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(WKYT) – A Pulaski County man faces several charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly attempting to run his girlfriend over with his vehicle after an argument last week. Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence on Heaton Ford Road in response to a 911 call on May 25; on the way, the deputies were notified …
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Screenshot The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing female from the Angel Ridge Rd. area of eastern Pulaski County. Miranda Minton, 18, was last seen by her grandmother around midnight between May 28th and May 29th, 2026. At the time, she was believed to be going for a walk, but has not returned …
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(WKYT) – Update: According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office the two teens have been located as of 1:30 p.m. “Thank you to all citizens who have reached out to assist in locating them,” the sheriff’s office said in a release. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says two minors are suspected to have been involved in several vehicle break-ins, one …
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Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest on May 21 of a Pulaski man following an investigation regarding allegations of sex crimes. Jason Burgess, 45, of Somerset, was arrested and charged with Rape in the First Degree, Sodomy in the First Degree, and other offenses. The investigation began after information was received regarding inappropriate sexual conduct by Burgess involving …
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The Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Pulaski County man on May 19 following an investigation into allegations of domestic violence and child abuse involving a minor victim. Tim Wood, 32, of Somerset, was arrested on charges of Strangulation 1st Degree, a Class C Felony and Criminal Abuse 1st Degree – Child 12 Years of Age …
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Somerset man arrested on felony charges of strangulation and child abuse May 21, 2026 ABC 36 Digital Staff Photo by: Pulaski County Detention Center PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Somerset man is facing felony charges following a Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office investigation into allegations of domestic violence and child abuse involving a minor victim. The sheriff’s …
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The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has announced its monthly tornado siren test to take place tomorrow, May 19th. The announcement states that the tornado sirens will be run by the Pulaski County Communication Center at 7pm Eastern Time. Citizens are advised that this is only a routine monthly test, and no response is needed. Share this: Share on X (Opens …
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(Posted on by the Pulaski County Sheriff Department Facebook Page ) Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrests today of a Pulaski man and woman in connection with an investigation by Deputies that resulted in the recovery of stolen property from multiple thefts and burglaries. Richard Weston, 55, and Shelly Broughton, 54, both of Ferguson, were both charged with Receiving Stolen …
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(Posted on the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page ) In observance of National Police Week, members of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the Somerset Police Department gathered together to honor the memory and sacrifice of fallen law enforcement officers from Pulaski County during a memorial wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony served as a solemn reminder of the courage, …
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(ABC 36 News Now) — A Pulaski County couple from Nancy has been indicted on multiple sexual abuse crimes against a minor child, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press release, on March 13, 47-year-old William Roberts Jr. was arrested and charged with sexual abuse in the first degree, sodomy in the second degree, rape in …
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Kentucky man charged with attempted murder after baseball bat attack on 2 people May 4, 2026 ABC 36 Digital Staff PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A Ferguson man is facing two counts of attempted murder after two people were sent to the hospital with serious injuries following an early Sunday morning baseball bat attack, according to the …
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Sheriff Bobby Jones reports a Pulaski County man is in custody following an arrest on Sunday. On Sunday night, Deputy Grant Bryant observed Dillan Shadoan, age 26, of Somerset in a local store. Shadoan had an active Pulaski District Court warrant for Trafficking in Controlled Substances. Deputy Bryant took Shadoan into custody. The warrant was the result of an investigation …
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Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports three individuals are in custody following a drug investigation. The incident started in early April, when the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division received information about a drug syndicate trafficking in large amounts of methamphetamine, in Pulaski County. The investigation uncovered individuals in Pulaski County were being supplied in methamphetamine by a source of …
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(LEX 18) — A 38-year-old Somerset man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual abuse of two minors following an investigation. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation began when their Criminal Investigation Division received a complaint that the suspect, Jeremy Williams, had reportedly sexually assaulted a minor. The sheriff’s office says the investigation was assigned …
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Somerset man charged with rape, sexual abuse of 2 minors following investigation April 20, 2026 ABC 36 Digital Staff Photo by: Pulaski County Sheriff's Office via Facebook PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A 38-year-old Somerset man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual abuse of two minors following an investigation. According to the Pulaski County …
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Sheriff Bobby Jones recognizes Crimes against Children Detective Jay Picard for receiving recognition from the Adanta Sexual Assault Resource Center (ASARC). Detective Picard was selected to receive the BRAVE award. The BRAVE award is dedicated to professionals chosen by the regional rape crisis centers, who make a difference and life changing impact believing, respecting, advocating, validating, and empowering survivors of …
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Sheriff Bobby Jones reports a Pulaski County man is in custody following an incident in Burnside on Monday evening. The incident began when Deputy Marcus Harrison went to the Antioch community of Pulaski County to search for David N. Hardwick Jr., age 40, of Burnside, in an attempt to serve an active indictment. Hardwick was being sought on a Pulaski …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Nancy, KY. man has now been indicted by a Pulaski County Circuit Court Grand Jury after a continued investigations conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff Office, the Pulaski County Sheriff Office and the Somerset Police Department. The burglary cases began back in the early morning hours on March 7, 2026, when the …
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Pulaski County remembers Sheriff Samuel Catron 24 years after his death April 13, 2026 ABC 36 Digital Staff Photo by: Somerset Cemetery via Facebook SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Samuel Wilson Catron, a well-known Pulaski County Sheriff who served in law enforcement for 28 years, remains one of the most-visited graves at the Somerset Cemetery since his death …
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Sheriff Bobby Jones reports two Pulaski County residents are in custody following an incident on West Highway 80 on Tuesday evening. The incident began when Deputy Grant Bryant was dispatched to a status check at the Dollar General Store on West Highway 80. The caller stated two individuals were passed out inside of a vehicle in the parking lot. Once …
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── Pulaski County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $15.3M County population: 12,441 Per-capita spending: $1,230/resident Poverty: 1,479 residents (12%) Median household income: $63K General: $8.6M [56%] ($690/resident) County Sheriff: $2.8M → Salaries and Wages $1.7M, Operating Supplies $214K, Utility Services $143K ⚠ $573K in unitemized 'Other' categories County Commissioners: $2.1M → Employee Benefits $1.7M, Salaries and Wages $142K, Utility …