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6 days ago
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London woman charged in three-vehicle fatal crash Friday
SOUTH LAUREL — A three-vehicle crash on American Greeting Card Road Friday resulted in one fatality, multiple injuries and the arrest of one driver on a vehicular homicide charge. According to a release from the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred around 12 midnight Friday morning, approximately 11 miles south of London. A Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Kimberly Hedrick, 55, of London, was traveling southbound when it crossed the centerline — striking a northbound Chevrolet Aveo head on and critically injuring its driver, Benita Vickers, 55, of Corbin. The Tahoe then collided with a Hyundai SUV and went airborne, landing on a guardrail. The Aveo and Hyundai came to rest blocking the roadway. LCSO stated that Vickers was transported to Baptist Health Corbin and pronounced dead shortly after arrival by Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley. A male passenger in her vehicle was also injured and taken to BRMC. Hedrick was taken to Saint Joseph London for treatment of minor injuries. Deputies noted the odor of alcohol and slurred speech, and Hedrick was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence and lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center. Having been arraigned Friday morning, Hedrick is scheduled to appear in Laurel District Court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. At press time, she remained at LCCC in lieu of a $50,000 bond. The driver of the Hyundai — identified as David N. Wynn, 39, of London — fled the scene, according to LCSO. Investigators say he is wanted on an outstanding warrant. Two female passengers in the SUV were taken to BRMC. Authorities are actively seeking information on Wynn's whereabouts at this time. Anyone with information on Wynn are asked to contact the Laurel Sheriff's Office at 606-864-6600, or personal message the sheriff's office on their facebook page at Laurel County Sheriff's Office, or email to Information received will be strictly confidential. Sheriff's accident reconstructionist Detective Brad Mink is leading the investigation. Assisting on the investigation for the Laurel County Sheriff's office were Detective Sergeant Taylor McDaniel, Detective Tommy Houston, Lieutenant Brett Reeves, Shift Sgt. Robert Reed, Deputy Jared Hale, and interdiction unit Justin Taylor. Other agencies assisting included London- Laurel County 911 Center, London–Laurel County Rescue Squad, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, and West Knox Fire and Rescue.
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10-06-2025
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25 women in Kentucky jail on immigration charges amid heated ICE protests nationwide
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Tensions are high across the nation as protestors continue to push back against the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. Over the weekend, dozens of people were booked into the Laurel County Correctional Center under immigration charges. According to the jail's website, 25 Hispanic women, arrested by the Department of Homeland Security, were placed in the correctional center Sunday morning. Dr. Judah Schept, an Eastern Kentucky University professor who specializes in justice studies, said that the number of people detained in a county jail on immigration charges is striking but not too surprising, given the way he said immigration detention works in America. He explained that federal agencies like the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) often have intergovernmental service agreements with local law enforcement. 'Which, basically, is like a memorandum of understanding between different agencies that empowers the local jail to essentially act as an immigration custody facility,' said Schept. Off-duty Kentucky police officer charged with DUI in Hardin County Kentucky school resource officers highlighted for service Bill could make federal minimum wage $15: Kentucky among states paying less than that Neighbors Immigration Clinic, an advocacy group for immigrants, noted that for years, Laurel County has served as a stop for ICE agents en route to other detention centers. Schept said this partnership can benefit local jails financially. 'That money is essentially revenue that goes to Laurel County that can go to managing the daily operations of its jail, but can also sort of pass through the jail and go into the county's operating budget to use as they see fit,' Schept added. As for the women who are currently in the Laurel County jail, we have searched for online records to find out why, but there is no documented explanation, nor is there evidence of an ICE raid. Schept said it is very possible that none of these women are from Laurel County or even Kentucky, and they may not be here much longer. 'So it could be that these 25 women were in Laurel County today. It could be that they're in Kenton County Jail, another jail system in Kentucky that works with ICE tomorrow. And then they're off to a different ice facility on Wednesday,' Schept added. Read more of the latest Kentucky news This comes on the heels of heated ICE protests in Los Angeles over the weekend, with another rally in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Schept said it's deeply troubling yet inspiring to see people standing up for what they believe, saying it should be a wake-up call for what's happening in our own state. 'There's other arrests and raids that are happening around the region. And so, I think we should both be looking at what's happening in Los Angeles and looking at what's happening in our own communities and in our backyards,' Schept concluded. FOX 56 contacted the Laurel County Correctional Center and the Department of Homeland Security for more information on the arrests, but has not received a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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25 women lodged in Laurel County jail accused of violating U.S. immigration laws
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — According to records from the Laurel County Correctional Center (LCCC), 25 Hispanic women were lodged in Laurel County on Sunday after being arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). All 25 women were reportedly lodged at the LCCC on June 8, according to the jail website. The first woman was processed just after 5:15 a.m., with all 25 processed just after 11 a.m. 1 killed, 1 hurt, man arrested after Marion County crash 25 women lodged in Laurel County jail accused of violating U.S. immigration laws Kentucky pair found injured after search for stolen tow truck leads to cliff base rescue Each woman was reportedly charged with violating immigration laws, and all 25 were held without the possibility of bond. FOX 56 News has reached out to the DHS asking for further details. More information about the arrests will be provided as it becomes available. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-06-2025
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Kentucky pair found injured after search for stolen tow truck leads to cliff base rescue
CUMBERLAND FALLS, Ky. (FOX 56) — What began as a search for a stolen tow truck on Friday night in Laurel County ended in an emergency rescue operation to extract two people who fell from a cliff. According to a news release, Kentucky State Police (KSP) got a tip around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6, that a wrecker had been stolen in Laurel County and was parked near Cumberland Falls. A state park ranger had reportedly found the tow truck backed into a parking space and walked up to it, where he found Rex Vaughn, 55, of Mount Vernon, with Thelma Travillian, 40, of Williamsburg, inside. Search underway on Elkhorn Creek for missing man, 4 rescued after group of tubers pulled underwater by current KSP wrote that while trying to identify the pair, Vaughn drove away in the tow truck, allegedly ramming and damaging the park ranger's emergency vehicle. State police said deputies with the McCreary County Sheriff's Office chased after Vaughn and Travillian in the wrecker. Vaughn allegedly tried to hit the cruiser of the deputy chasing him by putting the tow truck in reverse while driving aggressively. Ultimately, Vaughn and Travillian escaped. Later that day, authorities said the abandoned wrecker was found in the woods. Williamsburg police joined the investigation, bringing a thermal imaging drone to help troopers find the pair at the bottom of 'a high cliff,' per a news release. KSP wrote that, with the combined efforts of Woodbine Fire and Rescue and the Corbin Fire Department, a high-angle recovery was carried out to get both suspects to safety. Despite the rescue being a success, state police wrote that Vaughn and Travillian were both found with serious injuries. and taken to Corbin Hospital for treatment. Kentucky pair found injured after search for stolen tow truck leads to cliff base rescue Search underway on Elkhorn Creek for missing man, 4 rescued after group of tubers pulled underwater by current Live music event hits high note in Lexington neighborhoods Vaughn was charged with: Receiving stolen property of $10,000 or more First-degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle First-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer First-degree criminal mischief First-degree possession of methamphetamine, first offense Third-degree possession of an unspecified controlled substance Possession of marijuana Prescription-controlled substance not kept in a proper container Travillian was charged with: First-degree possession of methamphetamine Possession of marijuana Possession of drug paraphernalia The theft and drug investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-06-2025
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Laurel County teacher found not guilty in child abuse case
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Laurel County teacher was found not guilty in court on Wednesday after being charged with child abuse in February. On Feb. 7, 36-year-old Brittany Farmer was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant alleging that on Dec. 19, 2024, a woman met a Johnson Elementary School student who showed signs of being abused. Former Cincinnati Bengals player accused of assaulting police officer after alleged Covington bar 'disturbance' Laurel County teacher found not guilty in child abuse case Wolfe County man accused of child abuse Farmer was charged with third-degree criminal abuse and fourth-degree child abuse. Court records show that after an initial trial hearing in May, a jury found Farmer not guilty on both charges on Wednesday, June 4. FOX 56 has reached out to the school district for comment but has yet to hear back. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
