of the DTO and was responsible for the transportation and distribution of the controlled substances. Investigators, the documents said, learned that Hagan had been traveling to Hazard or locations in Perry County for approximately two years, distributing pound quantities of methamphetamine and ounce quantities of heroin and crack cocaine.
Raymond Combs is being held in the Kentucky River Regional Jail while Jones is being held in the Laurel County Detention Center.
By Jarrod Mills
Staff Writer Apr 8, 2021
Rep. Derek Lewis
LAUREL COUNTY - A local state representative has had a jury trial scheduled in Laurel County District Court after being arrested and charged for operating a motor vehicle under the influence back in April of last year.
Two months later, Derek Lewis, who represents Kentuckyâs 90th District, pleaded not guilty to the single charge. Lewis was scheduled to stand trial back in September and October of last year, but they were ultimately delayed. On Tuesday, a jury trial was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 19.
Lewis was arrested during the overnight hours of April 16, 2020 by Laurel County Sheriffâs K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler and Sgt. John Inman off Hatcher Road.
⢠Hank B. Baker, 42, of Pine Point Road, Hazard.
⢠April Dawn Combs, 37, of Lower 2nd Creek Road, Bonnyman.
⢠Kimberly R. Hayes, 52, of Broadway Street, Hazard.
⢠Jeffrey Lee Neace, 36, of Green Briar Court, Bonnyman.
⢠Vanessa R. Slone, also known as Ness Miniard, 39, of Laurel Street, Hazard.
⢠Mark W. Taylor, 45, of Elm Shoal, Combs.
Hagan, the court documents said, was the âprinciple memberâ of the DTO and was responsible for the transportation and distribution of the controlled substances. Investigators, the documents said, learned that Hagan had been traveling to Hazard or locations in Perry County for approximately two years, distributing pound quantities of methamphetamine and ounce quantities of heroin and crack cocaine.
KSP press release
Jan 22, 2021
KEAVY â The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kody Wayne Mullins, 19, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Mullins was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect directing a juvenile to send him sexually explicit images of her online.
The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Keavy on Thursday. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSPâs forensic laboratory for examination.
The investigation is ongoing.