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A Carmi man was arrested Thursday morning by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department on a Wayne County warrant. According to authorities, Tracy Howard Bergman, 45, of Carmi, was taken into custody on a charge of Violation of Pre-Trial Release related to an underlying offense of Unlawful Use of an Electronic Tracking Device. Bergman was lodged in the Wayne County Jail …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Monticello, KY. man has been arrested on multiple charges including assaulting law enforcement. On June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:35 pm, were attempting to serve a Court Order on the man at his residence located on Auction Street. Deputies James Barnett, Joe Horne, Sheriff Catron with the assistance of Monticello Police Officer …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Anthony Rigney of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest for Probation Violation on the underlying charges of trafficking in a controlled substance-1st degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Justin Muse of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Anthony Rigney of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest for Probation Violation on the underlying charges of trafficking in a controlled substance-1st degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Justin Muse of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of …
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Most Recent Post A MAGA Senate candidate who wants to challenge Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff was caught lying about who actually endorses him. Representative Mike Collins, who is facing former football coach Derek Dooley in a heated GOP primary runoff, published endorsements from several local officials. Except, they say they haven’t actually backed him at all, according to the Daily …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a shoplifter complaint at the Dollar General Store on East KY. Highway 92 has resulted in a Wayne County man being arrest for drug possession. On May 27, 2026, Wayne County Sheriff Office Deputy Brad Tucker was dispatched to the store for the shoplifter complaint at approximately 6:15 pm. Upon Deputy Tucker arriving …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. John Bertram of Monticello, KY. was arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct-2 nd degree, and menacing. Larry L. Briles of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Fayette County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest for knowingly abuse/neglect of an adult by person. Bertram and Briles were lodged …
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Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Edward Reid, 38, of Johnsonville, Tuesday night on a Jasper County warrant. The warrant includes charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, and Criminal Damage To Property. Reid was transported to the Wayne County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Jasper County to face the charges listed in the …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron and his staff would like to acknowledge and congratulate all of the DARE Essay Winners at the Monticello Elementary School as well as all the other participants in this year’s program. This great program is taught by Wayne County Sheriff Office Deputy Tommy Spencer in our school system who has done an exceptional job. The …
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Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and Clay County Ambulance personnel responded to a crash Saturday on County Road 25 in Keith Township. Deputies says that 62-year-old Flora resident, James Glassford was driving a 2016 Chevrolet 1500 northbound on the rural roadway when the vehicle left the east side of the road, traveled through a driveway near 2375 North, then crossed back …
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Wayne County’s election board certified the results of the May 5 primary and addressed topics ranging from emergency contacts for poll workers to one candidate’s campaign finance paperwork during a May 15 meeting. After a poll worker needed emergency medical treatment, board chair and Democratic Party representative Maggie Thomas learned the inspector in charge of that site didn’t have contact …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Jacob Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrant of Arrest for 2 counts of burglary-3rd degree, 2 counts of criminal mischief-1st degree, theft by unlawful taking or disposition-all others, tampering with physical evidence, possession of burglary tools, and persistent felony offender-2nd degree. Coffey was …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. William Bertram of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Warrant of Arrest for failure to appear for a Pre-Trial Conference on the underlying charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct-1st degree, and criminal mischief-2nd degree. Edward B. Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a complaint about an intoxicated person inside a Dollar General Store has resulted in 2 Monticello men being arrested. On May 12,2026, at approximately 7:10 pm, Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center received a call about an intoxicated male stumbling around inside the Dollar General Store located on East Kentucky Highway 92. The Dispatch …
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Home News Wayne County Sheriff and Officer Stabbed in Suspiciouis Person Incident News tweet WOOSTER, Ohio — A local community is breathing a sigh of relief today after Sheriff Ballinger and Sergeant Broome were released from the hospital following a violent encounter during a service call. The incident unfolded earlier today when the two officers responded to reports of a …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Molly Brown of Monticello, KY. was arrested for public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Joseph Swart of Burnside, KY. was arrested on 2 Wayne County Circuit Court Warrants of Arrest for Probation Violation on the underlying charges of 2 counts of burglary-2nd degree (Pre-Trial Diversion), 2 counts of theft by unlawful taking …
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UPDATE As of 10 AM a search of the Wayne County High School Technology Center has been completed by multiple Deputies, Sheriff Catron and Kentucky State Police Trooper Adam Dodson. This is the building where the threat was found and is believed it was related to this building only. Nothing was found during the search and students are now being …
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Report: Wayne Co. HS placed on lockdown after bomb threat note found in classroom May 12, 2026 ABC 36 Digital Staff WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Wayne County High School is under lockdown after a bomb threat note was discovered in a classroom on Tuesday, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. Sheriff Catron said all students …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron an ongoing investigation into children abused by having duct tape placed over their mouth and nose areas on April 28, 2026, by their mother Anna Bencosme has resulted in the other parent being charged and arrested now. During Deputy Valis Smedley’s investigation into the incident, it led him to apply for and obtain …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Timmy Troxell of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Commitment Order of Arrest for being found guilty and to be held for final judgement. Mark A. Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court Warrant of Arrest for failure to appear for a …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Russell County, KY. man has been arrested on multiple charges including driving under the influence. At approximately 11 pm, on May 2, 2026, Deputy Zachary Bybee observed a vehicle operating carelessly crossing the painted roadway traffic lines numerous times. Deputy Bybee then activated his emergency equipment in an attempt to stop this …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Wayne County mother has been arrested after a complaint of a child being screamed at and having a piece of duct tape being placed a crossed their mouth. On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:23 pm, Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center gave out a complaint of a female screaming at, and yanking …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Ashley Brown of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Complaint Warrant of Arrest for burglary-2 nd degree, criminal mischief-2 nd degree, and theft by unlawful taking or disposition-gift card. Ronald Brown of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Warrant of Arrest for failure …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron his office has received numerous calls about receiving a text messages showing a final notice in reference to a traffic violation including tolls or parking violations. The message shows the official emblem of the State of Kentucky at the top. When reading the message it goes on to state it is from St. …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a Monticello man has been arrested on multiple charges after an Emergency Protective Order violation. On April 22, 2026, at approximately 9 pm, Wayne County Sheriff Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence on the Salley Burnett Road by the Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center for an assault complaint. Upon their arrival they …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Joshua Gregory of Monticello, KY. was arrested on 2 Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrants of Arrest for 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance-1 st degree –1 st offense (greater than or equal to 2 grams of methamphetamine), 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance-1 st offense (carfentanil …
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Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 62-year-old Cloyce R. “Chip” Crickman of Golden Gate during a traffic stop Monday night on IL Highway 15 at County Highway 3, east of Fairfield. Authorities say Crickman was taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and also cited for Improper Lane Usage. He was transported and booked into the Wayne County …
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According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Caatron a Stearns, Ky. man has been arrested after a high speed pursuit that ended here in Wayne County. The vehicle in the pursuit was stolen in Madison County after the male left a rehab facility there. The initial report of the auto theft was taken by Kentucky State Police Richmond Post 7, then …
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Wayne County sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Bobby J. Barnes of Monticello, KY. was arrested on 2 Wayne County Circuit Court Indictment Warrants of Arrest for possession of a controlled substance-1st degree (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance-1st degree (drug unspecified), possession of a controlled substance-3rd degree (drug unspecified), possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, theft by unlawful …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrests. Sandra G. Musgrove of Pine Knott, KY. was arrested for improper lane usage-vehicles keep to right except to pass, reckless driving, no registration plates, failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct-2nd degree. Megan M. Coffey of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County Circuit Court …
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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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Monday night at approximately 9:17 p.m., Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a rural Wayne City residence for a welfare check on two juvenile children. The response was prompted by a call reporting that one of the juveniles stated over the phone, “why are you hitting me.” Deputies initiated a search for the children and their mother, Cynthia Solomon, 37, …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Tessa Salmon of Columbia, KY. was arrested on 2 Wayne County District Court Warrants of Arrest for failure to appear for a Motion to Revoke on the underlying charge of assault-2nd degree and for failure to pay or show cause on the underlying charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place …
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Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the arrest of Justin L. Collins of Monticello; KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Commitment Order of Arrest. Collins was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. The Wayne County Sheriff Office also served Diana C. Willett of Monticello, KY. with 2 Wayne County District Court Criminal Complaint Summons for 2 …
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── Wayne County Budget (2023) ── Total county budget: $44.8M County population: 66,397 Per-capita spending: $675/resident Poverty: 11,507 residents (17%) Median household income: $56K General: $32.5M [73%] ($490/resident) County Council: $7.8M → Employee Benefits $3.7M, Transfer Out - Transferred To Another Fund $423K, Professional Services $103K ⚠ $3.5M in unitemized 'Other' categories Jail: $4.9M → Salaries and Wages $2.6M, Professional …