Man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing vehicle in Hopkins Co.
Man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing vehicle in Hopkins Co. By 14 News Staff | March 31, 2021 at 10:51 PM CDT - Updated March 31 at 10:51 PM
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - A man wanted on four active warrants is now in custody.
According to the Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office, 34-year-old Anthony Simms was arrested after he fled from a vehicle during a traffic stop.
Law enforcement were able to stop the suspect on foot.
Simms was wanted on a pair of failure to appear warrants, plus an indictment warrant that contains five separate charges, including tampering with physical evidence, theft of identity of another without consent, possession of controlled substance in the 1st degree (Meth), drug paraphernalia and persistent felony offender. He now also faces a charge of evading police.
Hopkins Co. Sheriffâs Office looking to hire new detective
Hopkins Co. Sheriffâs Office looking to hire new detective By Lesya Feinstein | March 10, 2021 at 3:49 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 5:28 PM
HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - The Hopkins County Sheriffâs Office is asking for money to hire a new detective.
Sheriff Matt Sanderson tells 14 News the Sheriffâs Office only has one detective whoâs overworked handling the role alone.
Sanderson presented their budget to the Hopkins County Budget and Personnel Committee Tuesday asking for an increase in funding for the position. He acknowledges it will cost more but says theyâre already paying more in overtime than theyâd like for the lone detective.
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Investigation by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Madisonville man for alleged internet sex crimes against children.
A news release says deputies executed a search warrant and determined 54-year old Bryan Martin of Madisonville had at least five images of a minor engaged in sexual activity saved on an electronic device.
Martin was arrested and charged with five counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. ); } return false; }); $( #comments .commentlist .comment-content a ).attr( target , blank );
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