PHELPS, Ky. — A traffic stop for a registration violation resulted in two Pike County residents being arrested for drug trafficking. A state trooper pulled over a Chevy Tahoe on Route 632 at Phelps, just before 4:30 Saturday afternoon.The occupants of the vehicle — identified as Justin Tackett, 36, of Freeburn, and Megan Cox, 38, of Phelps — told the officer that there were warrants for their arrest. When asked if they had anything illegal in their possession, Tackett reportedly produced a plastic bag containing a large amount of meth. Through a subsequent search, the trooper found additional small amounts […]

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ABINGDON, Va. — A Wise County man has entered a guilty plea to federal drug and gun charges. Jamie Lynn Johnson, 45, of Coeburn, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, distributing meth and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense. According to an affidavit from an ATF agent who investigated the case, authorities arranged six undercover buys from Johnson, during which they obtained various quantities of meth ranging from 3 grams to 2 ounces. They also obtained guns, pills and cocaine during the buys. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors have agreed to recommend a prison sentence of […]

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WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men after seizing more than a half-pound of various types of drugs. Elijah Eugene Hall, 32, of Williamson, and Kyree Diangilo Prather, 24, of Cincinnati, were arrested on Friday, after they were allegedly found in possession of meth, fentanyl, adderall and xanax, along with guns and a large amount of cash. Both men are charged with conspiracy to deliver, possession of meth, fentanyl, adderall and xanax with the intent to deliver, and prohibited person in possession of a firearm. They are being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail on $100,000 […]

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PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Police have released the identity of a man who was killed after being struck by a car along U.S. 23 over the weekend. Around 3 p.m., Saturday, Keene Michael Johnson, 44, of Pikeville, was struck by a car traveling south on U.S. 23, near the Community Trust Bank tower. Police, fire and EMS units were sent to the scene, as was the Pike County Coroner’s Office, which pronounced Johnson dead at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured. Police say they do not expect any charges to be filed at this time.

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The University of Pikeville Bears fell behind by double digits in the opening half and Shawnee State University went on to score a 79-69 win on Saturday. Teddy Parham Jr. led the Bears, now 14-9, with a game-high 29 points. Keian Worrix added 13 and Korbin Spencer followed with 11. The Bears will return to […]

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