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Deputies nab a ‘Most Wanted’
GLASGOW — Another of the Barren County Sheriff’s Department’s most wanted is in custody.
Charles D. Hunter, 45, was arrested Wednesday at 111 Scott St., according to the sheriff’s department. He had three outstanding warrants in Barren County for contempt of court and failure to pay child support, as well a warrant in Warren County for contempt of court and possession of marijuana.
Authorities said Hunter attempted to flee the scene, but surrendered when he saw a deputy carrying a Taser.
Deputy Steve Runyon investigated and was assisted by Sheriff Chris Eaton, deputies Bobby McCown and Shannon White and Constable Buddy Houchens.
Pretrail conference date set in murder case
A Glasgow man charged with murder is scheduled to appear in Warren County Circuit Court on Sept. 8 for a pretrial conference.
Troy Lee Rupe, 46, faces counts of murder, first-degree robbery and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the death of Thomas L. Ward, 38, also of Glasgow.
Ward was found dead in a motel room at the Ramada Inn on Scottsville Road in Bowling Green on April 14.
Two-car accident snarls morning traffic
A two-vehicle accident this morning on L. Rogers Wells Boulevard delayed morning commuters for roughly 30 minutes.
The accident occurred when a car driven by Troy A. Robertson, 27, of Cave City, struck the side of a vehicle driven by William A. Shepperd, 38, of Cynthiana, as Shepperd was attempting to turn into NCS Healthcare, according to the Glasgow Police Department.
Robertson’s vehicle flipped and landed on its top. Both drivers refused treatment at the scene, the GPD said.
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Spring cleaning begins
Local civic, religious and nonprofit organizations can spring into action next week and clean up, possibly winning a monetary award from the state in the process.
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Man arrested for police chase
A Glasgow man was arrested on felony charges of fleeing and evading after a police chase early Friday morning.
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New jail bond rates lower than expected
Bonds for the new Barren County Corrections Center were sold Thursday at a lower rate than expected, according to Judge-Executive Davie Greer.
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GFD responds to industry blaze
The Glasgow Fire Department was called to a fire at Ply-Tech Corporation shortly after noon Wednesday.
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Man killed in collision
A Summer Shade man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash on Veterans Outer Loop near Tractor Supply Co.
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Walden case moved to Wayne County
The trial of a Tompkinsville man accused in the murder of two people was moved Wednesday to Wayne County on a request by his lawyers.
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Who needs a fishing license — and why they are required
The Corps started holding water at Barren Monday and as of Wednesday morning the level stood at 531 and rising slowly.
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Food drive to help United Way
The United Way of Southern Kentucky is asking for donations at local grocery stores this Friday and Saturday.
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Alleged child sex abusers arraigned in Hart County
A Hart County babysitter, several of her family members and two other men were arraigned Tuesday in Hart Circuit Court on additional charges in connection with a sex abuse case.
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Money requested for more ballfields
A push was made at Tuesday’s Barren County Fiscal Court regular meeting to come up with the funding to build two other fields at Jackie Browning Park for the good of the county.
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