Preston Neill Walters
The trial date for a Lewis County man charged in the death of Justin Johnson more than four years ago has once again been pushed back.
Preston Neill Walters, 56, of Garrison, was scheduled for a jury Continue reading
21 apps every parent should know about
Sheriff Johnny Bivens
With recent reports of arrests made for online predator and human trafficking, Sheriff Johnny Bivens is reminding parents about potentially dangerous apps their kids could have access to.
Bivens said predators frequently utilize the internet and mobile Continue reading
Vanceburg man charged with trafficking heroin
Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens, right, and Vanceburg Police Chief Joe Billman take a Vanceburg man into custody after executing a search warrant at a Vanceburg residence Friday afternoon.
A Vanceburg man has been charged with trafficking and jailed after Continue reading
Sheriff warns of fake email scam
Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens is warning the public about a scam involving fake emails made to look like they are from the US Postal Service, including the Postmaster General.
Bivens said USPS officials have said they will not reach Continue reading
Courthouse offices closed next week
The Lewis County Courthouse will be closed next week.
Offices in the Lewis County Courthouse will be closed to the public next week.
The closure will be Monday through Wednesday (11/23/2020-11/25/2020). The facility will be closed Thursday through Saturday for Continue reading
Tollesboro woman charged with felony drug trafficking
“I am confident the Tollesboro community will see a decrease in suspicious vehicles and high volumes of traffic as well as individuals walking near the Teague residence.” – Sheriff Bivens
Sheriff vehicles surround a Tollesboro residence as deputies execute Continue reading
AA Highway collision claims life of Grayson man
Frank Leland Wilcox
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision Saturday on the AA Highway east of Vanceburg.
Sheriff Johnny Bivens said the incident happened about 3:30 p.m. Saturday near Town Branch Road (KY 1149), about two Continue reading
Buckle up or face a ticket
Local agencies will be cracking down on seat belt use laws in the coming weeks as the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign goes full force.
Sheriff Johnny Bivens says the campaign is underway and will continue through September with Continue reading
Mother, unborn child die following collision
Sheriff’s Sgt. Matt Ross examines the scene of a collision Wednesday on the Grayson Spur of the AA Highway. A mother and her unborn child died following the collision.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision Continue reading