L. Lee Tobbe is first to file for County Attorney position

L. Lee Tobbe became the first candidate to file for Wayne County Attorney. Tobbe, a Democrat, is a former Assistant Wayne County Attorney, serving under former County Attorneys Jay Jones and Vernon Miniard, Jr.

The County Attorney’s position will be up for election this year, to fill the unexpired term of Miniard, who is now Circuit Judge. Tom Simmons was appointed by Judge-Executive Bruce Ramsey to serve as Wayne County Attorney until the special election.

According to County Court Clerk Carol Jones, candidates who wish to run for County Attorney must file their paperwork by Tuesday, January 27 at 4 p.m.

Appleby, Combs are arrested on burglary charges

Two people have been arrested following the investigation of a burglary at a residence on Burton Drive.

According to the Monticello Police Department, Dudley Lee Appleby, 34, was charged with second degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking over $300, theft by deception under $300, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance second degree and first degree criminal mischief.

Charity H. Combs, 22, Monticello, was also arrested. She was charged with second degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking over $300, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance second degree and first degree criminal mischief.

Both were lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center with bond set at $25,000 cash.

The burglary was reported on Monday, January 12.

Vitatoe charged with assault, drug possession

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic complaint on Tuesday, January 13 that resulted in a state forestry officer being arrested for assault and drugs.

Marijuana was found inside the home in Green Hill Estates and a search of the grounds led to the discovery of more marijuana and methamphetamine inside a state vehicle outside the residence.

Stephen Vitatoe, 48, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and fourth degree assault. He was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

Police Dept. receives grant for new bullet proof vests

The Monticello Police Department has received a grant from the Kentucky Justice Cabinet, which provided new bullet proof vests for officers. According to Police Chief Melvin Rose, the grant money allowed the department to replace older vests, at no cost to the city.

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