A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned numerous indictments. Big Dawg News reminds you that indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.

COLUMBIA, Ky.  (June 10, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Russell Springs Road in Adair County that occurred on June 9, 2025, at 9:04 P.M. CST.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Lucas Gregorio, 39, of Columbia, was traveling west on Russell Springs Road in a 2015 Nissan Rogue. Mr. Gregorio crossed the centerline of the roadway and collided with a 2022 Dodge Ram, operated by Bobby Sexton, 49, of Columbia, traveling east on Russell Springs Road.  

Lucas Gregorio was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Bobby Sexton and a juvenile passenger in his vehicle were transported to the TJ Health Columbia Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire/EMS, Adair County Coroner’s Office and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.
 

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LEBANON, KY (June 8, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of US 68 and Lebanon Bypass in Marion County that occurred on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:53amET.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Justin Baron, 26, of Loretto, was traveling west on US 68 in a 2002 Dodge Ram and approached the intersection with the Lebanon Bypass. Mr. Baron attempted a right turn at the intersection at a high rate of speed, lost control of his vehicle, traveled across the intersection, and collided with a 2010 GMC Sierra that was stopped at the traffic light heading south on Lebanon Bypass. The GMC Sierra was operated by William Norris, 55, of Loretto.

William Norris was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner. A passenger in Mr. Norris’ vehicle, Shirley Norris, 82, of Lebanon, was transported to the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Justin Baron was transported to the Spring View Hospital, where he was treated and released for minor injuries. Upon release from the hospital, Mr. Baron was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to an incident prior to the collision. Additional charges relating to the collision are forthcoming from KSP.  

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police Department, Marion County Fire/EMS, Marion County Coroner’s Office and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.
 

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A Campbellsville man is charged with burglary after ramming his truck through the front doors of Big Al's Gun Shop on New Columbia Highway in Campbellsville, Taylor County Sheriff Dickie Benningfield told 99.9 Big Dawg News that Nathan Sallee age 34 of Campbellsville drove his 2016 Jeep into the gun shop  Sunday morning at 8am, once inside the gun shop Sallee allegedly took guns and ammo and then fled the scene he was later apprehended by Taylor County Chief Deputy Josh Patrick.

Sallee is facing charges of burglary, DUI, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

The following is a Press Release from the Russell County Coroner's Office...

The Russell County Coroner’s Office was called to a residence on Cherokee Trail in the Jabez area of Russell County at 8:45 PM Saturday night. Upon arriving at the scene, authorities found 78 year old Thomas Sawyer and his wife, 80 year old Dorothy Sawyer dead from apparent gunshot wounds. According to witnesses, a neighbor stopped by to check on them and discovered the scene. Preliminary findings indicate a possible homicide/suicide situation. Mr. & Mrs. Sawyer were taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for autopsies. The death is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police along with the Russell County Coroner’s Office.