ClayCoNews staff report 6-1-2025

MANCHESTER, KY — A 42-year-old Manchester man, identified as Joseph Smith was arrested on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following a shooting incident in a local parking lot, according to Clay County authorities.

LONDON, KY - The Kentucky State Police, London Post which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual.

Oregon Dept. of Human Services - 05/30/25 3:52 PM

SALEM, OR – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find Mia Thomas, age 17, a child in foster care who went missing from Albany on May 27. Mia is believed to be in danger.

 BARBOURVILLE, KY- The Knox County, Ky Sheriff's Department is reporting that another warrant scam is making its rounds in the area.

Gresham Police Dept - 05/31/25 10:22 PM

GRESHAM, OR – A pedestrian was killed this evening in a traffic crash on NE 181st Ave. At approximately 5:30 p.m., Gresham Police and medical personnel responded to a report of a person who had been struck by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk near NE Pacific St.

LONDON, KY - The London Police Department is reporting that, David W. Hockenberry, age 38 of North Carolina previously reported to LPD as a missing person has been located.