Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens, left, and deputies examine the scene of a fatal accident Monday on the AA Highway near Vanceburg. A Carter County man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a pedestrian early Tuesday morning (April 30, 2019) after she was struck by a motor vehicle on KY 8 at St. Paul.
Sheriff Johnny Bivens, left, confers with Deputy John Byard and Coroner Tony Gaydos at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on KY 8 west of Vanceburg Wednesday morning.
The second full week of April is recognized each year as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, bringing well deserved attention and recognition to the public safety dispatchers who are an invaluable part of every emergency response team.
Both Lewis County Detention Center escapees and an alleged accomplice were caught Thursday night in central Ohio just hours after gaining their freedom. Sheriff Johnny Bivens said Brandon Long, 32, and Paul Napier, 30, were both taken into custody along Continue reading →
Sheriff Johnny Bivens is warning area residents are warned about a phone scam from callers who claim to be Social Security Administration agents claiming the person’s Social Security number has been stolen.
Officials were on the scene of a fatal two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning on the AA Highway near Tollesboro. The accident is under investigation by KSP Trooper Kris Cox and accident reconstructionists. The roadway was closed for six hours- Dennis Brown Continue reading →
A suspect in a widespread crime spree is believed to have been spotted in Lewis County shortly before he is thought to have stolen a pick-up at Tollesboro.
Sheriff Johnny Bivens said he believes Bernard Dean Legg of Continue reading →