A Northern Kentucky state representative has filed a bill to eliminate the state’s 70-year cap on consecutive prison sentences, following the conviction of a Kenton County man on 20 counts related to child sexual abuse material. Robbie Ray Miller, 32, was found guilty last week of nine counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual […]
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Boone County deputies cleared in fatal shooting outside Amazon facility
The officers who shot and killed a man in Florence last month were justified in using deadly force to save their own lives, Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. As such, there is no probable cause for criminal charges in the case, Sanders said. The man, identified at […]
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Independence swears in new K9 officer ‘Pac’
The city of Independence swore in new K9 member Pac, who will assist his handler, Independence Police Officer Ryan Jones. According to the city, Pac has been trained and possesses the qualifications required for a K9 police dog for the city of Independence. His duties will include finding lost children and fugitives on the run […]
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Rob Sanders recognized for helping fund police dog purchase
The Covington Police Department honored Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders with an appreciation award for aiding in the purchase of a new police dog, Stryker, to update police dog training in the face of the impending legalization of medical cannabis.
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Scott High principal under investigation amid lawsuit at previous school
Kenton County Police is investigating the principal of Scott High School for inappropriate and potentially illegal conduct involving minors off school grounds, with allegations not involving anything sexual.
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Local leaders highlight law addressing AI child porn, child sex dolls
Local leaders discuss House Bill 207, which bans AI-generated child porn and child sex dolls, in an effort to combat child sex crimes and set a model for other states.
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Safer KY Act: NKY law enforcement, prosecutor see promise in bill
Less than 30 minutes after classes ended at Latonia Elementary on Tuesday, shots rang out near the school. Students and staff still inside the building were told to shelter in place. Outside, near 39th and Decoursey streets, police found two 14-year-olds shot in the street. One of the two, Amani Smith, later died at the […]
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Rob Sanders, staff named outstanding commonwealth’s attorney’s office
Kentucky Attorney General and GOP gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron honored Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders and his staff as an outstanding commonwealth’s attorney’s office for 2023 on Wednesday. “Keeping Kentucky safe is the work of heroes like our prosecutors,” Cameron said. “This year, we are proud to recognize Rob Sanders… for making an immeasurable […]
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31-year-old man turns himself into police days after fight leads to fatal shooting in Covington
By WCPO’s Molly Schramm and Taylor Weiter A 31-year-old man has turned himself into police after a Tuesday evening fight in Covington led to a shooting that killed a man, police said. Police responded to Russell Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard after 6 p.m. Tuesday for a reported shooting. When they arrived, police […]
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Rob Sanders named 2023 Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders was presented with the “Carroll M. Redford Award,” which named him “Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor” for 2023 by The Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the statewide association of felony prosecutors. Sanders is in his third term in office, having served as Commonwealth’s Attorney […]