Former Robertson County Sheriff indicted following DUI arrest in Mason County

MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Mason County grand jury has indicted former Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray following his DUI arrest earlier this week. As previously reported, Gray was arrested Tuesday night in Mason County after allegedly speeding and driving recklessly with lights and sirens activated in a pickup truck. According to the arrest citation, Mason County…

Lexington Councilmember David Sevigny announces he won’t seek re-election in 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Dave Sevigny says he will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2026. In a post shared Friday on his official Facebook page, Sevigny reflected on his decision after what he described as a period of personal reflection — including a 306-kilometer hike along the Camino de Santiago in…

Search underway for escaped inmate from Madison County facility

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Bluegrass Career Development Center in Madison County Thursday evening. Troopers say 26-year-old Jeremy D. Ward of Hartford walked away from the facility around 7:30 p.m. Ward is described as 5-foot-8, about 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on his…

Arrest affidavit reveals new details in Florida arrest of Ronald Exantus, convicted in Kentucky child killing

Watch the body camera video of Exantus' arrest

OCALA, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Newly obtained documents from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reveal how deputies tracked down and arrested Ronald Exantus — the man found guilty but mentally ill in the 2015 killing of six-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles — after he allegedly failed to register as a convicted felon in Florida. According to an arrest affidavit…

Former Louisville officer Brett Hankison reports to prison for role in Breonna Taylor raid

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former Louisville Metro Police detective convicted in connection with the deadly Breonna Taylor raid is now behind bars. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, Brett Hankison reported Thursday to Fort Dix Federal Prison in New Jersey to begin serving his 33-month sentence. A federal jury found Hankison guilty last November of using excessive…

Man still wanted with several warrants for arrest

Jessamine County deputies searching for missing non-compliant sex offender George Simpson NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding George Simpson, a non-compliant sex offender who’s been missing since Sunday. Deputies say Simpson is from Nicholasville and currently has several active warrants for his arrest. Anyone who knows where…

Animal Shelter looking for woman who abandoned a dog

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Clark County Animal Shelter is condemning the actions of a driver caught on camera abandoning a puppy outside its gate. According to shelter staff, surveillance video shows a vehicle pulling up, shoving the puppy through a small opening, and driving away — all within about 12 seconds. The shelter says there is no…

New restrooms slated for a city park

BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Improvements are on the way for Berea City Park, as officials announce plans for new restrooms and upgraded facilities. According to city officials, the project is being funded through a Recreational Trails Program grant administered by the Kentucky Department of Local Government. The existing restrooms near Duerson Stadium are expected to be demolished later…

Big Blue Madness coming to Rupp

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Big Blue Nation, get ready — Big Blue Madness is back Friday night at Rupp Arena! The annual tipoff to Kentucky basketball, presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass, begins at 6 p.m. and will stream live on SEC Network Plus. Before the main event, fans can enjoy the new BBN United…

Winchester man in ICE custody in Western Virginia

Vicente Castillo's wife wants him back home

(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One family in Richmond is awaiting the return of their loved one. Vicente Castillo Flores was arrested by Immigration Customs Enforcement, two weeks ago, trying to go through a toll booth. His family says after showing his documentation and work visa, he was arrested. “God is gonna bring him home and I know that,” Kay…

Florida officials arrest Ronald Exantus for failure to register as a felon

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Florida authorities have arrested Ronald Exantus — the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 killing of six-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles — after he allegedly failed to register as a convicted felon. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest Thursday on X, saying his office worked closely…

Eureka Recalls Durra Ground Cinnamon Over Lead Contamination

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eureka Incorporated has issued a recall for its “Durra Ground Cinnamon” packaged in 100-gram plastic containers. The FDA warns that the product may be contaminated with lead. While no related illnesses have been reported, extended exposure to lead can cause serious health issues. The cinnamon was sold in California and Michigan from late August through early…