MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon man was arrested and a firearm seized after a Friday afternoon standoff in the city that led to the evacuation of the Knox Learning Center. Justin L. Ross, 34, of 806 West Vine Street, was taken into custody and is being held without bond after being charged with two […]
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HSI detains, removes several Panchos Tacos employees in Mount Vernon
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the first version of this developing story, it was reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted this operation. Further reporting discovered the operation was actually conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The original story, references, and headline have been corrected to reflect that updated information. MOUNT VERNON — A federal Homeland Security Investigations […]
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Mount Vernon man charged with 2 felonies after child-porn search
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon man was arrested and charged with two felonies after a search warrant was executed on a Martinsburg Road residence, according to a Friday afternoon press release from the Mount Vernon Police Department. Aaron Eldridge, 66, was taken to the Knox County Jail without incident, authorities stated. According to police, […]
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Mount Vernon man charged with aggravated murder in double homicide
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon resident is in custody after being charged with two counts of aggravated murder in connection with two dead bodies found Wednesday night at 105 South Gay St. Cameron Ray Moore, 23, was arrested Thursday without incident, according to a Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) press release. He is being […]
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National Prescription Take Back Event set for April 27
MANSFIELD — On Saturday April 27 the METRICH Enforcement Unit will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement to present another Prescription Take Back event for the community. This event is sponsored by the Mansfield Division of Police, Richland County Sheriff’s Office Office, Shelby Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Plymouth […]
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Open Source: FBI arrests man in Mount Vernon in connection with theft case
MOUNT VERNON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a man at the Mount Vernon Lowe’s on Saturday afternoon in a fraud investigation. Lin Kai was initially booked into the Knox County Jail on Saturday on a theft without consent charge. Kai was transferred out of the jail Monday morning and is believed to be […]
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Fredericktown students released early after threatening social media post
FREDERICKTOWN — On Tuesday afternoon Fredericktown school administrators were made aware of a concerning social media post. That post triggered an early release of students and an immediate investigation with the Fredericktown Police Department. Officials determined there was not a credible threat. “After law enforcement secured our building, and out of an abundance of caution, […]
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Copline: a hotline for law enforcement to call on their worst days
MOUNT VERNON — Jerry Scott has been a police chaplain for more than five years. In those five years, he’s been on the scene for 100-plus death calls. Whether it’s a homicide, suicide, or overdose, he’s there to pray with the families affected by the tragic circumstances no one saw coming. He’s also present for […]