Pulaski Count Sheriff Bobby Jones a Pulaski County man is in custody following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

The incident began when Detectives from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division were conducting surveillance in the Shopville community. Detectives had been conducting an investigation into Lannie Dobbs, age 57, of Louisville. Detectives observed Dobbs on East Highway 80 around Fire Tower Road, fail to signal as it turned onto East Highway 80. Detective Tan Hudson followed the vehicle and observed it cross the white line on several occasions. Detectives conducted a traffic stop.

Upon stopping the vehicle, Dobbs advised Detectives he had a marijuana roach in the vehicle. Detectives could smell a marijuana odor coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted. While searching the vehicle, Detectives located syringes inside. Detectives asked Dobbs about the syringes and Dobbs admitted to having methamphetamine in a cigarette pack.

Detectives continued the search and located two baggies of methamphetamine in the cigarette pack weighing a combined weight of approximately 4.5 grams. Also located inside of the passenger compartment was digital scales and baggies.

Detectives searched the engine compartment of the vehicle, where they located a magnetic box containing approximately 38.6 grams of methamphetamine.
 

During the course of the investigation, it was discovered Dobbs had a prior conviction for
trafficking in methamphetamine.
 

Dobbs was arrested charged with the following:

- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1 st Degree, 2 nd Offense over 2 grams of
methamphetamine
- Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/Possess
- Possession of Marijuana
- Careless Driving
- Failure to or Improper Signal

The investigation is still ongoing by Detective Tan Hudson. Detective Hudson was assisted on the scene by Detective Trent Massey, Deputy Grant Bryant, and Deputy Daniel Drury.

Sheriff Bobby Jones asks if you have any information about drug activity or any crime to contact our tip line at 606-679-8477. You can remain anonymous. You can also leave a tip on our webpage at http://www.pulaskisheriff.com.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that KY 910 in Casey County has been reduced to one lane at the intersection of Dry Fork Road (mile point 6.088) for shoulder repairs.

Temporary traffic signals are in place on the east and west bound approaches for the lane closure.  

Work is expected to last four weeks. The duration of work may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to allow extra time in reaching their destination.

Emergency personnel in Somerset say a child was hospitalized Friday night after being struck in the head by a wheel at the Pulaski County Fair.

According to Somerset-Pulaski County EMS, the incident occurred when a wheel reportedly detached from a ride and hit the child. He was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington with non-life-threatening injuries.

Due to the child’s young age, medical staff said he would remain hospitalized for further evaluation.

An investigation into how the wheel came loose and struck the child is ongoing.

Casey County road dept. will be working on KY 910 today.

From the bottom of Teddy hill to the top will be reduced down to one lane.

Stop lights are in place, expect long delays.

Slow down and use caution in the work zone.

I got a chance Saturday to speak with Raymond Kohn, the driver of the General Lee that jumped Fountain Square in Somerset last month to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Somernites Cruise car show...

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports a Somerset woman suffered injuries after a garbage truck struck her off Slate Branch Rd.

On July 25, 2025, at approximately 10:27 a.m., Deputy Gerald Wooldridge responded to
a call for service of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Water Cliff Dr., Somerset, KY.
According to the caller, a garbage truck had struck a female subject walking her dog, causing physical injury.

The pedestrian, Renee Long, 54 years of age, Somerset, KY, was treated at the scene by
Somerset/Pulaski County EMS, and transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Once at the hospital, Long was transferred to Air Methods to be flown to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY for further treatment.

The driver of the garbage truck, Thomas Stevens, 51 years of age, Burnside, KY, was not
injured in the accident.
 

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Parker’s Mill Fire
Department, Pulaski County Special Response Team and Somerset/Pulaski County EMS.

The accident investigation is continuing by Dep. Gerald Wooldridge.

On Wednesday night shortly after 11 p.m., Casey County Deputy Austin Harris, along with Liberty Police Officers Adam Hewett and Ron Goodpaster, observed a vehicle traveling at an extremely high rate of speed toward Old West KY 70. Upon initiating a traffic stop, officers found the car sitting sideways in the roadway. The driver, identified as 39-year-old Dustin Walls of Georgetown, pulled into a grassy area but became combative during initial contact.

Walls claimed he was pursuing someone who had allegedly struck his vehicle, but officers noted signs of extreme intoxication—slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, imbalance, and a strong odor of alcohol. When asked how much he'd consumed, Walls admitted to drinking shots and Fireball whiskey. He then began shouting profanities, threatening the officers and their families, and refused to cooperate with field sobriety tests. Deputy Harris was forced to place Walls in his patrol vehicle due to his aggressive behavior.

Inside the car, officers found Walls’ wife, Carmen, visibly shaken alongside her three children. Carmen explained they had been making DoorDash deliveries in Lexington when a phone call from another male triggered Dustin’s rage. He verbally abused her and the children, locked them in the car, and purchased Fireball from a store. She reported that upon returning, Dustin threatened to crash the car and kill them, physically assaulted her, and destroyed her phone.

As Dustin sped through the area—running lights and reaching speeds of 100 mph—he reportedly assaulted a bystander who approached them in a parking lot. He only stopped when officers intercepted the vehicle.

EMS responded to assist Carmen and her children. Dustin was arrested and taken to Casey County Hospital, where he refused a blood test and continued yelling profanities. He was later transported to the Casey County Detention Center, where his combative behavior continued toward Officer Hewett.

Dustin Walls is charged with:

• Kidnapping (Adult and Minor)
• Wanton Endangerment (1st Degree)
• DUI with Aggravating Circumstance
• Reckless Driving
• Speeding (26+ MPH Over Limit)
• Terroristic Threatening (3rd Degree)
• Menacing
• Assault (4th Degree – Domestic Violence)

President Donald Trump has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides on April 2, 2025, and 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 16-17, 2025.

The President reached out to Gov. Beshear by phone personally to let him know about the funding approved for Public Assistance. 

The counties that have been designated for Public Assistance for the April flooding are Allen, Barren, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Caldwell, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Casey, Christian, Clark, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Graves, Grayson, Green, Greenup, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Kenton, Larue, Lawrence, Lee, Logan, Lyon, Magoffin, Marion, Martin, McLean, Meade, Metcalfe, Morgan, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Nicholas, Owen, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Rockcastle, Spencer, Taylor, Trigg, Trimble, Union, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wolfe and Woodford.

The counties that have been designated for Public Assistance for the May tornadoes are Adair, Barren, Breathitt, Butler, Caldwell, Carlisle, Casey, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Crittenden, Estill, Jackson, Knott, Knox, LaRue, Laurel, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCreary, Menifee, Metcalfe, Owsley, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Spencer, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren and Wayne.

How To Help Survivors: The Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund was established after the severe weather in February and will serve survivors of that and additional natural disasters. As with previous relief funds, these dollars will first help pay for victims’ funeral expenses. To donate, click here.

The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, in reference to a multi vehicle collision on I-75 near the 83 mile marker northbound in Madison County.

The initial investigation indicates traffic on I-75 was heavily congested at the time of the incident. An International commercial motor vehicle (CMV), operated by David Turner, failed to slow down and struck the rear of a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Rico Brown.

The impact caused the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to then strike a guardrail and collide with a 2024 Ford F-350 pulling a recreational vehicle, operated by Steven Wohlscheid. As a result of the initial collision, the Chevrolet Silverado was pushed forward and struck the rear of a 2021 Freightliner (CMV) operated by Justin Hill.

As a result of the collision, Rico Brown, 33, of Berea, Kentucky, who was operating the Chevrolet Silverado, was transported to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle was transported to Baptist Health Richmond, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison.

Trooper Tyler Holt is conducting the ongoing collision investigation. He was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police personnel, Madison County EMS, Madison County Fire Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Madison County Coroner's Office. 

On July 20, 2025, around 10:48 AM. Kentucky State Police Post 11 London was contacted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance investigating an in-custody death.

The preliminary investigation revealed that on July 18, 2025, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshall’s Service attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Brian L. Turner, 47 years old of Somerset, KY at a home on KY1676. Prior to apprehension Mr. Turner ingested a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine. While on scene deputies requested EMS.

Mr. Turner was transported from the residence to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased on July 19, 2025, by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. It is suspected that drugs may be a contributing factor in this investigation.

Mr. Turner was transported to the Medical Examiner's office on July 21 in Frankfort, KY where an autopsy was conducted, and toxicology is pending.

Detective Keegan Bray is continuing the investigation. He was assisted by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office.

A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect for customers of Eubank Water System in the following area:

Caney Creek Rd. Accounts 0012-05730-001 through 0012-05785-001.

The potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply, therefore this boil Water advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure.

Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes, let cool before using.

The advisory will remain in effect until the situation has, been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality.

The following individuals have been indicted by the Casey County Grand Jury. An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct and does not imply guilt.

- Matthew Tyler Lynn, 32, of Liberty: Reckless driving; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; DUI (second offense, aggravated circumstances); criminal littering; first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle); three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer; first-degree wanton endangerment; disregarding a stop sign; speeding 26 mph or more over the limit.

- Kristie Marie Pendleton, 34, of Liberty: First-degree criminal abuse of a child 12 or under; endangering the welfare of a minor; abandonment of a minor.

- Tiffany R. Propes, 34, of Russell Springs: Public intoxication; first-degree disorderly conduct; third-degree assault; resisting arrest; first-degree criminal trespassing; second-degree persistent felony offender.

- William Michael Wethington, 30, of Russell Springs: Fourth-degree assault (dating violence); first-degree criminal mischief; first-degree persistent felony offender.

- Julia Carmickle, 23, of Liberty: First-degree possession of a controlled substance (unspecified drug); possession of drug paraphernalia; first-degree promoting contraband; first-degree wanton endangerment.

- James Hargis Jr., 53, of Liberty: Second-degree assault (domestic violence); second-degree strangulation (domestic violence); first-degree unlawful imprisonment; cultivation of marijuana (five plants or more); possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Robert Paul Roberts, 35, of Elizabethtown: First-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, two grams or more, second or subsequent offense, firearm-enhanced); first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine, four grams or more, second or subsequent offense, firearm-enhanced); receiving stolen property (firearm); possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; possession of drug paraphernalia; driving with a suspended or revoked operator’s license; identity theft; first-degree persistent felony offender.

- Janet E. Vest, 64, of Liberty: First-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, two grams or more); possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana.

- Ronald Dean Dehart Jr., 44, of Windsor: Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia.

- Don Michael Fugitt, 31, of Lexington: Speeding 15 mph over the limit; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (cocaine, four grams or more); first-degree promoting contraband.

- Lewis C. Redford, 55, of Liberty: Public intoxication; second-degree disorderly conduct; first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, third or subsequent offense); possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting arrest.

We remind our listeners an indictment is only a legal accusation, not an indicator of guilt.

UPDATE:  THESE ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN LIFTED.

The city wide boil water advisory for the city of Liberty has been lifted.

The boil water advisory is still in effect for customers of the East Casey County Water District, with the exception of the following areas:

-Dunnville

-South Fork Creek

-Windor

-Dry Creek

Customers in the affected areas should boil any water used for human consumption, bringing to a rolling boil for at least three minutes, and for short-term use only.

This advisory remains in effect until further notice.

For more information, contact your water provider.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close U.S. 127 across Wolf Creek Dam (mile point 1.6) on Friday, July 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT.

This closure is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation work on the dam’s spillway gates. 

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during the closure. 

Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application.

Traffic information for the District 8 counties is also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict8 or by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict8.  

The Casey County Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting last night.

Here's Superintendent, Barry Lee ...

Due to equipment failure, the Liberty Water Department has issued a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for the entire City of Liberty.

Due to The City Of Liberty being in a boil water advisory, The East Casey County Water District customers are in a boil water advisory until further notice except for the following areas:
- Dunnville
- South Fork Creek
- Windsor
- Dry Creek

Customers in the affected areas should boil any water used for human consumption, bringing to a rolling boil for at least three minutes, and for short-term use only.

This advisory will be in effect until further notice.

The Kentucky Headhunters are headed to Somerset this weekend.

Jeff Henderson reports from Somerset...

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Burgin Independent
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Model Laboratory School
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A murder investigation is underway in Pulaski County.

Jeff Henderson has details...

Several people were injured, including multiple children, and one man is now facing several charges following a two vehicle crash.

On Monday around 5 p.m., Casey County Deputy Jacob Atwood responded to the scene of a head-on collision on KY 49, nearly 7 miles north of Liberty.

Kristen Snow was found lying in a ditch with six injured children nearby. The other driver, Troy R. McAnelly, 48, of Liberty, was sitting on a trailer with a suspected broken ankle. He admitted to possibly falling asleep while driving southbound. Tire marks indicated his vehicle had crossed fully into the northbound lane.

McAnelly’s eyes appeared bloodshot and constricted. He initially denied any substance use but later admitted to using methamphetamine earlier in the day. He consented to a vehicle search, which uncovered a glass pipe with suspected residue under his seat.

EMS determined McAnelly required air transport due to his injuries. He was flown to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.

He was cited for Reckless Driving, DUI – Aggravated Circumstance, Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree, Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, & No Insurance.

$1.3M State Grant Fuels Infrastructure Expansion at SPEDA’s Commerce Park.

Jeff Henderson has details... (($PEDA))

Due to scheduling conflicts, the regular meeting of the Casey County Hospital District Board of Trustees originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 15th at 6:00 PM in the new administration building.

Liberty City Council met in a special called session Monday. 

Amy Hamm, Terry Lee, and Sherry Wesley were all approved for the Code Enforcement Board.

Here's Mayor Doctor Sam Haddad... 

A Liberty man was arrested Tuesday evening after multiple reports of erratic driving in Casey County.

Deputy Jacob Atwood responded to the call around 7:30 p.m. after Officer Adam Hewett was notified of a reckless driver headed toward city limits but was tied up with an accident. Atwood spotted a 2008 Chevy Silverado stopped on US 127 at KY 70, blocking traffic. When the deputy approached, the driver pulled away. Atwood activated emergency lights and pursued the truck, which was swerving and driving down the center of the road before stopping just before College Street.

With assistance from Deputy Austin Harris, Atwood made contact with the driver, identified as 37-year-old Brandon L. Burton of Liberty. Burton refused to provide a driver’s license or vehicle documents and appeared dazed. When asked to step out, he refused and reached toward his pocket. Atwood physically removed him from the vehicle, and Harris placed him under arrest. Though Burton admitted to carrying a weapon, none was found.

Burton showed signs of impairment, but refused field sobriety tests. A search warrant for a blood sample was obtained, and Burton was transported to Casey County Jail.

A witness who followed Burton from KY 70 near Doe Creek Road reported he ran off the road, narrowly missed several vehicles, and nearly struck up to 10 others. A video provided by the witness showed Burton driving head-on toward traffic near Lanhamtown, forcing two vehicles off the road.

Burton faces multiple charges including Obstructing a Highway, Fleeing/Evading Police-1st Degree, Resisting Arrest, Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree, DUI, & Reckless Driving in a Work Zone.