Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, June 30, 2026...
Big Dawg local news with Larry Smith - Tuesday, June 30, 2026...
Two Campbellsville men were arrested Sunday afternoon by Columbia Police after allegedly breaking into storage units.
Police say 38-year-old Donald Ray Routt and 42-year-old Kasey Joe Cox were taken into custody around 3:45 p.m. after the owner of the storage units contacted police, reporting she was watching two males on security cameras attempting to break into the units.
When officers arrived at the Burkesville Road storage units, police say both men were looking into a storage unit where the lock had been cut off.
Routt and Cox were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail on burglary and criminal mischief charges.
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The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to a complaint of possible child abuse and neglect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at approximately 11:46amCT at a residence in Columbia.
Upon arrival, Columbia Police Officers made contact with the grandparents, a parent, children, and other family members at the residence. During the investigation, officers discovered that four juvenile children had allegedly been locked inside a bedroom for extended periods of time.
As a result of the investigation, Columbia Police Officers arrested:
Layton Ziegler, 38, of Columbia – Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under
Kelcie C. Wendry, 29, of Columbia – Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under
Jennifer Akins, 52, of Columbia – Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under
Ziegler, Wendry, and Akins were transported to the Adair County Regional Jail.
The investigation and arrests were conducted by Officer Trent Williams and Sergeant Trevor Foster. Assisting with the investigation was Assistant Chief Drew Conn, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, and Adair County Child Protective Services.
The Columbia Police Department encourages the public, “If you see something, say something.” Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department Crime Tip-Line, Cally’s Line, at (270) 378-2259. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against eighteen individuals. Indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.
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Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 61, near Blue Ridge Circle, in Adair County, just after 4:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was traveling south on KY 61 in a 2018 Cadillac XT5. Mr. Werth crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 61 into the path of a 2008 Jeep Liberty traveling north on KY 61, operated by a 16-year-old juvenile. The juvenile attempted to avoid the collision by steering maneuvers but was unable to do so.
Wayne Werth and the 16-year-old juvenile were both pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire/EMS, and Adair County Coroner’s Office. Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.
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A Taylor County Grand Jury has returned indictments against eighteen individuals. We remind you that indictments are legal accusations and do not determine guilt or innocence.
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UPDATE: Big Dawg News has learned the juvenile is 17-year-old Natalie Wilson of Russell Springs. She is the daughter of Jearmy "Hog" & Heather Wilson.
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Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision, just before 10:30 A.M. CDT yesterday morning, on KY 206 in Adair County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 17-year-old juvenile was traveling west on KY 206 in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The juvenile crossed the centerline and entered the eastbound lane of KY 206 into the path of a 2007 Terex C13 concrete truck traveling east on KY 206, operated by Curtis Bell, 22, of Columbia. The vehicles collided in a head-on manner.
The juvenile was transported to TJ Sampson Columbia Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Adair County Coroner. Curtis Bell was not injured during the collision.
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 Dean Lunz is investigating the collision.
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RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (June 2, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers were requested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision, just after 2:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon, on the Cumberland Parkway in Russell County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Christopher Austin, 28, of Russell Springs, was traveling west on the Cumberland Parkway in a 2016 Kia Optima. Mr. Austin left the roadway on the left shoulder and steered his vehicle back onto the roadway. Upon traveling back on the roadway, Mr. Austin entered the path and collided with a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Maylon Brown, 60, of Russell Springs, also traveling west on the Cumberland Parkway.
Maylon Brown was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Russell County Coroner. Christopher Austin refused medical treatment at the scene.
Christopher Austin was arrested and charged with DUI 2nd offense, Vehicular Homicide When Under the Influence of Drugs, Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Reckless Driving. Mr. Austin was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Russell County Sheriff's Office, Russell County Fire and EMS, Russell County Coroner’s Office and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Senior Trooper Brandon Roark is investigating the collision.
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