(LONDON, KY.) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London reports there will be a road closure on US 25 north of London, KY at the 19 mile marker to the 19.5 mile marker for utility construction work to repair damage that occurred during the storms Friday night.

02-27-2012 03-04-2012 Mary E. Roberts Public Intoxication, Poss of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle

02-27-2012 03-04-2012 Brandon L. Hubbard Criminal mischief 2nd degree, Alcohol Intoxication

02-27-2012 03-04-2012 Crystal Bowles Public Intoxication

Sunday, March 04, 2012

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear is formally requesting an expedited major disaster declaration from President Obama after a barrage of deadly tornadoes and damaging storms struck Kentucky on Friday.

“There is no doubt in my mind that the damages to our state are so heavy that we will qualify for federal disaster aid,” Gov. Beshear said. “To speed that process, today, I am sending President Obama notification that I am formally requesting a federal disaster declaration.”

Sheriff John Root is reporting that Laurel Sheriff’s Deputies continued to provide support and assistance in the tornado ravaged areas all day Sunday. Deputies provided security patrols, traffic control at key intersections and assisted volunteers with their entry and exits of the area. Increased patrols of the affected areas will be continuing.

Volunteers assisting at the scene on Radford Road

Sheriff John Pickard is asking that anyone in the community with information about the burning of a grapple skidder in the Harps Creek area contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office at 546-3181. Callers may remain anonymous and any and all information will be useful.

Sheriff John Pickard reports that on 03-03-2012 his office responded to a burglary complaint in the Flat Lick area. Upon arrival Deputy Gambrel found that someone had broken in to a garage and stolen several tools and a 2006 Suzuki 4-wheeler.

(LONDON, KY.) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office and the Kentucky National Guard will be providing extra patrol and security for the areas damaged in Laurel County that were damaged by the storm on Friday. 

Louisville, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks Friday regarding the severe storms that hit Kentucky:

(Corbin, KY) On March 2^nd 2012 around 2 P.M. Sgt. Mike Taylor and officer Joey Ray Caldwell with the Kentucky State Police-Vehicle Enforcement responded to a 6 vehicle injury accident located on I-75 south near the 20 mile marker in Corbin Kentucky.

(LONDON, KY.) – On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 the Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a report of the theft of metal material from a property on Keller Road in Laurel County.