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City of Henderson seeking mowing service for cloverleaf, other areas (Source: WFIE) By 14 News Staff | April 20, 2021 at 10:52 AM CDT - Updated April 20 at 10:52 AM
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson city officials are seeking a mowing service for the US41-US 60 cloverleaf, the Kentucky 351 interchange and other areas.
Officials say they usually get this done through a program at the Henderson County Detention Center.
However, they say due to the restrictions and challenges caused by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, the detention center will not be able to operate this season.
City officials are now looking for a mowing service that would be able to add these areas to their work schedule.
HPD: Henderson man charged with burglary, assault
HENDERSON, Ky. A Henderson man has been jailed after allegedly breaking into a woman s house and assaulting her.
Henderson police charged Stacey W. Johnson, 56, 1500 block of Cumnock Street, with second-degree burglary, a Class C felony, and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) which is a Class A misdemeanor.
Charges stem from an alleged incident on Saturday in which Johnson went to his girlfriend s residence around 8 p.m. after they d been arguing via text message.
According to an arrest citation, the victim reported that Johnson banged on her door to the point she was afraid he would break it. She said she unlocked it, but did not invite him in.
HENDERSON, Ky. A minor shot overnight is in critical but stable condition, according to police.
A female juvenile was shot in the neck in the 1400 block of Woodland Drive shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday, the Henderson Police Department said in a news release.
Police arrested Jacob Willingham, 24, who is being held at the Henderson County Detention Center without bond. Willingham faces preliminary charges for second-degree assault and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
An investigation by HPD is ongoing. Police ask anyone with information to call Det. Jake Isonhood at 270-831-1295 or Crime Stoppers at 270-831-1111.
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance
An outstanding warrant out of Buncombe County for misdemeanor larceny and probation violation.
Garrison was taken to the Henderson County Detention Center and is being held in lieu of a $54,700 bond.
His first appearance was set for 9 a.m. April 5 at the Henderson County Courthouse.
Vehicles on the interstate were stopped and no injuries were sustained because of the gear spill, according to the release.
“We are thankful that no one was hurt because of our actions,” Myhand said. “Our department is conducting an internal review of the incident and looking for ways to avoid a similar incident in the future.”