Damage to the 2004 Chevrolet Pick-up truck was severe. The truck hit a guard rail, flipped over and rolled down a steep embankment. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

DeMossville man killed in one vehicle accident

A 27-year old DeMossville man died from injuries he received on May 2, and three others were thrown from a pickup truck on U.S. 27, near Butler. Allen L. "Powzy" Gabbard Jr., age 23, of DeMossville died at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington where he was airlifted. Police believe he was ejected from the vehicle along with at least two others.

Pendleton Chief Deputy Paul Vater said they found evidence of alcohol at the accident scene and that no one was wearing seat belts.

The accident happened around 1:20 a.m. just north of the Owen County Electric office.

Andrew Thomas, 27, of Falmouth was operating a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck headed south. According to Vater, Thomas got off the roadway on the right side, got back on and crossed the highway hitting a guardrail, causing the truck to flip over and roll down a steep embankment ejecting at least two persons. Thomas was taken to St. Luke Hospital East. where he was treated and released.

Brett Wren, 24, of Southgate, a passenger was airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Hospital. She was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated.

Wesley Brown, 30, of Butler, a passenger, was airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Deputy Jared Brewer also responded to the accident scene. Falmouth Police Sgt. Aaron Arnsperger was on his way home from work and stopped to help assist.

Deadly blaze kills Falmouth man

A 31-year old Falmouth man died in a fire at his home at 2:47 a.m. on May 6 at 60 Chad Lane in Southside Subdivision south of Falmouth.

William S. Northcutt, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passerby called 911 to report that the house was on fire. Kentucky State Police Trooper Scott Lengle was close by and he responded to the scene. The Falmouth Fire Department was dispatched. The house was almost fully engulfed when Lengle arrived.

Tpr. Lengle said that due to the late hour he kicked the front door open to check to see if anyone was inside the home. "When I shined my flashlight around I saw the body of the man," Lengle said. "Falmouth Policeman Brian Locknane went into the house with me and helped me pull the man outside. Once we got him outside Pendleton Sheriff's Deputies Eddie Quinn and Jared Brewer helped us carry the man across the street. Pendleton County Ambulance EMTs and Transcare tried to revive Northcutt but was unable to bring him back."

"Northcutt's body was not to far from the front door," Lengle said.

Firemen fought the blaze and got it under control. The home was a brick home and is a total loss. There were other homes close on both sides of the burned home.

The incident is under investigation by State Police Detective Chris Jaskowiak and Arson Investigator Curtis Combs of Post 6, Dry Ridge, with the assistance of the State Fire Marshall's Office.

Collision at junction of Lightfoot and US 27 injures two

Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples investigated a two-vehicle, injury accident at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, May 3. James Petreshock, 34, Owenton, operating a 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up truck, was making a left turn off Lightfoot Fork Road (KY 1657) onto US 27 when he struck the driver's quarter panel of Amber Conrad, 35, Falmouth, operating a 2004 Ford Explorer, who was traveling north. Both vehicles lost control and ran off the northbound lane of US 27. Conrad's vehicle came to rest with the front of vehicle going up a hill on top of small trees, while Petreshock's truck was facing the opposite direction on the side of the roadway. Damage was very severe to both vehicles. The Falmouth Fire Department was dispatched to extract Conrad from her vehicle. An officer from the Highland Heights Police Department, where Conrad is employed, was called to the accident scene. Officer Conrad had her two K-9 units which were caged in the back of her vehicle. Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff Todd Dennie, who is also a canine handler was able to get the two canines out of the cage and turned them over to the Highland Heights officer. Pendleton County Ambulance Service, TransCare, Northern Pendleton Ambulance Service, Falmouth Police Department, Pendleton County Sheriff's Department, and Tim Norton Towing Service assisted at the scene. The roadway reopened at 11:24 a.m. Conrad was taken to University Hospital and Petreshock was transported to St. Luke East to be treated for injuries. Their conditions were unknown as of press time. Article and photo by Jackie Vaughn.

The Grim Reaper chooses Drew Schlueter at the Ghost Out Program at Pendleton High School on May 4, 2007. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Death Visits Pendleton County High School

Reaper hand-picks fifteen student victims

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The Willie Nillies and the Heebie Geebies were scurrying about, like baby spiders, as the Grim Reaper put in a full day's work at PCHS on Friday, May 4, 2007.

Fortunately, Death served merely as a puppet in the Kentucky Department of Transportation's alcohol and drug awareness program called GHOST OUT. This safety education production was overseen by Coordinator Brandon Muravchick.

There are six billion people living on the face of the Earth, in total, more individuals than have ever existed throughout the course of human history. In less than 120 years we will all be dead. So, we have a lot of dying to do. The trick is not to die before our time. Traffic crashes are the number one killer of teens, and over one-third of teen traffic deaths are alcohol related. Every 30 minutes a person dies because someone chose to drive while intoxicated.

Monday through Thursday (April 30 to May 3), Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and the PCHS Student Council distributed literature that included information on the hazards and consequences of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and the importance of wearing safety belts. Many facts concerning alcohol and drug related car crashes were read each day during school announcements. On Thursday each student received a GHOST OUT Trivia Quiz. Prizes were awarded in Friday's assembly to students, who answered all the trivia questions correctly. Student Council Advisors: Julia Hart and Ashley Stinson, plus, South Family Resource Center Program Director, Kelly Staten, supervised pupil participation in the GHOST OUT production and asked for door prize donations from county merchants.

For more of this story, see this week's Falmouth Outlook

Police raid Morgan residence for drugs

Kentucky State Police and Pendleton Sheriff's Deputies found marijuana inside a Morgan home on April 30, 2007 and cited the lady and grandson to court.

"Through an investigation it was learned that marijuana was inside the residence at 3638 Morgan Four Oaks Road," Trooper Scott Lengle said.

Lengle said that Geneva Hamilton, 66, was charged with trafficking marijuana, less than 8 ozs, and possession of drug paraphernalia, first degree. Justin Gentry, 22, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deputies helping in the raid were Chip Jones and Jared Brewer.

Lengle said, "Evidence obtained at the scene indicated the sale of marijuana such as, scales, plastic bags and large amount of money."

Pendleton Grand Jury returns three indictments

The Grand Jury charges that between January 1, 2007 and April 20, 2007, James F. Landrum, DOB: 3/13/49, committed the offense of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree when he subjected another person to sexual contact, that person being incapable of providing consent because she was less than twelve (12) years old; charges that he committed the offense of Sodomy in the First Degree when he engaged in deviate sexual intercourse with another person who was incapable of consent because she was less than twelve (12) years old, three (3) counts; charges that he committed the offense of Rape in the First Degree when he engaged in sexual intercourse with another person who was incapable of consent because she was less than twelve (12) years old. Bail is set at $50,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/16.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about March 2007, Orlando Richardson, DOB: 10/6/74, committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possessed cocaine, a Schedule II narcotic drug; charges that he committed the offense of Fleeing or Evading Police in the First Degree when with intent to elude or flee, and while operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance or combination of substances, he knowingly or wantonly disobeyed a direction to stop his motor vehicle, given by a person recognized to be a police officer, and by fleeing or eluding the Defendant created a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death to other motorist; charges that he committed the offense of Resisting Arrest when he intentionally prevented or attempted to prevent peace officers, recognized to be acting under color of their official authority, from effecting an arrest of the Defendant by using physical force against the peace officers; charges that he committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance or combination of substances which impairs one's driving ability; charges that he is a Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree in that prior to March 27, he had attained twenty-one (21) years of age, had been convicted of two prior felonies, had completed service of the sentence imposed for the most recent felony conviction within five (5) years of the felony for which he now stands charged, and has not received a pardon for either felony conviction. Bail is set at $5,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/16.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about March 31, April 2, April 6, 2007, Charles W. Smith, DOB: 10/18/72, being twenty-one (21) years of age or older, committed the offense of Rape in the Third Degree be engaging in sexual intercourse with a person less than sixteen (16) years of age, three (3) counts. Bail is set at $30,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/16.

Falmouth City Council discusses sewer plant bids

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The Falmouth City Council met in special session on April 25, 2007. Mayor DeFalco and the council members discussed the three regional sewer plant construction bids: Sunesis Construction at $4,772,065, Building Craft at $4,781,598 and Judy Construction at $5,010,691. Council decided to study the bids and to compare their deductive alternates. Completion of the sewer plant is expected by the late fall of 2008. Council entered a closed session to discuss litigation. When the lawmakers returned to open forum no action was taken. The Falmouth City Council has scheduled its next meeting for 7:30 p.m. May 9 in Kennett Tavern's Council Chambers.

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Home Improvement Guide

Mother's Day Greetings

Cats courageous at Cougar Invitational Meet

Carson named United States National Award Winner

Conrad Hardware & Furniture presents Fenton Artist Event

Bethel Church Restoration Project gets website

Mother's Day Shopping Guide

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