Two deputies were shot while serving a warrant in Walton, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday night. The Boone County Coroner’s Office said the man who fired those shots was 39-year-old Justin Chapman. The sheriff’s office said deputies were serving a felony warrant regarding overdue child support to a man in a home on […]
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Boone County Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy seeks applicants
The Boone County Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy, which provides citizens from around the county to enroll in an 11-week program that will provide them first-hand instruction and observation of the office’s services, issued a “last call” for applicants on social media this week. “The academy will provide those participating with an opportunity to learn more about […]
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Florence man sentenced to 12 years for cocaine trafficking
Osvaldo Pardo, a 33-year-old man from Florence, was sentenced in federal court this week to 12 years in prison after being caught with 807 grams of cocaine. He was also found with $1,440 in cash, 2,973 grams of marijuana, a pistol, a digital scale and a money counter, according to a press release from the […]
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Trial dates set for some Roebling protestors
What you need to know Trial and pre-trial dates have been set for some of the people arrested during a chaotic encounter with several police forces on the Roebling Bridge on July 17. Two hearings related to the encounter occurred in Kenton County District Court this week, on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Judge Kenneth Easterling […]
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Rifle incident sparks push for better emergency alerts in Park Hills
What you need to know Citywide communications, both in general and for emergency situations, were on the minds of Park Hills residents and elected officials this week. The conversation, during Monday night’s meeting of the city council, occurred in the wake of an incident on Exter Drive on the morning of Aug. 2, in which […]
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Police investigating Covington fire as arson
A large structure fire in Covington is being investigated as arson, said Covington Police Department Capt. Justin Bradbury. Kenton County Dispatchers said that crews responded to a structure fire Friday afternoon in the 800 block of Crescent Avenue. Cameras belonging to LINK nky partner WCPO on the Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati captured the smoke. […]
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Covington PD seeks info on Eastside shooting
Covington Police are asking the public for help in an investigation of a shooting that occurred in the Eastside neighborhood on Wednesday night. Police were called to a scene in the area of 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue around 9:35 p.m., according to a police press release. There, they found a 17-year-old female, whose identity […]
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Campbell County to open Crypto exchange account to assist scam victims
What you need to know To fight back against cryptocurrency scams, Campbell County is opening a Kraken crypto exchange account to help return stolen funds to victims. A Kraken exchange business account is designed for individuals or entities who intend to trade cryptocurrencies on behalf of a business rather than for personal use. Campbell County […]
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Independence considers solutions amid complaints over loose dogs
What you need to know In response to growing complaints from residents and concerns about police resources, the Independence City Council is exploring potential operational changes to how the city handles loose dogs. The discussion was broached by long-time Councilmember Carol Franzen, who said she’d been fielding complaints from neighbors on Pembroke Drive about someone’s […]
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PD: 28-year-old woman charged with shooting, killing 29-year-old man during argument in Florence
A 28-year-old woman is in custody after she allegedly shot and killed a man in Florence on Friday, the Florence Police Department said. Police said officers responded to the 100 block of Lloyd Avenue for reports of a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old John Lawyer lying […]