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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
ERIN MOORE
GREGORY CHASTEEN Falmouth woman arrested in connection with Tri-State pharmacy robberies Boone County Sheriff's Department investigators have drawn up warrants on a local man and woman believed to have robbed the Walton Pharmacy on Sunday, November 18, 2007. The two were arrested in Onalaska, Wisconsin on December 6 after they robbed a drug store there and led police on a high speed pursuit in a snow storm. Detective Rob Duncan executed two warrants for Robbery, 1st degree warrants for Gregory Chasteen, 26 of Cincinnati, Ohio and Erin Moore, 26 of Falmouth, Kentucky. Both are currently being held in La Crosse, Wisconsin in lieu of $50,000 bond each. The Boone County warrants will act as holders until they make bond or their cases are adjudicated. They will then face extradition to Kentucky. Robbery, 1st degree is a Class B felony, punnishable by 10-20 years in the state penitentiary. Chasteen reportedly admitted to Wisconsin authorities their involvement in three (3) pharmacy robberies in Northern Kentucky: Walton, Crescent Springs, and Highland Heights. He said the two of them were enroute to the Seattle, Washington area because of the media attention generated in the tri-state area. The car they were driving matched the description of the small-body Cadillac one of the witnesses saw them fleeing from the Walton Pharmacy robbery in. |
Three injured in two-vehicle accident on old 3L Highway Kentucky State Trooper Mark Grisik investigated a two-vehicle, injury accident around 3:45 p.m. on Friday, December 14. Michael Pugh, 45, Falmouth, operating a 2001 Dodge dually pick-up truck, was traveling northbound on Old 3L Highway when he crossed the centerline and went into the path of oncoming traffic. He struck the vehicle of Pam Bruin, 59, Falmouth, operating a 2004 Dodge Dakota, who was traveling southbound. According to police reports, Mr. Pugh had reached down to pick something up and didn't realize that he had drifted into the other lane. Mrs. Bruin had two grandchildren with her at the time of the accident, Ashley, 6, and Christopher, 9. All three were wearing their seatbelts but still sustained injuries. Pendleton and Harrison county EMT's were dispatched to administer first aid at the accident scene. Christopher suffered a laceration to his forehead and two tears in his small intestine. He was aircared to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati while Ashley was transported there by family. Mrs. Bruin was driven to St. Luke East by family to be checked for injuries. Mr. Pugh was uninjured in the wreck. As of press time, Christopher was still in the hospital and will be until at least Saturday. Article and photo by Jackie Vaughn. |
State Police arrest former teacher in rape case Detective Jeremy Murrell of Kentucky State Police Post 6 has arrested a Nicholas County woman on charges of six counts of Rape 3rd degree. Crystal D. Wells, 33, of 438 N. Broadway St., Carlisle, Ky, was arrested at 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, December 11 at the Scott County Jail. Wells turned herself in without incident in response to an indictment warrant from Robertson County. The indictment stems from a State Police investigation into allegations that Wells engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old Robertson County boy. Post 6 was notified on November 11 by family members of the 15-year-old victim. Family members of the boy found text messages on his phone which indicated the possibility of an inappropriate relationship and subsequently learned of both text and verbal communications which they felt were indicative of a sexual relationship. Subsequent investigation indicated that Wells had engaged in sexual intercourse with the boy on six occasions during a period from August 2007 through November 2007. It was also indicated that Wells had provided a cellular telephone to the youth in order to facilitate communication during the relationship. Wells was employed as a teacher at Deming School in Robertson County and the victim is a student there, however, investigation has revealed no instances of inappropriate physical contact on school grounds or property. All indications are that the liaisons were conducted in Wells' vehicle or in privately owned locations. Rape 3rd degree is defined by Kentucky Law as when a person is: Being twenty-one (21) years old or more, he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person less than sixteen (16) years old. Rape 3rd degree is a class D felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000. |
Steve Beshear sworn in as 61st Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was officially sworn in at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in the Executive Mansion as Kentucky's 61st Governor. Swearing in the Governor Elect above is Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham, on the left. Jane Beshear looks on as her husband takes the oath of office. The governor said he appreciates the opportunity to serve all Kentuckian's as the governor of the Commonwealth. Part of the swearing in, as required by the Constitution, is a statement from the governor that he has "never fought in a duel with a deadly weapon." Photo by Ed Reinke, Associated Press. |
Tips, tales and mountain trails By Gwenda Adkins, Graduates of the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute are referred to as Fellows. Every spring and fall Ron Hustedde, Director of the Institute, plans a reunion for the Fellows. Of course the reunions give us time to reconnect and learn from each other. But more than that the reunions are updates on what is happening in the world of small business. So the planning team at UK brings together the best speakers and most knowledgeable people in the nation to teach us more about entrepreneurship and small business. In November, we gathered at the Maysville convention center to hear about national work. One speaker was Michael Shuman, author of "The SmallMart Revolution: How Small Businesses Can Beat the Global Competition". Shuman argues that locally owned businesses are the main source of prosperity for a community. At a time when communities are experiencing economic hardship due to the outsourcing of jobs, his research offers a solution with refreshing relevancy. Corporate decisions to move operations abroad or to another state have cost US workers and communities some 75 million jobs since the early 1970s. Shuman's alternative to chasing after the big guys is to (re)build self reliant, locally owned, community committed business networks, which turn out to be much more reliable generators of good jobs, tax revenues, community wealth, sustainable economic development, charitable contributions and social stability. Shuman supports buying local and by that he means nurturing locally owned businesses that use local resources in a sustainable way, employ local workers at decent wages, and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more self-sufficient and less dependent on imports. We learned from Shuman that small businesses probably can't compete in a price war with the huge conglomerates; they must find a niche, something that the larger stores don't offer and they need to keep it local. Russ Conrad is an entrepreneur and a KECI Fellow from Pendleton County. He will tell you that he owns a Hardware store. Russ, Melony Furby, KECI fellow from Mason County, and I shared a table at the November KECI Reunion. Russ listened intently to Michael Shuman's advice about finding a niche and offering something to the local community that large stores don't have. All Russ told us that day was "I'm going to try something." Then one day this message came from Russ. For more of this story, see this week's Falmouth Outlook |
Kirsch Family Lights and Live Nativity Dec. 21, 22, 23 This is an open invitation to everyone to join the Kirsch Family as everyone celebrates the Birth of Christ. The light display has been lit from November 23 and will continue until January 1. The live nativity scene can be viewed from 6-9:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 22 and 23. The light display stretches approximately 1/2 a mile in the country connecting five houses in lights. There are well over 200,000 lights and 175 lighted figures. Some of the lighted displays include gingerbread men jumping rope, swinging and jumping on a trampoline, elves filling a stocking, ice skaters, skiers, snowmen playing soccer, Santa fishing, shooting basketball, driving a tractor, in a helicopter and occasionally they are in person for a pit stop at the out house. There will be shepherds in the field watching the sheep, camels, wise men, angels and much more. The display is located on Highway 10 in Northeast Pendleton County, which is the neighborhood of Peach Grove. |
"Fond Memories - Reflections at Christmas" Trinity Southern Baptist Church will host the first annual "Fond Memories - Reflections at Christmas." Christmas is a special time of the year to celebrate and create special memories. Sometimes it is also a sorrowful time for us, because someone special in our lives has passed from this life into the presence of the Lord. Individuals in the church as well as the community this past year have given up a loved one and this will be an opportunity to reflect and share about the life of this special person. Everyone is invited to come and share some of your special memories with us. The time will be 6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 23, at Trinity Southern Baptist Church, located at 309 East Shelby Street, Falmouth. |
Grand Jury indicts four men and one woman The Grand Jury charges: that on or about October 17, 2007, William D. McDonough, DOB: 9/19/88, committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking when he unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to European Connection, Inc. with the intent to deprive the owner thereof; that on or about October 19, 2007, he committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking when he unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to European Connection, Inc., with the intent to deprive the owner thereof. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 12/19. The Grand Jury charges: that on or about October 17, 2007, Michael A. Flynn, DOB: 3/6/87, committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking when he unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to European Connection, Inc. with the intent to deprive the owner thereof; that on or about October 19, 2007, he committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking when he unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to European Connection, Inc., with the intent to deprive the owner thereof. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 12/19. The Grand Jury charges: that on or about October 17, 2007, Randy L. Gallagher, DOB: 3/31/86, committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking when he unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to European Connection, Inc. with the intent to deprive the owner thereof; that on or about October 19, 2007, he committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking when he unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to European Connection, Inc., with the intent to deprive the owner thereof. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 12/19. The Grand Jury charges: that on or about July 25, 2007. Albert Lee Freeman, Jr., DOB: 8/3/79, committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possessed Cocaine, a Scheduled II narcotic drug; that or about July 25, he committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana when he knowingly and unlawfully possessed Marijuana. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 12/19. The Grand Jury charges: that on or about August 22, 2007, Joseph Griffith, DOB: 8/9/87, committed the offense of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree when, with knowledge that it was forged and with intent to defraud or deceive another, he possessed check number #1211, a check in the amount of $200 drawn on the Fifth Third Bank and from the account of Carolyn Sue Walthers, on or about September 6, 2007, he committed the offense of Fraudulent Use of a Credit (Debit) Card when, without the cardholder's permission, he took a debit card issued to Carolyn Sue Walthers nd used that debit card to obtain money over a six month period in an amount in excess of $100. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 12/19. The Grand Jury charges: that on or about November 17, 2007, Cynthia Clos, DOB: 4/23/58, committed the offense of Burglary in the Third Degree when, with the intent to commit a crime, she knowingly entered and remained unlawfully in a building owned by Dr. James Ernst; that on or about November 17, she committed the offense of Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition when she unlawfully took over $300 worth of property belonging to Dr. James Ernst with the intent to deprive the owner thereof. Bail is set at $5,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 12/19. |
Additional items this week: "In Memory" Christmas pictures Are you really ready for winter weather? Baby's First Christmas pictures Ladycats win in double overtime Christmas Angels pictures Military Salute pictures Christmas Pet pictures Letters to Santa Pendleton gets revised score - reach AYP goals and more!! |
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