LEXINGTON, KY – A Mexican National, residing in Lexington, Renaldo Villa Gomez, 38, was sentenced on Monday, to 25 years in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell, for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams of more of methamphetamine, unlawful re-entry into the United States after a prior deportation, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested Willard Rucker age 48 of Williamsburg, KY on Thursday night March 7, 2024 at approximately 8:37 PM.

LONDON, KY- Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler arrested a Lily, KY woman on Thursday evening March 7, 2024 at approximately 4:40 PM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the Senate confirming the nomination of Todd Inman, a Calvert City, Kentucky native, to the National Transportation Safety Board:

INDIANA - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam.  ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year. 

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root, London City Police Chief Chuck Johnson and Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith announce that: The Laurel County “Drug Interdiction” Task Force arrested 2 individuals on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 at a traffic stop southbound at exit 41 in London, KY.