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Deputies and deetectives are investigating a death of a man Monday morning on Little Stoner Road. Authorities were called to the scene shortly before noon Monday after the victim was found. Clark County Sheriff Berl Perdue Jr. said there was a single man found dead with "suspicious circumstancees that we're looking at. " Deputies and detectives were still processing the scene early Monday afternoon, he said. Perdue would not confirm reports that the man had been shot, or identify the victim.

Two Stanford men have been charged with assaulting a sheriff's deputy after they allegedly began fighting with the officer on the back porch of a Skyline Drive residence early Monday morning. Joseph E. Pumphrey, 36, and James S. Pumphrey, 67, were both arrested on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and disarming a peace officer, according to Lincoln County Regional Jail records. Lincoln County Sheriff Curt Folger said Deputy Sim Thacker responded to 1215 Skyline Drive in Stanford around 4:20 a.m. after a caller reported a man was arguing with his nephew and was "getting ready to become violent.

Dear Editor, In regards to all the negative things being said about our sheriff, LeeRoy Hardin, I have known LeeRoy all my life and think he has done a wonderful job as a deputy under Karl Luttrell and now as sheriff. I think he handles all matters in a very professional way. He has my support and that of my family and friends in the upcoming election. We want to keep the protection we now have. The one at fault needs to just take the blame and move on. Keep up the good work LeeRoy.

Dear Editor, As I read the article in last week's newspaper about the drug raids and arrests in Lincoln County, the first thought that came to my mind was that any day is a good day when you get drugs and drug dealers off the streets. My next thought was "maybe the sheriff should have to run for office every year and have opposition. " That might keep him on his toes! Kim Shipp Crab Orchard

HARRODSBURG - A second person has announced his intention to run for Mercer County sheriff. Tommy Woosley, 50, of 428 Raven St., says he will file for the office as a Republican. Jack Coleman says he will run as a Democrat. The earliest anyone can file for office is Nov. 9 and the last is at 4 p.m. Jan. 31. Woosley has about 10 years of law-enforcement experience, having worked for both the Harrodsburg and Burgin police departments. He currently works for Mago Construction.

Dear Editor, I want to pose a couple of questions to the citizens of Lincoln County. Do you feel safer now than you did eight years ago? If the answer is no, then on Tuesday, Nov. 7, vote for Curt Folger for Lincoln County sheriff. Is crime and illegal activity a problem in your community or neighborhood? If the answer is yes, then on Nov. 7, vote for Curt Folger for Lincoln County sheriff. If you want to know that your sheriff's department will respond in a timely manner if you need them, then vote for Curt Folger for Lincoln County sheriff.

Dear Editor, I want to thank all the folks who have said they would support me if I decide to run for sheriff of Boyle County. However, I have decided to support Marty Elliott For sheriff. He has the background, the dedication and will be an outstanding sheriff for the people in Boyle County. I hope all the people in Boyle County, the veterans, friends and relatives will take the time to get the facts and vote for an excellent candidate, Marty Elliott. The election will not be until May 18, but that's only a few months away, so please take the time to go to the polls and vote.

Dear Editor, Now is the time for new beginnings, new ideas and new approaches to crime fighting within the Mercer County sheriff's office. It's time for Gary Griffieth as sheriff. For years, Mercer County has had the same mindset in the sheriff's office. Do you want more than just a new name on the door? Or, do you want new leadership? Griffieth is a man of strong family values, good moral character, with a history of hard work. He and his family are life-long residents of this community.

Boyle County Sheriff LeeRoy Hardin has demoted his chief deputy, James Wilcher, for undisclosed reasons. "Yes, it's true, but I don't want to comment about it," Hardin said this morning. "It's just between me and Wilcher. " Wilcher was on duty this morning but could not be reached for comment. It wasn't immediately clear how the demotion will affect his pay or responsibilities. Hardin said he does not expect to name a new chief deputy for the remainder of his term, which ends next year.

HARRODSBURG - A third person, and the second Democrat, has announced his intention to run for the job of Mercer County sheriff. Paul Parks, 42, says he will file for the Democratic Party's nomination for the job when candidates can file, on Nov. 9. Parks is one of six full-time deputies in the sheriff's office, in addition to being the owner of Mercer County Emergency Medical Service. Parks is the only candidate who is currently involved in law enforcement. The others, Democrat Jack Coleman and Republican Tommy Woosley, have said they would like to have a deputy serve in each of the magisterial districts in Mercer County.

Boyle County Fiscal Court will prepare a resolution to discontinue the White's Road right-of-way in Perryville. Duane Campbell, Boyle County engineer, said after reviewing the right-of-way May 2, it was decided the cessation would not be an issue. “We have determined that discontinuing the use of this right-of-way by the Boyle County Fiscal Court will not present an inconvenience to adjoining property owners,” Campbell said. Campbell added “no public need is being served” by the right-of-way and “no necessary access is being provided for a private person.” The road and right-of-way has not been maintained or policed by the county in the past three years, he added.

The state's medical examiner's office has concluded that 49-year-old Dale “Monty” Burgess died of multiple gun shot wounds, and now Jessamine County Sheriff's Office (JSO) is conducting its second murder case in a four-month period. The sheriff's office received the call around 12:10 p.m. Friday and responded to 1034 Elm Fork Road, where they found the body of Burgess in a bathroom, according to deputy Larry Oliver. Burgess had lived in the residence for 10 years, Oliver said.

I would like to thank The Advocate Messenger, The Interior Journal and The Harrodsburg Herald for covering the Sheriff's Forum sponsored by the Boyle County 9-12 Group. Our group is dedicated to the education of the community to ensure an informed electorate. The meeting at Mallard's Restaurant was a great example of our mission. We had the 3 county sheriffs answer questions and talk about their position on not only gun rights, but the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of these counties.

• Richard D. Wilson, 36, 1072 Ramblewood Way, Lexington, was arrested March 21 at U.S. 68 at Barkley Woods, and charged with DUI. • Sean Gregory Hager, 25, 507 Homestead Drive, was arrested March 17 at U.S. 68 and charged with DUI. • Joshua Craig Williams, 27, 3821 Colonial Drive, Columbia, S.C., was arrested March 3 at U.S. 68 and Brannon Road, and charged with DUI. • William S. Baker, 43, 104 Franklin Court, was arrested Feb....

DANVILLE - Lincoln County's sheriff has joined a growing number of sheriffs who are publicly assuring voters they would fight against any federal gun confiscation program. There are no plans for such a program at the federal level, but second-amendment supporters around the country are concerned about broader implications of a renewed push for gun-control legislation following the massacre of 20 children with an assault rifle at Sandy Hook Elementary School last year. "As far as gun control … there's no one going to come and take our guns.

Sheriffs from Boyle, Lincoln and Mercer counties told a Boyle 9-12 gathering Monday night it is unlikely the federal government will try to ban guns. The group, which meets monthly to discuss constitutional issues, held a sheriff's forum at Mallard's restaurant to seek answers to one main question: If laws are passed to confiscate firearms, what will the sheriff do? While discussion of the Second Amendment and free speech rights ensued, the sheriffs all said it is their No. 1 duty to uphold the rights of the people in their counties.

HUSTONVILLE - A Casey County farmer is offering a $1,500 reward in hope it will help him regain possession of two Honda all-terrain vehicles he believes were stolen early Monday. Between 4 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday, an unknown person cut the electric fence at Eugene Ellis' Maxey Valley Road property, said Casey Sheriff Jerry Coffman. Ellis, a farmer in the Hustonville part of Casey County, reported that two ATVs worth $9,000 combined were stolen. One of the missing vehicles is a 2003 red Honda Rubicon 500 model; the other missing ATV is a 2005 yellow Honda Rancher 400 model.

The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office has received clean audits of its 2011 tax and fee accounts. The audits, performed by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts, found no instances of noncompliance, but noted two deficiencies in the fee account that are considered significant but not “material weaknesses.” The deficiencies do not signify wrongdoing, said Stephenie Steitzer, communications director for the state auditor. “It's not something that really raises eyebrows,” she said.

STANFORD - Seven Lincoln County residents have been arrested on charges they were baking methamphetamine in a Logan Avenue house. Six people were arrested Saturday night, after Lincoln sheriff's deputies surrounded the home in downtown Stanford. Deputies were initially attempting to arrest Crab Orchard resident Edward T. Jolly, 31, who was wanted for a parole violation in Arkansas, Sheriff Curt Folger said. When Deputy Ryan Kirkpatrick approached the front door, Stanford resident Daren Walls, 31, fled out the back of the building, Folger said.