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Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKYT
A body was discovered in a ditch along Sallys Branch Road in Laurel County, Kentucky. The body, believed to be that of a man in his late 30s, has been sent to the state medical examiner's office for identification and further investigation. The cause of death is currently unknown, as there was no evidence of trauma on the body.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKYT
The body of a missing man, identified as 51-year-old Jason McVey, was found in Laurel Lake in Laurel County, Kentucky. McVey had been missing since last Friday after he was seen swimming in the lake and went under. His body was recovered in approximately 130 feet of water, and no foul play is suspected.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKYT
Two dozen people were arrested in Laurel County, Kentucky, during a drug roundup operation conducted by the Laurel County “Drug Interdiction” Task Force. The arrests were made following ongoing investigations and resulted in charges ranging from drug trafficking to possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The charges included trafficking methamphetamine, heroin, and opiates, drug indictment warrants, probation violation, persistent felony offender, a federal indictment warrant, and complaint warrants.