FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police is investigating troubling online activity involving photos of women and children—some reportedly from law enforcement families—posted to a pornographic website. Authorities say they are working to determine if any of the content includes child pornography or threats, both of which would constitute serious crimes. While copying and reposting publicly available…
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MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Amaris Hamilton, Theodrick Hersey, Jessica Houck, Brooklyn Houck, Khrystian Greer, and Elizabeth Thomas all pled not guilty during their arraignments at Madison County Court today. The six suspects are charged in connection to an investigation involving alleged child abuse at A Step Ahead Childcare in Richmond. Hamilton is charged with wanton endangerment,…
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities issued a public safety alert early this morning as they continue their search for an escaped inmate in Morehead. Local and state police, along with other agencies, are working to locate Anthony Martinez, who escaped from UK St. Claire Hospital around 3 a.m. while in the custody of Rowan County Detention Center…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a soggy start to the month, we’re finally catching a break across central and eastern Kentucky. For your Tuesday, expect a noticeable improvement in conditions—especially if you’ve been itching to get outside or catch up on yardwork. While we can’t rule out a stray sprinkle or two, most of us will enjoy…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Several suspects connected to the ongoing child abuse investigation at a Richmond daycare are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday in Madison County. According to police, Jessica Houck, Theo Hersey, and Brooklyn Houk are facing charges including child abuse, failure to report abuse, and obstruction. Additional daycare employees—Khrystian Greer, Amaris Hamilton, and Elizabeth…
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PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say they arrested 54-year-old Nelson West after a months-long investigation. Officers say West was arrested after a warrant was issued last week. He is accused of selling meth out of his home on Elihu Drive in Somerset. The sheriff’s office says they found more than 131 grams…
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Morehead Police Department has issued a public safety alert this morning in the search for escaped suspect Anthony Martinez. Officers say Martinez escaped from UK St. Claire Hospital while in custody of the Rowan County Detention guards. According to police, Martinez is wanted on federal charge and was last seen near the…
After a chilly and gray Kentucky Derby weekend, the gloomy trend has unfortunately lingered into the first full week of May. A slow-moving upper-level low has been the culprit, spinning over the Ohio Valley and keeping a firm grip on our weather. That system has brought clouds, periods of light rain and cooler-than-average temperatures—daytime highs have struggled to even crack…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The man accused of setting a house fire that killed his two teenage sons appeared in virtual court Monday morning for his arraignment. Dustin Fields, 44, pleaded not guilty to a first-degree arson charge during the hearing, which was held remotely from the Franklin County Detention Center. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s…
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