Somerset, Kentucky Woman Final Defendant Sentenced in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

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Kathie Huff (Photo: Pulaski County Detention Center)

LONDON, KY - A Somerset, Kentucky, woman, Kathie Huff, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 to 68 months in prison, by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, after previously pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.  Huff was the final defendant to be sentenced in this case.

Message from Sheriff John Root: New guidelines for the Laurel County Judicial Center

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LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is providing the following informational highlights press release regarding the Supreme Court of Kentucky guidelines authorizing the phased reopening of Kentucky's businesses and government offices regarding the Kentucky Court of Justice response to the Covid-19 emergency health and safety requirements for the expansion of court operations.

Maryland State Police Arrest Two Men On Child Pornography Charges In Carroll County

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HAMPSTEAD, MD – Two Carroll County men were arrested and charged early Thursday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.

Mexican National Convicted of Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Money Laundering

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LEXINGTON, KY - A Mexican National residing in Lexington was convicted Friday, by a federal jury sitting in Lexington, of two counts of conspiring to distribute cocaine and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

McConnell Statement on Protests and Riots: "Our City, Our State, and Our Country Have to Pull Together"

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LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the protests in Louisville, Kentucky and around the country:

Three men from found with Meth as Police fight "War on Drugs" in Laurel County, KY

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LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Detective James Sizemore along with Detective Bryon Lawson with assistance from Deputy Jake Miller and his K-9” Gotcha” arrested three individuals off Hatcher Road, approximately 4 miles east of London on Thursday afternoon May 28, 2020 at approximately 3:15 PM after investigating a drug complaint there.

 

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